European Network of Public Employment Services - Skills and labour market intelligence: thematic paper

This Thematic Paper builds on the Thematic Review Workshop that took place in Greece in October 2024 as part of the PES Network activities exploring the critical role of labour market and skills intelligence (LMSI) for PES. It highlights the importance of understanding the dynamics between skill demand and supply to address mismatches and enhance workforce development. It emphasises the need for PES to be both producers and consumers of LMSI, using various forms of data to match jobseekers with employers and inform training and policy decisions. In Europe’s rapidly evolving labour markets, anticipating future skill needs is required to prepare jobseekers and employers to address emerging challenges. The digital and green transitions and the ageing population are causing shifts in job requirements and qualifications. Many European Public Employment Services (PES) recognise the importance of upskilling and reskilling to address labour market shortages and are creating innovative tools to anticipate future skill needs.