Employment policies: From crisis to recovery

In a context where recovery might be slower than expected, it does not appear advisable for governments to abandon prematurely the fiscal and monetary policies adopted to face the crisis. In turn, employment policies can assist recovery, whether with investment in infrastructure as part of a strategy to dynamize local labour markets and small enterprises, or with indirect employment policies at an early phase of reactivation. In addition, increased investment in labour training and in the development of employment services will favour more expeditious and productive rehiring for the unemployed workforce.