Nordic Lessons for an Inclusive Recovery? Responses to the Impact of COVID-19 on the Labour Market
![image of Nordic Lessons for an Inclusive Recovery? Responses to the Impact of COVID-19 on the Labour Market image of Nordic Lessons for an Inclusive Recovery? Responses to the Impact of COVID-19 on the Labour Market](https://assets.oecdcode.org/covers/100/2aa7bcc1.jpg)
This report examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nordic labour markets and the associated policy responses undertaken in the areas of unemployment benefits, job retention schemes, active labour market policies and skill development policies. The report discusses the details of these policy measures across Nordic countries and draws out the main lessons learned from their response to the crisis. Finally, the report provides a set of key recommendations in each policy area to enable Nordic countries to build more inclusive and resilient labour markets in the post-pandemic period.
Foreword
Governments are looking to learn lessons from the unprecedented measures taken in the context of the COVID‑19 pandemic, as they address the new challenges brought about by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis but also make progress towards labour markets that are more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient to future shocks. The OECD Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs contributes to these efforts by analysing the impact of COVID‑19 on employment and jobs, examining the labour market and social policy responses taken by countries and by developing policy advice drawing on international good practice.
- Click to access:
-
Click to download PDF - 385.93KBPDF