EURES (European Employment Services) is a European cooperation network between the European Commission, the European Labour Authority (ELA), the national public and other admitted employment services in all the EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. EURES facilitates the free movement of workers by providing information and employment support services to workers and employers, and by enhancing cooperation and information exchange between its member organisations.[1] The European Labour Authority (ELA) coordinates the EURES network since 2021.[1][2]
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| Network overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1994 |
| Jurisdiction | European Union |
| Website | https://eures.europa.eu/index_en |
Function
editEURES provides a variety of services to jobseekers and employers.[1] These services include:
- Matching job vacancies and CVs on the EURES portal;
- Information, guidance and other support services for workers and employers;
- Updated information about living and working conditions in EURES countries;
- Specific support services for frontier workers and employers in cross-border regions;
- Support seasonal workers and employers, dealing with temporary job placements in another country;
- Support to specific groups using Targeted Mobility Schemes;
- The organisation of job days all over Europe, through the European (Online) Job Days platform;
- Language training and support with integration in the destination country;
- Information on and access to assistance after getting a job.
EURES report on labour shortages and surpluses in Europe
editEURES publishes an annual report on labour shortages and surpluses. The EURES report on labour shortages and surpluses in Europe provides a comprehensive analysis of the current labour market imbalances across Europe. It identifies significant labour shortages and surpluses across various occupations, highlighting sectors that are particularly affected by shortages. The report also explores the geographical distribution of these imbalances, the severity of shortages, and the profile of workers in these occupations. Additionally, it examines the causes of labour market imbalances, such as demographic changes and technological advancements, and offers recommendations to address these issues, including improving job quality, increasing investment in vocational training, and implementing policies to facilitate labour mobility.[3]
The 2022 edition of the report featured in the 'Key Publications of the European Union' Autumn 2023 edition.[4]
The 2023 edition of the report features a dedicated examination of labour shortages within the construction sector and specific analysis of five countries: Ireland, Italy, Latvia, The Netherlands and Poland.[5] The annual reports are accompanied by interactive dashboards allowing users to their data.[6]
History
editThe EURES network was originally launched in 1994.[7] In 2024 the EURES network celebrated its 30th anniversary with the '30 years of EURES' campaign.[8]
Notes
edit- ^ a b c "EURES Network | European Labour Authority". www.ela.europa.eu. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ White, Jack (2022-06-12). "Explainer: If you want to go work in another country in the EU, what exactly do you need to know?". TheJournal.ie. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ Publications Office of the European Union, ed. (2023). Key publications of the European Union: Autumn 2023. Luxembourg: Publications Office. ISBN 978-92-78-43392-5.
- ^ Key Publications of the European Union Autumn 2023. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union in Luxembourg. 2023. p. 89. ISBN ISBN 978-92-78-43392-5.
{{cite book}}: Check|isbn=value: invalid character (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ^ "Labour shortages and surpluses in Europe 2023 | European Labour Authority". www.ela.europa.eu. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
- ^ European Labour Authority; Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini, eds. (2024). Report on labour shortages and surpluses 2023. Luxembourg: Publications Office. ISBN 978-92-9401-767-3.
- ^ "EUR-Lex - eures - EN - EUR-Lex". eur-lex.europa.eu. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ "30 years of EURES". eures.europa.eu. 2024-07-17. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
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