Solution Lab 5: Fit for purpose public employment services
May 28, 2026 | 12:20 PM - 1:20 PMSL Room 2.4 Congo
May 28, 2026 | 12:20 PM - 1:20 PM
SL Room 2.4 Congo
Description
Public Employment Services (PES) are operating in an increasingly complex and fast-changing environment, in which labour markets are shaped by digitalisation and AI, the green transition, population ageing, and disruptions in global value chains driven by geopolitical tensions. These trends are transforming the demand for skills and increasing the need to support workers and jobseekers through more frequent and complex labour market transitions. This session will explore how PES can become more agile and locally attuned in response, and what key features and institutional arrangements are needed to remain effective in an environment that requires flexibility and rapid adaptation. It will focus in particular on how PES can better anticipate changes in labour demand, engage employers, make use of new AI tools, and deliver tailored support on the ground.
