A new working paper from the PATHS2INCLUDE Horizon Europe research project sheds light on labour market vulnerability across Europe. It is a comprehensive overview of relevant theoretical and methodological literature, political measures, and existing data across Europe and national surveys and register data.
The aim of this working paper is twofold: first, to explore the concept of vulnerability within the labour market based on a selection of prominent theories. Second, to highlight critical gaps in international and national data sources (from Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, and Spain), that affect our ability to monitor the effects of employment policies targeting vulnerability in employment. This working paper is part of a wider overview of at-risk groups conducted by PATHS2INCLUDE.
The outline of this working paper is as follows. First, summarise established and recent research to understand the contexts that affect individuals in vulnerable situations in the labour market and the three phases of contextual vulnerability: hiring, establishment/career and work exit. Moreover, discuss the availability of relevant data to identify at-risk groups in each of the three main labour market processes. Second, collect recent research on digitalisation and automation as a new vulnerability in labour market attachment. Third, discuss the results of our exploration regarding data availability for identifying at-risk groups, highlighting the deficiencies in available data. Finally, presenting concluding remarks and suggestions of recommendations.
Authors: Ona Valls, Elisabeth Ugreninov, Robin Samuel, Vegar Bjørnshagen, Dominik Buttler, Federico Ciani, Agata Rozszczypała, Elena Trifan, Laura Tufa, Andrea Viñas, Arianna Vivoli.
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