SMEs are of central importance for the labour market. They provide the majority of jobs in Austria and Europe. From the companies’ point of view, the employees are probably the most important factor for competitiveness. Internationalisation, technological (e.g. digitalisation) and demographic processes are changing both labour supply and demand. In this context, the Austrian Institute for SME Research investigates – at European, national and also regional level – for example the change in competence requirements, the participation of specific groups of people in the labour market (women, young people, the elderly, migrants, etc.), and the influence of different framework conditions and measures on the labour market.
The project aims to shed light on the Austrian apprenticeship market. The core of the study is a qualitative assessment of the situation on the Austrian apprenticeship market in general and with regard to selected industry groups and regions in particular. In addition, the consequences of the Corona crisis for the apprenticeship market will be analyzed. Based on this, conclusions are to be drawn and fields of action identified to support training companies and apprenticeship seekers and to improve the matching process.
Project duration: 10/2020 - 08/2021
Client: AMS Austria
Contact: Eva Heckl
The study analyses the effects of digitalisation and industry 4.0 on the economy on Lower Austria. The focus is on the changes with regard to (levels of) qualifications and professions that will be of special relevance in a digital economy. It will also look at which professions will most likely be affected by the rationalisation potential caused by digital technologies. Following this, the study will also develop recommendations on how to adapt the current training opportunities of the Public Employment Service in Lower Austria.
Public Employment Service AMS – Lower Austria
2019/01
Eva Heckl
German Publication
Long-term unemployed persons represent a main target group of labour market policy as they entail various hampering factors with view to a reintegration at the labour market. On the one hand financial/social support has to be provided, on the other hand tailored measures have to be designed. In the framework of this study active and mainly passive support measures for long-term unemployed in selected European countries are analysed. These measures are compared with the Austrian support instruments.
Public Employment Service AMS – regional organisations
2018/12
Eva Heckl
German Publication
This project analyses and assesses the labour market situation and development (labour demand and supply) at the level of occupations and qualifications in the regions of Upper Austria. This is done based on an in-depth analysis of regionalised labour market and educational data, and regional focus groups. The results serve as a basis for policies and initiatives to improve matching on regional labour markets.
Business Upper Austria
2017/01
Thomas Oberholzner
german publicationThe study contains an analysis of the situation and development on the Viennese labour market in general and the skilled labour situation of 10 economic sectors (sector portraits) in particular.
Against the background of the climate crisis, decarbonisation, sustainability, the Green Deal, etc., green jobs are gaining in importance. Therefore, there is also a need for action with regard to the creation of new job profiles, changes to existing job profiles and education and training.
The biennial report “The Missing Entrepreneurs” examines policies and programmes in the field of inclusive entrepreneurship (entrepreneurship of youth, women, seniors, unemployed, migrants and people with disabilities) in Europe.
The OECD research project analyses the types, methods, reasons/purposes/motivation, participants, decision and planning processes, benefits/effects as well as barriers in terms of training in enterprises.
As part of its Future of Work initiative, the OECD is conducting case studies in several countries to gain a better understanding of the extent to which AI-based technologies influence work organisation in companies.
The project aims to shed light on the Austrian apprenticeship market against the background of the Corona-Crises.
The evaluation analyses the instrument "BMVIT endowed professorship" and develops recommendations for the further development of the instrument.
The evaluation focuses on the analysis of the funding concepts, the implementation and the effects of the programmes.
Inclusive entrepreneurship policies aim to offer all people an equal opportunity to create a sustainable business, regardless of their background, age or gender. The report examines strategies and measures of different countries in the field of inclusive entrepreneurship. The Austrian Institute for SME Research prepared the Country Report Austria.
The study aims at presenting a structured overview of the acteurs offering vocational guidance in Austria. Based on a comprehensive desk research a market analysis will be conducted.
Assessment of the conception, implementation and short- to medium-term effects of the CTI Entrepreneurship Programme.
The Austrian Institute for SME Research has assisted the government of Upper Austria in redesigning their labour market strategy with a focus on supply of skilled labour.
Analysis of the effects of digitalisation and industry 4.0 on the economy of Lower Austria.
The study analyses, if the current framework conditions in Austria promote or hinder competitiveness of Austrian enterprises - especially SMEs.
In the framework of this study active and mainly passive support measures for long-term unemployed in selected European countries are analysed.
The situation at the labour market for specific Groups becomes more problematic. One of the political solutions is early intervention.
This project analyses and assesses the labour market situation and development (labour demand and supply) at the level of occupations and qualifications in the regions of Upper Austria.
In this study PIAAC-data concerning ICT-competences are analysed.
The objectives of this study were to analyse the employment situation of young people in Switzerland and the framework conditions in the labour market.
The study investigates the use of competence measurement and assessment among European enterprises.