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In difficult economic conditions, it is important for organisations of all kinds to focus on their people. Growth does not happen everywhere at the same pace, and although the private sector may be turning the corner, it is now the public sector which is the focus of attention, as cutbacks threaten the still shaky improvements across Europe.
As a result, unemployment levels are forecast to get worse before they get better. On a positive note, this recession has been notable for the wide range of positive initiatives aimed at keeping people in work, whether through reduced working time or flexible working arrangements.
Employment Week 2010 will provide a forum for organisations across all member states, and beyond, to demonstrate the initiatives and projects they are running to improve employment conditions in their region. The conference will focus on some of the key drivers for recovery; presentations from speakers from the Commission, from a range of NGOs, corporates and other bodies will open up the debate on these crucial issues.
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Wednesday 24 November 2010
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Speakers:*Ralf Resch, General Secretary, CEEP*Conny Reuter, President, Platform of European Social NGOs
The population is aging and we need to begin implementing strategies now. This session will present real initiatives and successes from European employers. You will be able to gain an undertstanding of the support and actions required to attract and retain older workers and to consider the re-skilling of this important demographic population.
*W. Lee Hammond, President, AARP (American Association of Retired Persons)*Rudolf Kast, Head of Human Rsources, SICK AG*Marian Krzaklewski, Solidarnosc, member EESC
The importance of employment services and the management/securing of labour market transitions is critical. This session will allow DG Employment to explain the moves to a better matching of skills to jobs through improved use of their competency network. In addition, migration and the impact of the Race Equality Directive will be discussed, along with results from a major research project to encourage transnational mobility.
*Giampaulo D'Angelo, Transnational Secretariat Coordinator, BrainNet-working Project*Wallis Goelen-Van den Broeck, Head of Unit for Employment Services & Mobility, DG Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities*John Wrench, Senior Scientific Adviser, European Agency for Fundamental Rights
Youth Employment is a major issue and significant efforts are being dedicated to improving the future employability of our young people. The Generation Europe Foundation has carried out a pan-European research project on how we prepare young people for entry to the market. The speakers will consider the activities, policies and changes that governments, employers and individuals can implement to improve the situation.
*Lucy Fuller, Arnold Clark Automobiles of Scotland*Göran Hultin, Chairman, Caden Corporation*Richard Savage, Director, Future Work Forum
Hear from DG Environment about the green stimulus measures being put into place to encourage the required transition. In order to create new jobs, we must also enhance skills through vocational and grass roots educational training. Hear more from key stakeholders.
*Mick Brodie, Vice Chair, CEEP Social Affairs Committee*Duncan Campbell, Director Policy Planning, Employment Sector, International Labour Office Geneva*Stephen White, Unit of the Chief Economist, DG Environment
As the role of the Regions strengthens, their voices must be heard. As financial responsibility shifts to the Regions and Cities, the electorate must be assured of their say on EU policy. This session will consider the employment initiatives which will arise from these interventions.
*Peter Berkowitz, Head of Unit, DG Regional Policies*Paul Bevan, Secretary General, Eurocities*Gerhard Stahl, General Secretary, Committee of the Regions
