Belgium. This paper examines skills policies that could help improve productivity and inclusiveness. An increased focus on … labour productivity, but is disrupting the nature of employment relationships. It calls for measures that encourage …

depend on ensuring the best use of Slovenian workers. This implies keeping older and experience workers longer in employment …

market outcomes. There has been no progress in shrinking the gender employment gap since 2009, and women, particularly … the age of eligibility for public pensions to life expectancy would boost growth by increasing employment of older … labour market spending have the potential to increase employment. …

Job creation has lowered unemployment, but the Belgian labour market still faces many challenges. Employment rates … some aspects of employment protection legislation, such as those related to collective dismissals, and the wage formation … system, would boost flexibility. This Working Paper relates to the 2020 OECD Economic Survey of Belgium http://www.oecd.org/economy/belgium-economic-snapshot/. …

and the era of 100-year lives. A shift to more flexible employment and wage systems based on performance rather than age … discourage the employment of women, namely the lack of work-life balance and shortages of high quality and affordable childcare … foreign workers in Japan. Breaking down labour market dualism is crucial to expand employment opportunities for women and …

between education institutions and employment, iii) providing training opportunities during working life, and iv) making …

The global crisis led to a smaller increase in the unemployment rate than in most other OECD countries as employment … rates and numerous labour market traps. This Working Paper relates to the 2011 OECD Economic Survey of Belgium (www.oecd.org/eco/surveys/Belgium). …