Daily Archives: March 23, 2015

The computerisation of European jobs | Jeremy Bowles at Bruegel.org

March 23, 2015 By in Business Administration, People, Personal Branding, Politics, Science, Society, Unemployment Tags: , , , , 1 Comment
English: robotics

English: robotics (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

This is an excellent, must-read article from think-tank, Bruegel. Check it out!

via The computerisation of European jobs | Jeremy Bowles at Bruegel.org.

The article looks at latest research which estimates the probability of Europe’s jobs being replaced with a computer or robot. For sure, many traditional middle and working class jobs are at risk. Millennials or their parents and grand-parents might think that the solution is choosing careers at least risk. But the most popular careers will attract the most competition.

Any thoughts on best practice for choosing a future career in Europe?

Thoughts?

UNEQUAL EUROPE Recommendations for a more caring EU – Friends of Europe

March 23, 2015 By in Business Administration, Defense Policy, Democracy, Education, Energy Policy, Euro Crisis, Fiscal Policy, Foreign Policy, People, Politics Tags: , , , , , , Leave a comment
English: Members of the Socialists and Democra...

English: Members of the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament protest austerity measures at the Parc du Cinquantenaire in Brussels, Belgium on September 29, 2010. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

English: Members of the Socialists and Democra...

English: Members of the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament protest austerity measures at the Parc du Cinquantenaire in Brussels, Belgium on September 29, 2010. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

This is an important study, making far-reaching recommendations for a more caring Europe. It’s worth a read. Check it out!

via UNEQUAL EUROPE Recommendations for a more caring EU – Friends of Europe.

Even if we accept the end goal, for a second, it’s worth pondering the different start points and the current economic landscape in Europe. For a variety of complex reasons, there’s an enormous economic, social and political divide between parts of North, South and Eastern Europe. Even now, with massive unemployment, there are vastly divergent views on reform and growth.

Surely, increasing the social and caring problems in the EU will deepen and prolong the economic, social and political crisis?

Thoughts?