Summary of the Global Conference on Measuring New Forms of Employment
July 4-5, 2024. Organized by Eurostat in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO), the event brought together high-profile policymakers, statistical experts, and researchers from the labor market domain, as well as representatives from workers’ and employers’ organizations from Europe and around the world.
Objectives and Themes
The main aim of the conference was to discuss and develop reliable statistics to measure and understand new forms of employment. In the context of rapid labor market changes driven by digitalization, artificial intelligence, and demographic shifts, participants emphasized the need for precise and relevant data to monitor and adapt labor policies.
Key topics addressed included:
- The evolution of work relationships and employment modalities.
- Employment on digital platforms and recent experiences in measuring non-standard forms of work.
- Implementation of the new International Classification of Status in Employment within the EU Labor Force Survey.
Participation of AASR
The Association of Foreign Employees in Romania (AASR) was represented at the conference by its president, Mr. Cristian Ganea. AASR’s participation was crucial in highlighting the specific challenges and solutions related to integrating non-EU foreign citizens into the Romanian labor market. Mr. Ganea emphasized the importance of collecting accurate data to support integration policies and ensure the rights and well-being of foreign employees.
Conclusions
The conference highlighted the necessity of high-quality statistical data to better understand modern work realities and facilitate well-informed policy actions. Participants agreed on the importance of international collaboration to develop and implement common statistical standards that reflect new forms of work and support the transition to a formal and sustainable economy.
