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This unit is in charge of carrying out analyses on macro-economic labour market dynamics as well as assessments on labour policies. The active and passive policy system and welfare systems are also subject to investigation. Special attention is paid to the following issues: wage evolution (with special reference to minimum wage levels), labour regulation, industrial relations and the most relevant structural phenomena, including the evolution of gender issues, demographic dynamics and the ageing workforce, youth unemployment, labour quality and productivity dynamics. On top of that, emerging labour phenomena and the latest trends in employment (remote work, work schedule reduction, digital platform jobs) are the object of analysis.
Person-In-Charge: Manuel Marocco
Secretariat: Lorenza Zizi | Mary Rinaldi | Natale Cersosimo 06/85447524
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The Labour Market Unit is composed of seven Research Groups:
1) Demographic Dynamics, Labour Market Participation, and Intergenerational Relations Person-In-Charge: Pietro Checcucci ([email protected]) – This Group analyses the labour market in light of demographic dynamics, identifying factors that promote participation across different social groups, with a particular focus on young people and the mature workforce. It also explores intergenerational relations within the context of digital and green transitions. Additionally, the Group supports the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies in monitoring the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA) and oversees activities under the cooperation agreement between the Presidency of the Council of Ministers – Department for Family Policies and the Institute, aimed at promoting active ageing policies.
2) Gender Analysis of the Labour Market and Public Policies Person-In-Charge: Monica Esposito ([email protected]) – The Group focuses on integrating the gender perspective into the analysis of the labour market and public policies, with the aim of identifying the determinants of gender inequalities and providing an information framework that facilitates the development of policies, projects, and measures to overcome them. This objective is pursued through two main approaches: on the one hand, by periodically assessing labour market trends and dynamics from a gender perspective; on the other, by analysing labour market policies using a gender assessment approach, evaluating their implications for men and women ex-ante, during implementation, and ex-post, also considering an intersectional perspective. Within this framework, particular attention is given to examining various dimensions and effects of inequalities, such as the formation of the gender pay gap, as well as to analysing national, European, and international mechanisms aimed at addressing it. The Group’s overall approach is carried out in synergy with national and international institutions responsible for labour market and gender policy issues, the industrial relations system, and stakeholders involved in policy implementation.
3) Job Quality Person-In-Charge: Tiziana Canal ([email protected]) – The Group conducts research and analysis, through a multidisciplinary and comparative approach, on the working conditions of employees and self-employed workers, examining both subjective and objective aspects of work, also in relation to production and organisational contexts. Thanks to the recurring sample survey on Job Quality in Italy, targeting both workers and employers, the Group explores structural and cyclical factors that may influence job quality levels, including labour market conditions, work organisation, technological development, and the industrial relations system.
4) Labour Market Participation Person-In-Charge: Francesca Bergamante ([email protected]) – The Group conducts analyses, including longitudinal and multidisciplinary studies, on the characteristics of labour supply and the factors contributing to labour market detachment or exclusion. It also focuses on examining emerging or underexplored phenomena affecting the population as a whole. To this end, it designs the methodological framework for the various editions of the recurring Inapp-Plus Sample Survey. In particular, it identifies key topics and issues, as well as specific phenomena requiring further investigation, which—thanks to the adaptability and flexibility of the survey tool—can be explored to expand the knowledge base and interpretative perspectives.
5) Technological Innovation and Industrial Relations Person-In-Charge: Massimo De Minicis ([email protected]) – This Group examines the impact of technological innovation on the labour market. Research objectives include exploring the effects of advanced technologies on industrial relations, analysing the role of social actors, collective bargaining evolution, and new production and work organisation models. The Group also investigates transformations driven by automation, focusing on various forms of platform work. Research methodologies integrate quantitative and qualitative approaches, using data from official internal and external sources, as well as comparative international analyses.
6) Analysis of Transition-to-Work Policies and Inequality Reduction Person-In-Charge: Alessandro Chiozza ([email protected]) – This Group monitors extracurricular internships, work-life balance policies, anti-poverty and social exclusion measures, and active labour market policies at national and international levels. It also conducts statistical analyses using administrative data on mandatory employment communications.
7) Monitoring and Evaluation of Employment Services and Labour Policies Person-In-Charge: Paola Stocco ([email protected]) – This Group carries out studies, monitoring, and evaluation of active labour policies aimed at improving employability and employment. It assesses employment services using administrative data from the Unified Information System (Personal and Professional Data Sheets, Immediate Availability Declarations, and Mandatory Communications) of the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies. Additionally, it monitors labour policies targeting specific groups, particularly young people, and evaluates policies addressing local development and business crises. The Group develops tools and methodologies to support employment services and labour policies, including user profiling techniques and standard cost definitions for active labour measures.
The Institute also oversees the following agreement:
- Cooperation agreement between the Presidency of the Council of Ministers – Department for Family Policies (DiPoFam) and the National Institute for the Analysis of Public Policies (INAPP) – Project Manager for Inapp ([email protected]).
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