Employer Survey

The what and why of Employer Surveys

In a context of dynamic and complex labour markets, matching the right workers and skills with the right jobs becomes increasingly difficult. However, it is crucial that policy-makers understand current and future skills needs in a constantly changing job environment, as well as the skills required for their economies. One of the tools frequently used to identify current and future labour market demand is the employer survey, which generates data on employers’ needs for skills and the investment required in developing them.

Start learning with this mini module

The employer survey is one of the tools used to identify current and future labour market demand, generating data on employers’ needs for skills and investment in developing them. This mini module will help you to gain a clearer understanding of what an employer survey is, as well as guiding you through the basic elements of preparation and implementation and highlighting a number of success factors.

Duration: 25 minutes.