Database of labour market practices
This database gathers practices in the field of employment submitted by European countries for the purposes of mutual learning. These practices have proven to be successful in the country concerned, according to its national administration. The European Commission does not have a position on the policies or measures mentioned in the database.
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| Original Title: | Zaposli.me/ Spodbujanje zaposlovanja težje zaposljivih brezposelnih oseb |
| Country: | Slovenia |
| Responsible body: | Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities (MLFSA) |
| Name(s) of other organisations involved (partners / sub-contractors): | Employment Service of Slovenia (ESS) - implementer of the scheme; Employers |
| Start Year of implementation: | 2009 |
| End Year of implementation: | Ongoing |
| EU policy relevance: | The purpose is to increase the employability of unemployed persons who are disadvantaged in the labour market (e. g. young and older workers low-skilled workers, long-term unemployed etc.), as well as to prevent their social exclusion. In addition, the latest cycle of the scheme includes fostering equal opportunities for, and combating discrimination of, the Roma ethnic minority. These goals match the policy priorities set by the Europe 2020 strategy, particularly the EU’s aim to foster inclusive growth |
| National labour market context: | Due to the economic crisis, the labour market situation in Slovenia has been worsening since 2008. The growth of GDP has remained negative or very low, and as a consequence the unemployment rate has increased. The following are some employment rates (Source: Labour Force Survey-LFS):
Amongst the unemployed, the most relevant groups are:
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| Policy area: | Active labour market policies, Job creation, Prevention of poverty through inclusive labour markets, Social inclusion and anti-discrimination |
| Specific policy or labour market problem being addressed: | It aims to combat high unemployment among disadvantaged groups (elderly, young, low-skilled), in addition it also aims at preventing social exclusion and poverty. Within the scheme, the target group has changed according to the changes in the labour market. Since 2008 the unemployment amongst the most disadvantaged groups has been increasing. |
| Aims and objectives of the policy or measure: | Consistent with its general goal of preventing social exclusion and poverty, the employment subsidy scheme has introduced targets to foster the inclusion of certain groups and promote sustainable job opportunities. Specifically:
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| Main activities / actions underpinning the policy or measure: | Employers are selected by public tenders. Qualified employers are eligible for financial aid in the form of a subsidy, which amounts to EUR 5 000 per unemployed person. They have to employ each unemployed person for at least 12 months, with full time working arrangements. The employers submit a description of the jobs offered to the disadvantaged groups. On the basis of employers’ job descriptions, the employment advisors at the Employment Service of Slovenia decide which unemployed groups can be included in the scheme. The final selection of candidates is done by employers. |
| Geographical scope of policy or measure: | National |
| Target groups: | Long-term unemployed (more than 12 months), Older workers and unemployed (aged 50 to 64 years), Young people (aged 16 to 25 years) |
| Outputs and outcomes of the policy or measure: | Within the period 2009-2013, 15,000 disadvantaged unemployed people were employed with the subsidy, many of whom came from the measure’s main target groups. In descending order of those best represented, the following characteristics were present in the group:
50% of those included in the scheme were still employed 12 months after the subsidy expired (with the same or another employer). |
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Employ.me/ Promoting employment of disadvantaged unemployed persons