The power of quality jobs – Europe’s path to sustainable and inclusive growth

The power of quality jobs – Europe’s path to sustainable and inclusive growth  

4 March 2026 (10:15-11:45)

Description

This session will discuss one of the most pressing issues of our times: how best to promote quality jobs and a competitive economy in light of ongoing economic transformations and challenges. It will explore different dimensions of job quality and their impact on productivity growth and employment. This will also provide useful insights on which policies can help to enhance job quality, protect vulnerable workers and promote a dynamic and growing economy.

Moderator

Ali Al-Jaberi, ProModeration

Keynote speaker

Francis Green, Emeritus Professor of Work and Education Economics, University College London

Panel discussion

Mark Pearson, Deputy Director, OECD

Isabelle Barthes, Deputy General Secretary, industriAll Europe

Valentina Guerra, Director Social Affairs and Training, SMEunited

Ivailo Kalfin, Executive Director, EUROFOUND

Albane Sauveplane, Deputy Director for Social Policy and Employment, French Treasury