EMPLOYMENT: Investing in youth

The economic outlook has weakened significantly over the past six months, which is not good news for employment or the prospects of those looking for work. Policy action targeted on youth and the long-term unemployed can, and must, be taken.

Taux de chômage harmonisés de l'OCDE - Mise à jour : novembre 2011

Le taux de chômage de la zone OCDE, à 8.2% en septembre 2011, était identique à celui observé en août. Ce taux est resté stable autour de ce niveau depuis janvier 2011.

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• Harmonised Unemployment Rates (HURs), OECD - Updated: November 2011

G20 Leaders Summit: Preparatory L20 Meeting

The jobs crisis has three particularly worrying aspects. First, the risk of unemployment becoming entrenched is more and more real in a number of G20 countries. Second, the crisis impacts disproportionately on youth. Finally, growing inequality threatens to affect social cohesion and the living standards of vulnerable families and individuals. To deal with these threats, job creation must be restarted quickly, accompanied by stronger

Taux de chômage harmonisés de l'OCDE - Mise à jour : octobre 2011

Le taux de chômage de la zone OCDE, à 8.2% en août 2011, était identique à celui observé en juillet 2011. Ce taux est resté stable autour du niveau de 8.2% depuis janvier 2011.

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• Harmonised Unemployment Rates (HURs), OECD - Updated: October 2011

Addressing the social impact of the crisis

Urgent action must be taken by the governments to tackle high unemployment and growing inequality. Good-quality social policies, particularly those addressed to the most vulnerable, should be seen as sound investments to promote economic growth and well-being, according to Angel Gurría.

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• OECD High-level Parliamentary Seminar - "Addressing the Social Impact of the Crisis"

OECD Debate at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

Tackling the employment challenge and the rise in inequality, the most urgent issues for policy-makers, could be achieved within the current public budgets by using more in-work benefits, or improving equal access and quality of education and training said Angel Gurría.

G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting (26/09/2011)

Policies that promote job creation, better job opportunities and well-functioning social safety nets are crucial for helping the many who are still struggling to find jobs. These policies are not just spending items in a strained public budget. They are a vital social investment for the future, to help move our economies onto a path of sustainable economic growth and well-being.

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• G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting (27/09/2011)
• G20 Labour and Employment Ministerial, Paris 26-27 September 2011

Un bon travail ?

Depuis plusieurs siècles, l’entrée dans le monde du travail constitue un rite initiatique. Mais à quoi ressemble la vie active au 21e siècle alors que les perspectives d'emploi se sont assombries avec la crise?

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• Good job?

Launch of the OECD Employment Outlook 2011

The challenges of tackling high and persistent unemployment, especially for the young people, improving job opportunities and ensuring adequate social safety nets should be at the top of the political agenda, said OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría.

Taux de chômage harmonisés de l'OCDE - Mise à jour : septembre 2011

Le taux de chômage reste stable à 8.2% en juillet 2011 dans la zone OCDE, un taux inchangé pour le cinquième mois consécutif.

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• Harmonised Unemployment Rates (HURs), OECD - Updated: September 2011