Hybrid and remote work raised inclusion and sustainability while employment gap of people with disabilities remains high – Joint Employment Report 2023

Hybrid and remote work raised inclusion and sustainability while employment gap of people with disabilities remains high – Joint Employment Report 2023

The European Commission and the Council have finalised their Joint Employment Report, which will be adopted by the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs (EPSCO) Council. The discussion concerns an overview of relevant employment and social developments both at the European and national’s levels. The analysis takes into account the effect of the pandemic, the Russian invasion and the energy crises on the labour market, stating that skills shortages increased, while inflation harmed households’ wealth and the raise of minimum wages. However, there is some positive news: hybrid and remote working augmented inclusivity and sustainability, digital literacy is on the rise and employment rates are going to pre-pandemic levels. Focusing on the rates of labour inclusivity for people caring disabilities, the gap remains significant in some EU countries, rendering the actuation of the Disability Employment Package necessary.

Read the full report here.