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Why do Russian firms use fixed-term and agency work contracts?

This study looks into the use of fixed term contracts and agency work in Russia during and shortly after the crisis 2009 10 with the help of an enterprise survey.

The Dutch labour market: preparing for the future

The well performing labour market has delivered low unemployment and relatively stable wage developments.

Enhancing the inclusiveness of the labour market in Belgium

The global crisis led to a smaller increase in the unemployment rate than in most other OECD countries as employment has been sustained through intensive use of reduced working time schemes.

Taux de chômage harmonisés de l'OCDE - Mise à jour : janvier 2013

Le taux de chômage de la zone OCDE, à 8.0% en novembre 2012, était inchangé par rapport au mois précédent.

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• Harmonised Unemployment Rates (HURs), OECD - Updated: January 2013

En dépit des avancées en matière d’éducation et d’emploi, un manque de soutien dans le cadre de la maternité empêche les plans de carrière des femmes, estime l’OCDE

Les femmes qui ont des enfants paient le prix fort : la lourdeur des frais de garde, l’accès à ces services et la fiscalité en dissuadent plus d’une de travailler davantage, selon un nouveau rapport de l’OCDE

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• Lack of support for motherhood hurting women’s career prospects, despite gains in education and employment, says OECD

La stratégie originale adoptée par l’Australie pour aider les chômeurs a donné de bons résultats mais des problèmes demeurent, selon l’OCDE

Les réformes du marché du travail entreprises par l’Australie au cours des 15 dernières années ont favorisé l’emploi et réduit la dépendance à l’égard des allocations d’aide sociale.

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• Australia’s unique approach to helping the unemployed has delivered good results but challenges remain, says OECD

Euro area labour costs converging, but imbalances persist

The euro area crisis finds its roots in the credit booms seen in many countries following the introduction of the euro in 1999. Easy credit led to strong growth in a range of sectors, notably housing, as well as higher levels of public spending. Inflation in these over-heating economies was higher than the euro area as a whole. Rising prices led to rising costs and a loss of international competitiveness.

Activating Jobseekers - How Australia Does It

This report on the recent Australian experience with activation policies contains valuable lessons for other countries that need to improve the effectiveness of employment services and control benefit expenditure. It provides overview and assessment of labour market policies in Australia including the main institutions, benefit system, training programmes, employment incentives, and disability employment

Women in work: The Norwegian experience

An interview with Sigbjørn Johnsen, Minister of Finance, Norway. High female participation in the workforce has a decisive effect on a country’s performance, as Norway shows.

Human Resources Management: Country Profiles

These country notes profile public sector human resource practices and policies, covering issues including legal frameworks; age and gender composition of workers; public sector restructuring; management practices; industrial relations and reforms.