Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs
The Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs (ELS) leads the OECD’s work on employment, social policies, international migration and health.
OECD job market remains tight but inflation is hitting real wages. See latest analysis here from OECD's Employment Outlook with a special focus on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the labour market...
The Covid-19 crisis highlights the urgency to give all young people the support they need and reinforce their confidence in their future prospects. Learn more...
Putting people at the centre: Introducing PaRIS, the Patient-Reported Indicators Survey
International Migration Outlook: See recent analysis of developments in migration movements and policies in OECD countries.
How does AI affect work, innovation, productivity and skills? And how can policymaking respond? Register now for the 3rd edition of OECD's AI WIPS conference to find out...
Attracting and retaining talent at all ages is crucial for the success of businesses & our economies. See new analysis here...
Governments should urgently adapt their health systems to better respond to future shocks, given the huge impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people and the global economy.
See the most comprehensive cross-country data and analysis on cancer prevention and care from 29 European countries.
Digitalisation of health systems can significantly improve performance and outcomes. Learn more from OECD's Health at a Glance 2023...
Long-term care: A comprehensive cross-country assessment of LTC workers, the tasks they perform and the policies to address shortages in OECD countries. Find out more...
Settling in 2023: A comprehensive international comparison of the integration outcomes for immigrants and their children.
The 2023 OECD Indicators of Talent Attractiveness captures the strengths and weaknesses of OECD countries to attract talented migrants.
Employment
Unemployment rose sharply in many countries in the wake of the global financial crisis that broke out in 2008 and has been very slow to recede, placing employment policy high on the agenda of governments.
Health
We help countries achieve high-performing health systems by measuring health outcomes & the use of health system resources as well as by analysing policies that improve access, efficiency & quality of health care.
Migration
The OECD monitors developments in migration movements and policies in OECD countries and analyses integration policies of immigrants and their children into education and labour markets.
Social Affairs
Effective social policy protects individuals and their families, and helps them lead a fulfilling life. We identify policies that help individuals and their families, and make societies and economies work more effectively.
“Rapid demographic change, technological progress, digitalisation and globalisation are creating many opportunities, but concerns are growing about people’s ability to cope with the rapid changes in work and society. This often fuels anxiety and uncertainty about the future. We need to help governments develop forward-looking skills, labour, health and social policies that help people seize opportunities while enabling them to face the challenges of a more dynamic and competitive environment.”
Stefano Scarpetta, Director of Employment, Labour and Social Affairs.
