Published on December 04, 2018 

The labour markets of OECD and emerging economies are undergoing major transformations. The widespread slow-down in productivity and wage growth and high levels of income inequality in many countries are coupled with structural changes linked to the digital revolution, globalisation and demographic changes. These deep and rapid transformations raise new challenges for policy makers. The aim of the new OECD Jobs Strategy is to help countries addressing these challenges. It provides detailed policy recommendations across a broad range of policy areas. The new Jobs Strategy, in particular, goes beyond job quantity and considers job quality and inclusiveness as central policy priorities, while emphasising the importance of resilience and adaptability for good economic and labour market performance in a changing world of work. The key message is that flexibility-enhancing policies in product and labour markets are necessary but not sufficient. Policies and institutions that protect workers, foster inclusiveness and allow workers and firms to make the most of ongoing changes are also needed to promote good and sustainable outcomes.

• Press release: Changing world of work needs new jobs strategy
• Communiqué de presse : Une nouvelle stratégie pour l’emploi s’impose face aux mutations du monde du travail
• Foreword, key messages and recommendations | Avant-propos et principaux message et recommandations 
• Foreword and overview | Avant-propos et synthèse
• Publication page
• Country notes

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See also 

• Previous OECD Jobs Strategies