Talking Mission and Ambition with PES Network Chair Caroline Mancel

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PESPod episode 19 shares Network plans and priorities for 2024 and beyond

The latest PESPod episode #19 features the Chair of the PES Network, Caroline Mancel, discussing her background and what hopes and ambitions she has for the Network. Mancel, who assumed the role of PES Network Chair in July 2023, while continuing her role as Deputy Director General of Brussels-based PES Actiris, provides valuable insights into her journey, challenges faced by the European labour market, and next steps on her agenda. Mancel's background in international relations as well as her passion for fostering collaboration and making tangible progress shine through as she discusses the challenges facing the current labour market, such as skills shortages and mismatches, and the importance of addressing them: "We are really facing skills and labour shortages in the labour market, and we have started mapping how PES are measuring shortages across the EU. That's the first step to take, and now we're discussing a possible common approach…For all these challenges, we are really trying to embrace them in a very holistic way." She also acknowledges the European Year of Skills as a positive initiative by the European Commission during the podcast episode, saying that she believes the Year of Skills offers an opportunity to prioritise skills development. Not to be missed, the PES Network has contributed to the discourse with a paper on the European Year of Skills. Emphasising the importance of supporting the shift to green jobs, Mancel discussed the PES Network paper on support to greening the labour market. The paper explores how PES are adapting to the green labour market by mitigating its impact, supporting green industries, and addressing skill needs through various approaches, including partnerships and incentives. Mancel also emphasises the significance of European solidarity, mutual trust among PES members, and fostering concrete partnerships with stakeholders. Her commitment to creating a culture of value and importance within the PES Network highlights her leadership approach, promising a positive impact on employment services in Europe as they navigate the evolving labour market. With a focus on addressing labour market challenges, fostering partnerships, and promoting lifelong learning, Mancel shares that she aims to enhance the effectiveness of European Public Employment Services and benefit job seekers and employers alike. Download and listen to the 19th episode of PESPod wherever you listen to your podcasts including here. If you have any comments about this episode of PESPod or relevant topics for future episodes, write to us at: [e-mail]. If you want to contact us with ideas for interviewees, or questions you would like movers and shakers in the EU employment world to tell you about then just email us: [e-mail]
A contribution to the European Year of Skills - Opinion paper: https://ec.europa.eu/social/BlobServlet?docId=27000&langId=en
PES support to greening of the labour market: https://ec.europa.eu/social/BlobServlet?docId=26998&langId=en

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1. INTRO (00:00:00)

2. WHO IS CAROLINE MANCEL? (00:01:54)

3. BRUSSELS LABOUR MARKET (00:04:19)

4. CAROLINE’S MOTIVATIONS AND ASPIRATIONS AS PES NETWORK CHAIR (00:05:55)

5. EU LABOUR MARKET CHALLENGES (00:11:37)

6. GREEN JOBS AND DIGITAL TRANSITION (00:13:55)

7. EUROPEAN YEAR OF SKILLS (00:16:41)

8. WIDENING NETWORK PARTNERSHIPS (00:18:30)

9. CREATING A CULTURE OF IMPORTANCE AND VALUE (00:20:12)