Beyond risk aversion: Why women’s caution about AI deserves a closer look

29 June, 2026

By Elif Bahar and Anna Milanez As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into workplaces, women have been found to exhibit greater cautiousness in adopting the technology compared to men. This post argues that interpreting this cautiousness primarily as risk aversion or a lack of confidence may overlook important structural realities. Drawing on existing research … More Beyond risk aversion: Why women’s caution about AI deserves a closer look

Skills Intelligence in Action: Join the 2026 IFSI Webinar Cycle

29 May, 2026

By Mitchell Peters Skills intelligence – the systematic use of labour market and learner data to inform education and training decisions – is rapidly moving from a niche analytical exercise to an emerging form of organizational innovation in higher education. Yet institutions face the double challenge of collecting the right data and using it well: … More Skills Intelligence in Action: Join the 2026 IFSI Webinar Cycle

A Skills-First Labour Market: New OECD Report and Launch Webinar

21 May, 2026

By Michele Tuccio, Shizuka Kato and Roland Tusz Labour markets across OECD countries are changing at a pace that formal education systems alone struggle to match. Technological transformation, demographic pressures, and the growing complexity of occupational demands are collectively widening the gap between the skills employers need and the qualifications candidates hold. In this context, … More A Skills-First Labour Market: New OECD Report and Launch Webinar

How can we improve learning opportunities for adults?

25 June, 2025

By Anja Meierkord, Roland Tusz and Michele Tuccio The 2023 Survey of Adult Skills provides insights into how adult learning is faring across countries: participation is stagnating, inequalities persist, and much of the training on offer focuses on compliance training. It’s time to rethink how we deliver adult learning, prioritising accessible and flexible courses that … More How can we improve learning opportunities for adults?

Leveraging Micro-credentials for Lifelong Learning

2 December, 2024

by Elif Bahar and Michele Tuccio Micro-credentials are becoming increasingly popular as a way for learners to retrain and upskill quickly and efficiently. They are becoming especially prevalent in the fast-moving tech sector, helping workers to keep up with changing skill demands. However, some core challenges remain that limit the effectiveness of the micro-credential system. … More Leveraging Micro-credentials for Lifelong Learning

Breaking Barriers: How a Skills-First Approach Can Transform the Workplace

25 November, 2024

by Elif Bahar and Michele Tuccio Skills-first approaches focus on candidates’ skills rather than the way they have been acquired. They increase the size of the talent pool and make it more diverse. The OECD report Bridging Talent Shortages in Tech draws on good practices from OECD countries to develop a roadmap for employers, education … More Breaking Barriers: How a Skills-First Approach Can Transform the Workplace

Charting the Path in an AI-Powered Workforce: Balancing Skills and Ethics

6 November, 2023

by Stefano Scarpetta (OECD Director for Employment Labour and Social Affairs) To harness the potential of Artificial intelligence (AI), workers and managers will need to develop an awareness of how AI systems can be integrated in the workplace and develop skills to work alongside AI. Moreover, companies should ensure that ethical considerations are embedded in … More Charting the Path in an AI-Powered Workforce: Balancing Skills and Ethics

Make Tech More Diverse! A Showcase of Innovative Practices in Tech – Invitation to Virtual Workshop

13 October, 2023

Registration vital! REGISTER HERE to join us on 18 October for this interactive and important discussion.  As part of work for the EU – US Trade and Technology Council’s Talent for Growth Task Force, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) will facilitate a ‘world café’ style virtual workshop to showcase innovative diversity practices … More Make Tech More Diverse! A Showcase of Innovative Practices in Tech – Invitation to Virtual Workshop

Unlocking the potential of flexible adult learning – Invitation to two online events

11 September, 2023

In an era of rapid technological advances, changing employment landscapes and evolving skill requirements, the traditional model of adult learning is undergoing profound change. Adult learning systems need to adapt and evolve to meet the changing needs of learners, enterprises, and economies.  Increasing flexibility must be placed at the heart of this transformation. The Organisation … More Unlocking the potential of flexible adult learning – Invitation to two online events

A 10-step guide to setting up effective recognition of prior learning systems

26 June, 2023

By Patricia Navarro-Palau and Michele Tuccio Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an essential tool to improve the employability of adults and to (re)engage them in education and learning, especially for adults without formal qualifications. The new OECD brief Recognition of prior learning: A practical guide for policy makers introduces a toolkit aimed at helping … More A 10-step guide to setting up effective recognition of prior learning systems