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Thank you to all speakers and participants of the WeLaR workshop “Labour Market Institutions and Risks,” organised by Fabrizio Pompei and Cristiano Perugini at the Università degli Studi di Perugia. It was a day full of engaging debates. In four sessions devoted to innovation, gender, vulnerabilities, and labour market flows, we discussed ten presentations. We also had a chance to relflect on how findings presented today can impact policy change. It was wonderful to connect with everyone in Perugia. We look forward to seeing you at our future events and conferences. Safe travels home, and stay tuned for more updates! Kenta Ikeuchi (RIETI), Sem Vandekerckhove (HIVA-KU Leuven), Katsufumi Fukuda (Chukyo University), Seamus McGuinness (Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI)), Piotr Lewandowski (IBS - Institute for Structural Research), Sandra Leitner (The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw), Wojciech Szymczak (IBS - Institute for Structural Research), Maria Cristina D’Aguanno (Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia), Fabio Lamperti (Università degli Studi di Perugia), Ursula Holtgrewe (Centre for Social Innovation).

We are kicking off the WeLaR Workshop on labour market institutions and risks at the Università degli Studi di Perugia. 🎯 The event opens with a session exploring the intersection between innovation and labour. In the first presentation, Kenta Ikeuchi (RIETI) will present his work on the relationship between innovative capital and rent-sharing. Sem Vandekerckhove (HIVA-KU Leuven) will examine evolving dynamics of bargaining models, the quality of work, and rent-sharing in the era of digitalisation. Katsufumi Fukuda (Chukyo University) looks at how AI affects the labour share. 🎯 Session 2 shifts the focus to gender gaps. Seamus McGuinness (Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) will analyse the effects of minimum wage increases on hours worked by gender and sector. Piotr Lewandowski (IBS - Institute for Structural Research) will discuss the relationship between job tasks, working hours, and the gender pay gap. 🎯 Session 3 zooms in on vulnerabilities. Sandra Leitner (The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw)) will talk about the influence of trade unions on quality of work. Wojciech Szymczak (IBS - Institute for Structural Research) will explore how unions and technology affect atypical employment. Fabrizio Pompei (University of Perugia) discusses how labour and product market regulations affect vulnerability. 🎯 The final session will focus on labour market flows. Maria Cristina D’Aguanno (Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia) will investigate the drivers of in-work poverty in the EU and Fabio Lamperti (University of Perugia) will talk about the risk of labour market exclusion in the EU. We are excited for a day of engaging discussions!

The WeLaR team met last week at HIVA-KU Leuven to discuss and reflect on the progress we've made over the last year and a half. The meeting was also an opportunity to explore how to translate our research findings into policy recommendations, plan future events, and reflect on the needs of our stakeholders. It was good to see each other in person: Karolien Lenaerts, Mikkel Barslund, Laurène THIL and Sem Vandekerckhove of HIVA-KU Leuven; Stella Louise Wolter and Ursula Holtgrewe of Centre for Social Innovation; Karol Madoń and Wojciech Szymczak of IBS - Institute for Structural Research); Ramón Peña-Casas and Slavina Spasova of European Social Observatory (OSE); Marko Vladisavljevic and Jelena Zarkovic Rakic of Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Belgrade; Sarah McNamara of ZEW - Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research; Ludivine Martin (Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER); Fabio Lamperti (Università degli Studi di Perugia), Stella Zilian of The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) and Olga Markiewicz of Aldgate. #reserch #labourmarket #HorizonEU

Many thanks to all the participants in the WeLaR conference “The Effects of Digitalisation, Globalisation, Climate Change, and Demographic Shifts on Labour Markets and Welfare States in the European Union.” 🗣 It was an exciting day that began with a keynote speech by Agnieszka Chłoń-Domińczak (SGH Warsaw School of Economics) on the need to strengthen social rights and EU social citizenship amidst the dynamic changes taking place in European labour markets. Here are some highlights: 🎯 35 participants, 4 sessions 🎯 17 presentations covering topics such as the impact of AI, platform work, consequences of social mobility, and the fiscal effects of migration 🎯 We shared preliminary findings from 7 papers we're working on in Project WeLaR and received numerous helpful suggestions and tips on how to strengthen our work 🎯 We had the opportunity to learn about results from other EU-funded projects, such as Growing Inequality: a novel integration of transformations research – GI-NI and Incoding (www.incoding-project.eu), and to exchange thoughts with our stakeholders It was great to meet you all at HIVA-KU Leuven. We hope to see you soon at WeLaR's upcoming events and other conferences. Have a safe trip home and stay tuned! 🙏 Felix Grimm (Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER)), Siegfried Manschein (European University Institute), Ursula Holtgrewe (Centre for Social Innovation), Wouter Zwysen (European Trade Union Institute (ETUI)), Sylwia Radomska (Instytut Nauk Ekonomicznych Polskiej Akademii Nauk), Henri Haapanala(University of Antwerp), Wojciech Szymczak (IBS - Institute for Structural Research), Ludivine Martin(Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER)), Holger Stichnoth (ZEW - Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research), Thuc Uyen Nguyen-Thi (Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER)), Mikkel Barslund (HIVA-KU Leuven KU Leuven), Marko Vladisavljevic (Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Belgrade), Karol Madoń (IBS - Institute for Structural Research), Sarah McNamara (ZEW - Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research), Fabio Lamperti (Università degli Studi di Perugia), Hans Chr. Garmann Johnsen (University of Agder (UiA)), Frederic De Wispelaere (HIVA-KU Leuven) #horizoneurope

🎙 The WeLaR Midterm Conference: “The Effects of Digitalisation, Globalisation, Climate Change, and Demographic Shifts on Labour Markets and Welfare States in the European Union,” has just started in HIVA-KU Leuven! We began with an insightful keynote by Agnieszka Chłoń-Domińczak of SGH Warsaw School of Economics on European social citizenship. 👉 In the first session, Felix Grimm (Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER)), Siegfried Manschein (European University Institute), Ursula Holtgrewe (Centre for Social Innovation), and Wouter Zwysen (European Trade Union Institute (ETUI)) look into the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and platform work on the labour market. Topics include the dynamics of worker reallocation, AI influences on political behaviour, and the role of social partners and state institutions in shaping platform work. 👉 In the second session, we focus on the evolving landscape of employment, particularly atypical employment, and the role of trade unions. Sylwia Radomska (Instytut Nauk Ekonomicznych Polskiej Akademii Nauk),Henri Haapanala (University of Antwerp), Wojciech Szymczak (IBS - Institute for Structural Research), and Ludivine Martin (LISER) address issues ranging from unemployment and population aging to union membership in the post-industrial age, the impact of technology adoption on employment, and the consequences of work-from-home on workers' well-being. 👉 The third session explores various aspects of fiscal policy, wage dynamics, and pension systems. Holger Stichnoth (ZEW - Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research), Thuc Uyen Nguyen-Thi (Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER)), Mikkel Barslund (HIVA-KU Leuven), Marko Vladisavljevic (Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Belgrade), and Karol Madoń (IBS - Institute for Structural Research) will cover the fiscal contributions of immigrants; the impact of automation on retirement decisions; Pan-European pension plans; adjustments to social tax and benefit systems due to automation; and the role of global value chains in influencing worker tasks and wage inequality. 👉 Finally, the fourth session centres on labour and educational mobility and regional convergence in the EU. Sarah McNamara (ZEW - Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research), Fabio Lamperti (Università degli Studi di Perugia), Hans Chr. Garmann Johnsen (University of Agder (UiA)),Frederic De Wispelaere (HIVA-KU Leuven) explore intergenerational educational choices, the impact of megatrends on labour market inclusion, social protection and more. We are looking forward to a day of insightful discussions! #conference #labourmarket #AI #emplpyment #research

📢 We are excited to announce the programme of the WeLaR conference “The Effects of Digitalisation, Globalisation, Climate Change and Demographic Shifts on Labour Markets and Welfare States in the European Union”. Join us at HIVA-KU Leuven on 23 May for: 🎯 Keynote from Professor Agnieszka Chłoń-Domińczak (SGH Warsaw School of Economics) “European social citizenship – can it help building resilience in our societies?” 🎯 4 sessions on: ➡ Artificial intelligence and platform work; ➡ (Atypical) employment and the role of trade unions; ➡ Fiscality, wages and pensions; ➡ Mobility and convergence. 🎯 Stimulating discussions 🖇 Details, programme and registration here: https://lnkd.in/dBkiB3aq #jobs #skills #AI #plaformwork

Excited to share a new WeLaR paper that looks into how technology and offshoring are reshaping job quality in the European Union, by Sandra M. Leitner (The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw)), Laetitia Hauret (Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER)), Ursula Holtgrewe (ZSI) and Ludivine Martin (LISER)! The paper analyses how technological change (robotisation and various ICT assets), offshoring practices, and trade unions impact job quality as measured by proliferation of atypical employment forms and skills mismatch. Some highlights: 🎯 Temporary contracts are the most common form of atypical employment, and their use varies from industry to industry and over time. 🎯 In 2015 an increase in total offshoring or IT (investment in computer hardware) was associated with a higher probability of atypical employment in the manufacturing sector. The analysis showed that none of the tested factors proved significant in 2021. 🎯 In manufacturing, IT was linked to a higher likelihood of temporary contracts, while investment in telecommunications equipment and higher robot density correlated with a reduced probability of involuntary part-time work. 🎯 Offshoring was associated with a higher probability of over-skilling in the whole economy; technological change correlated with both over-skilling and under-skilling, depending on the industry 🎯 Despite the potential of trade unions to mitigate negative job quality outcomes, their impact is limited. While trade unions’ presence was generally linked to a lower probability of atypical employment, their impact on self-reported skills mismatches is minimal. Read our paper here: https://lnkd.in/gVbU2s_Z

📢 Join us for our upcoming Open Virtual Expert Café, organised by our team from Centre for Social Innovation - Stella Louise Wolter and Ursula Holtgrewe on Friday, April 26, at 2 pm! We're looking for 2 or 3 contributions from individuals immersed in the fields of labour market dynamics, welfare state transformations, megatrends such as digitalisation, platform work, social innovation, and the integration of vulnerable groups into the labour market. Whether you have fresh insights, updates on ongoing projects, or want to share upcoming events, we want to hear from you! Calls for Papers (CfPs), event announcements, or updates on any other relevant developments are highly encouraged. Feel free to extend this invitation to your colleagues and networks. 👉 Here's a glimpse of the format: Presenters will have 5 minutes to share their insights, accompanied by 1 or 2 slides (don't forget to include your contact info and relevant links!). Following each presentation, we'll have a lively informal discussion. 👉 Ready to join? Register by sending an email to: wolter@zsi.at Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and share knowledge with experts in your field! #research #labourmarket #welfarestate #digitalisation #platformwork

Great opportunity for labour economists! Wonderful team and new exciting project.

Register for our WeLaR webinar before you head out for the weekend! Together with our speakers, we will explore the role of gender in the labour market. Don't miss out on the latest research and discussions surrounding the gender gap in employment and the position of women in the labour market! 🎙️ Laurène THIL (HIVA-KU Leuven) 🎙️ Maryna Tverdostup (The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) 🎙️ Keonhi Son (University of Bremen) 🎙️ Romane Frecheville (Bureau of Theoretical and Applied Economics, BETA-CNRS) 🎙️ Lukas Riedel (ZEW - Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research) 🎙 Sara Baiocco (European Commission, DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion) 🎙Stephanie Steinmetz (University of Lausanne - UNIL) 🎙Chiara Giordano (Université libre de Bruxelles, the Group for Research on Ethnic Relations, Migration and Equality) 🗓 18 March; 9:30 - 11:50 am CET 📝 Registration: https://lnkd.in/d6etny6A 👉 Programme: https://lnkd.in/dYay4tCj #gendergap #womenintheworkforce #labourmarket