Jobs, Skills & Impact

Europe’s greatest asset is its people and their diversity. Europe cannot afford to waste talent. Every person is unique and should be able to find a job, develop and stay active. This is especially pertinent in the context of the world’s rapid technological evolution. The Jobs, Skills & Impact Working Group focuses on ways to bridge the skills gap, build an inclusive company culture, and industries value to society as a driver for inclusive growth.

Paulo Azevedo - Chair of the ERT Committee on Jobs, Skills & Impact

In this video message recorded for the EU Pact for Skills, Paulo Azevedo (Chairman of Sonae) talks about the urgent need for more cooperation on reskillign and upskilling in European society.

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7 May 2021

ERT announces new initiative to stimulate reskilling and boost human capital in the EU

PORTO, 7 MAY 2021: As the Porto Social Summit* takes place today under the Portuguese Presidency of the European Council, the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) announces a new...

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5 March 2021

Voluntary Targets 2021 Report on Women in Leadership Positions

BRUSSELS, 5 MARCH 2021 - The European Round Table for Industry (ERT) today publishes updated targets for the advancement of women in 38 industrial and technology companies headquartered in...

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29 September 2020

ERT launches new toolkit to promote knowledge exchange in Inclusion & Diversity

The European Round Table for Industry (ERT) today releases a new toolkit of case studies to promote Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) from some of European industry’s biggest and best...

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1 July 2020

Reskilling in European Industry

Skills and jobs are essential to develop a more inclusive, resilient and competitive society. In Europe, this has been acknowledged for many years - solidarity and social cohesion being key...

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10 June 2020

European industrial leaders support the Next Generation EU recovery plan

As many European countries move to gradually reopen their economies, European corporate leaders today announced their support for European Commission (EC) President von der Leyen’s Next Generation EU recovery plan¹...

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19 November 2018

European business leaders commit to inclusion and diversity pledge

More than fifty business leaders of some of Europe’s largest companies have today signed up to the first pan-European commitment of its kind, to promote inclusion and diversity in the...

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The ERT "Jobs, Skills & Impact" Working Group:

Chair

Paulo Azevedo

Chairman Sonae

Convenor

João Gunther Amaral

Sonae

Contact

Bert D'Hooghe

+32 2 543 10 59
bert.dhooghe@ert.eu

All Focus Areas

Competitiveness & Innovation

European companies and their employees are under increasing pressure from international competition.

Strengthening Europe’s Place in the World

The European Union has benefited its citizens economically and socially, regardless of the current challenges.

Digital Transformation

The digital transformation of industry is a critical factor for Europe’s competitiveness, growth and jobs.

Jobs, Skills & Impact

Europe’s greatest asset is its people and their diversity. We focus on bridging the skills gap and building an inclusive company culture.

Energy Transition & Climate Change

The EU has taken a global lead in climate action - climate neutrality and global competitiveness must be mutually reinforcing.

Trade & Market Access

Free trade is one of the founding principles of the EU, and we need to take a stand to protect and preserve it.

Competition Policy

Unfair trading practices as well as the increasing dominance of global companies originating in the East and West are threatening Europe’s economy.

Finance & Tax

Europe must become a more attractive destination for doing business and making investments.

Focus AreasJobs, Skills & Impact

Paulo Azevedo - Chair of the ERT Committee on Jobs, Skills & Impact

Featured Documents

ERT announces new initiative to stimulate reskilling and boost human capital in the EU

Voluntary Targets 2021 Report on Women in Leadership Positions

ERT launches new toolkit to promote knowledge exchange in Inclusion & Diversity

Reskilling in European Industry

European industrial leaders support the Next Generation EU recovery plan

European business leaders commit to inclusion and diversity pledge

Jobs, Skills & Impact

The ERT "Jobs, Skills & Impact" Working Group:

Chair

Paulo Azevedo

Convenor

João Gunther Amaral

Contact

Bert D'Hooghe

All Focus Areas

Competitiveness & Innovation

Strengthening Europe’s Place in the World

Digital Transformation

Jobs, Skills & Impact

Energy Transition & Climate Change

Trade & Market Access

Competition Policy

Finance & Tax