IER News & blogs
IER director at Global Labour Markets Conference
In February IER Director, Chris Warhurst, was an invited speaker at in the in Riyadh. It is a new, annual event involving the World Bank, ILO and United Nations, global trade union organisations and C-suite business leaders. Chris participated in two sessions, the first a presidential style 鈥榞loves off鈥 debate about skills and AI and the second presenting IER鈥檚 work on green jobs and a just transition.
Re-thinking Europe鈥檚 skill needs: Reflections following the European Year of Skills
This , which will mark the official launch of the book 鈥溾, will bring together experts and professionals to explore how we can tackle the skill needs in today鈥檚 ever-changing world.
New Digital Badging Commission
In May, the RSA launched its new . The Commission will run over 2024-25 with the aim of broadening the understanding, development and adoption of digital badges so that lifelong learning in the UK is better recognised and rewarded. It is co-chaired by Professor Sir Chris Husbands and Rebecca Garrod-Waters. IER Director Chris Warhurst is one of the Commissioners.
Cedefop Skills Forecast
Dr. Jeisson Cardenas-Rubio from IER presented the occupational and qualification forecast for the EU at the expert workshop 'Cedefop Skills Forecast - Preparing the 2025 Release.'
The workshop was organised by Cedefop's Skills Forecast and benefited from the collaboration of a network of Individual Country Experts (ICEs).
LMI for All Webinar Series: Predicting Future Skill Needs
Bookings are now open for the next webinar on Predicting Future Skill Needs. Tickets for the event on 7 May, 10-11.30 am are available via .