How Can We Address the Decline in Workforce Participation in Europe?

Tuesday, 28 May 2024, 04:00

A new study suggests that instead of pushing Europeans to work more hours, a better approach to combat the shrinking workforce is by assisting those who are not interested in employment. The research indicates that encouraging individuals who are not seeking a job to engage in some work could have a significant impact on overall workforce numbers. This alternative perspective challenges the traditional notion of increasing work hours to address the issue.

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Rethinking Workforce Strategies

Recent research findings suggest that pushing Europeans to increase their working hours may not be the most effective solution to combat the declining workforce. Instead, the focus should be on assisting individuals who are not actively seeking employment to participate in work, even if only to a small extent (highlighted text). This alternative approach aims to address the shrinking workforce in a more nuanced and effective manner.

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Rethinking Workforce Strategies

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