Where people live shapes their chances of finding good jobs and moving up the income ladder. This edition of OECD Employment Outlook 2026 documents large and persistent gaps in employment, unemployment and disposable incomes across regions. It also examines recent labour market developments and investigates changes in how skills translate into pay and job prospects, as well as aspects of labour regulation such as employment protection legislation and non-compete agreements.
Draft agenda
- Opening remarks by Mathias Cormann, OECD Secretary-General
- Presentation of key findings by Mark Pearson, OECD Acting Director for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs
- Panel discussion
