Employment 2025: How Multiple Transitions Will Affect the European Labour Market (NEUJOBS)

The objective of the project is to analyze future possible developments of the European labour market(s) under the main assumption that European societies are now facing or preparing to face four main transitions that will have a major impact on employment, in particular for some groups in the labour force or sectors of the economy. What are these transitions?

• The first one is the socio-ecological transition, a comprehensive change in the patterns of social organization and culture, production and consupmtion that will drive humanity beyond the current industrial model towards a sustainable future.

• The second is the societal transition produced by the combination of population ageing, low fertility rates, changing family structures, urbanization and growing female employment.

• The third transition concerns new territorial dynamics and the balance between agglomeration and dispersion forces.

• The fourth is a skills (upgrading) transition and its likely consequences for employment and (in)equality.

Methodology

The project combines EU-wide studies based on existing datasets with national comparative research dealing with one country from each welfare typology. The output is based on a mix of quantitative and qualitative analysis and foresight activities. Special attention is given to policy-making; three work packages are specifically dedicated to welfare state developments and labour relations, and a transversal task force will focus on the EU policy dimension. The quality of the project's output is ensured via a peer review mechanism.