HOSPITALS
“ The health workforce crisis in Europe is no longer a looming threat – it is here and now ”
DR HANS KLUGE WHO REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR EUROPE to develop further our own industrial sectors , defence and security needs and challenges related to working conditions in some sectors and locations .”
The EC said it had identified 42 ‘ shortage ’ occupations , with some differences across the member states .
Its plan sets out actions in five areas to be implemented “ swiftly ” at the EU , national , and social-partners ’ level . These are :
• Supporting the activation of underrepresented people in the labour market
• Providing support for skills development
• Training and education
• Improving working conditions in certain sectors
• Improving fair intra-EU mobility for workers and learners
• Attracting talent from outside the EU .
It says it has committed to investing € 65bn in : skills programmes ; vocational excellence centres ; skills partnerships ; sick leave policy analysis ; pension reform analysis ; peer reviewing of national approaches to addressing psycho-social risks at work .
Skills shortages set to continue to rise Labour and skills shortages are expected to continue rising over the coming decades , predominantly thanks to demographic change and the increase in the demand for workers with specific skills , for instance , required for the digital and green transitions .
EC EVP and Chair of the Commissioner ’ s Group , Valdis Dombrovskis , says : “ We are proposing to work together with member states and social partners to bring more people into the labour market , support skills development and better working conditions , as well as attract skilled talent from outside the EU .
“ At the same time , we want to promote greater internal mobility within the EU ’ s labour market , while preserving workers ’ rights and regional development .”
As Europe confronts the challenge , concerted efforts and substantial investments are imperative . Collaboration between member states , social partners and the EU will be essential in devising and implementing effective measures to bolster the healthcare workforce and safeguard the future of healthcare delivery .
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