Around the world in 80 ways – What support for displaced workers?

Even with the best possible anticipation by companies or policymakers, structural change – caused by globalisation and many other factors – will lead to the loss of jobs and ultimately unemployment. What type of policy or policies should be applied when this occurs? One response is the so-called Active Labour Market Policy (ALMP). This fact sheet forms part of the Eurofound resource pack on Around the world in 80 ways – today’s global market place. The pack explores the impact of globalisation, providing insights into developments, perceptions and measures dealing with its consequences.