Biannual international review published since 1985 by the Basque Government for economic analysis and debate, with special attention to themes which affect the Basque Economy. ISSN-0213-3865 / / E-ISSN 2340-4051
This special issue of Ekonomiaz examines ways in which the major demographic, technological and climatic transformations of the decade are already beginning to impact the labour market. This situation is creating uncertainty for the economy in general, but more specifically, with regard to the types of employment that will be created and the new skills that will be required from present and future employees.
The issue will draw on some of the ideas and discussions contained in the white paper on employment in the Basque Country. It will explore measures and actions that might help to foster productivity and high-quality employment by addressing these challenges, considering the specific strengths and weaknesses of each society. Certain emerging sectors and occupations will experience significant growth and here, new skills will be required. At the same time, however, workers in some other declining industries and fields of employment will inevitably have to adapt to the changes and seek employment in other expanding sectors. Crucially, public policy will need to intervene to mitigate the negative impact on the most vulnerable groups with greatest difficulty in relocating.
This special issue is accompanied by two works of free collaboration. The first focuses on the need for environmental dissemination by companies in the context of the climate crisis and energy transition; the second looks at the importance of organizational ambidexterity for competitiveness among SMEs, based on a case study of Basque companies.
