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Preparing the Basque Country, Spain for the Future of Work

COVID-19 is testing the Basque Country’s (Spain) resilience. Before COVID-19, employment indicators were recovering from the 2008 crisis, while automation of production was underway. Job quality remained low despite rising educational attainment in the region. COVID-19 is likely to accelerate structural changes in the labour market, including automation and digitalisation. Firms may increasingly look to technology as a way to pandemic proof their operations, while individuals may develop preferences for automated services as opposed to face to face contact. This OECD report sheds light on the potential impacts of automation on the Basque labour market, including which types of jobs and groups of workers are most likely to be impacted, in light of COVID-19 and other labour market changes. The report also highlights the critical role to be played by employment services, training policies and social dialogue to help people and firms make labour market transitions while upholding social cohesion. The report delves into how the Basque Country’s employment and skills system can continue to be at the front line as the crisis evolves.

Available from December 03, 2020

In series:OECD Reviews on Local Job Creationview more titles

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Executive Summary
Assessment and recommendations
The effects of automation in the Basque Country, Spain
Designing responsive employment services to help people into good jobs
Skills in the Basque Country
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