ACTIVE POLICIES AT THE EUROPEAN LABOUR MARKET DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic has shown European economies that they need a clear plan for the future with a focus on labour market needs. The crisis has significantly affected certain groups of the population and employers in specific types of sectors. The existence of a flexible system of active employment policies and the possibility for the implementation of innovative projects and measures is a prerequisite for successful assistance to the most affected persons and enterprises. The paper presents good practices and successful approaches in the pandemic situation, examines innovations of public employment services and programs for active support of employed and unemployed people in the EU.