How to increase labor market participation in CEE?

CEE Economies Special Report , 21. Aug.

The CEE region should thus focus on increasing participation rate by higher employment of young people and women. Flexible work arrangements (part-time employment, teleworking), supported by investment in digital infrastructure, services and skills, could be positive for women’s employment as well and labor market participation among elders. Further improvement of educational attainments, including life-long learning, reduces the probability of being unemployed. Among other factors that could increase labor market participation, we should mention an increase of the retirement age, including information about estimated pension entitlements, migration, as well as addressing structural problems, such as the unemployment of marginalized groups