Active citizens combating youth unemployment JOBNET International conference

Active citizens combating youth unemployment JOBNET International conference November, 2013

LEADING IN THE HUMAN AGE THIS… Manpower. Group | Thursday, March 15, 2018 Source: Manpower. Group’s “Leading in the Human Age: Why an era of certain uncertainty requires new approaches in the World of Work” 2013 Future Forces 2

LEADING IN THE HUMAN AGE THAT… Manpower. Group | Thursday, March 15, 2018 Source: Manpower. Group’s “Leading in the Human Age: Why an era of certain uncertainty requires new approaches in the World of Work” 2013 Future Forces 3

LEADING IN THE HUMAN AGE Пазар на труда и умения за заетост Manpower. Group | Thursday, March 15, 2018 Source: Manpower. Group’s “Leading in the Human Age: Why an era of certain uncertainty requires new approaches in the World of Work” 2013 Future Forces 4

LEADING IN THE HUMAN AGE The World Is Experiencing A New Reality Evolution Eras defined by the raw materials people bent to their will: • Stone Age • Bronze Age • Iron Age Eras defined by the domains people conquered with everincreasing technology: Era defined by the ingenuity of individuals and of the community: • Industrial Age • Space Age • Information Age • Human Age Manpower. Group | Thursday, March 15, 2018 Source: Manpower. Group’s “Leading in the Human Age: Why an era of certain uncertainty requires new approaches in the World of Work” 2013 Future Forces 5

LEADING IN THE HUMAN AGE The Human Age Ecosystem Continues to Evolve Future Forces • The employment ecosystem – employers, educators, government and individuals and Macro-economic forces are growing stronger and more intertwined, pushing and pulling in different directions until they become impossible to separate – like a Gordian Knot. The only certainty is uncertainty Manpower. Group | Thursday, March 15, 2018 Source: Manpower. Group’s “Leading in the Human Age: Why an era of certain uncertainty requires new approaches in the World of Work” 2013 Future Forces 6

LEADING IN THE HUMAN AGE The issue 1, 85 million unfilled jobs vs. high unemployment/ 24%/ At the same time in UK: Vacancies rise at sharpest rate since 2007. Candidate availability at lowest for 6 years. Manpower. Group | Thursday, March 15, 2018 Source: Manpower. Group’s “Leading in the Human Age: Why an era of certain uncertainty requires new approaches in the World of Work” 2013 Future Forces 7

LEADING IN THE HUMAN AGE Again the issue: • Talent, as capital once was, is becoming the scarce resource in the economic world. – A nation or corporation’s means of attracting, mobilizing and liberating talent is a key competitive differentiator. • Human potential is a major agent of economic growth. – How to unleash and then leverage that potential is a key question organizations need to answer. Talent is emerging as the new “it” factor. Manpower. Group | Thursday, March 15, 2018 Source: Manpower. Group’s “Leading in the Human Age: Why an era of certain uncertainty requires new approaches in the World of Work” 2013 Future Forces 8

LEADING IN THE HUMAN AGE Kids of the new generation • No ready-made models and recipes • Every one can find or create a dream job, i. e. no more strengths and weaknesses • The most important task- to provoke them to show their skills and abilities Manpower. Group | Thursday, March 15, 2018 Source: Manpower. Group’s “Leading in the Human Age: Why an era of certain uncertainty requires new approaches in the World of Work” 2013 Future Forces 9

LEADING IN THE HUMAN AGE Myths that doesn't work: • A lifetime job • Job as per the specialisation/Работа по специалността • Career development= climbing a stairs • Successful= happy • 9 to 5 job • Making mistakes is dangerous Manpower. Group | Thursday, March 15, 2018 Source: Manpower. Group’s “Leading in the Human Age: Why an era of certain uncertainty requires new approaches in the World of Work” 2013 Future Forces 10

LEADING IN THE HUMAN AGE What do employers look for? (yesterday, today and most probably tomorrow too) • • Adaptive to change Creative thinking Effective communication Team work Independence Ready to learn Combination of skills Manpower. Group | Thursday, March 15, 2018 Source: Manpower. Group’s “Leading in the Human Age: Why an era of certain uncertainty requires new approaches in the World of Work” 2013 Future Forces 11

LEADING IN THE HUMAN AGE Учене през целия живот Yesterday: Skilling Today: Upskilling Tomorrow: Multiskilling Manpower. Group | Thursday, March 15, 2018 Source: Manpower. Group’s “Leading in the Human Age: Why an era of certain uncertainty requires new approaches in the World of Work” 2013 Future Forces 12

LEADING IN THE HUMAN AGE Example: Economic Evolution- Requiring New Skills Jobless Youth • A lack of hard and soft skills among today’s youth is intensifying a global talent shortage. • Visit the Research Center to access Youth Papers: http: //manpowergroup. com/resear ch/research. cfm Manpower. Group | Thursday, March 15, 2018 Source: Manpower. Group’s “Leading in the Human Age: Why an era of certain uncertainty requires new approaches in the World of Work” 2013 Future Forces 13

LEADING IN THE HUMAN AGE Неквалифициран труд Да го описваме ли и как? Every experience matters! What are the benefits when you work as: • Bartender/ waiter • Babysitter • Pizza delivery • Shop assistant Manpower. Group | Thursday, March 15, 2018 Source: Manpower. Group’s “Leading in the Human Age: Why an era of certain uncertainty requires new approaches in the World of Work” 2013 Future Forces 14

LEADING IN THE HUMAN AGE What are the benefits? • • Working habits Portfolio, experience Social and team experience Knowledge, skills, culture Useful contacts Information Professional orientation New ideas Manpower. Group | Thursday, March 15, 2018 Source: Manpower. Group’s “Leading in the Human Age: Why an era of certain uncertainty requires new approaches in the World of Work” 2013 Future Forces 15

LEADING IN THE HUMAN AGE Explore opportunities • Consider new sources of job related information- agency work • Career centers/ job centers • Internship programs • Apprenticeship • “Market yourself” Manpower. Group | Thursday, March 15, 2018 Source: Manpower. Group’s “Leading in the Human Age: Why an era of certain uncertainty requires new approaches in the World of Work” 2013 Future Forces 16

LEADING IN THE HUMAN AGE The Challenge: Creating Enough Jobs for All Young People Who Seek Employment Manpower. Group | Thursday, March 15, 2018 Source: Manpower. Group’s “Leading in the Human Age: Why an era of certain uncertainty requires new approaches in the World of Work” 2013 Future Forces 17

LEADING IN THE HUMAN AGE How Policy makers Can Boost Youth Employment Positive interventions should focus on several key areas: • Jobs: ensuring that enough good jobs exist for young people who seek them; Pro. Growth policies to enable job creation; promotion of entrepreneurship • Skills: teaching young people how to identify opportunities, align their interests with market needs, and acquire relevant skills that will let them succeed in sustainable careers Information initiatives to improve skills market functioning Better career guidance and more flexible access to training More use of youth- friendly technology for information and service delivery • Experience: overcoming practical barriers to initial workforce entry by young people Apprenticeship programs, school-to-work programs, services for out of school youth Employer partnerships to ensure access to real jobs • Impact: identifying interventions that work, and scaling them up so that their impact matches the magnitude of the challenge, while their cost matches available funding Creating national youth development strategies Program documentation, monitoring and evaluation Establishing clear impact goals and providing a comprehensive range of services and solutions http: //www. manpowergroup. com/wps/wcm/connect/d 2 ef 580 f-8 cea-4 e 22 -afcb 495998121435/How_Policymakers_Can_Boost. pdf? MOD=AJPERES Manpower. Group | Thursday, March 15, 2018 Source: Manpower. Group’s “Leading in the Human Age: Why an era of certain uncertainty requires new approaches in the World of Work” 2013 Future Forces 18

LEADING IN THE HUMAN AGE THANK YOU! Elena Todorova Manpower Bulgaria Elena. todorova@manpower. bg Manpower. Group | Thursday, March 15, 2018 Source: Manpower. Group’s “Leading in the Human Age: Why an era of certain uncertainty requires new approaches in the World of Work” 2013 Future Forces 19