European Parliament releases report on ‘Digitalisation and changes in the world of work’
The European Parliament has produced a study ‘Digitalisation and changes in the world of work’, which was published for its Committee on Employment and Social Affairs. The aim is to decide on appropriate policies for mitigating risks of digitalisation for workers. The report finds that the diversity of tasks within jobs makes the risk of …
Ukraine joins Digital Europe programme
Ukraine has joined the Digital Europe programme and is the first country to conclude an association deal with the EU. The agreement will allow Ukrainian organisations to apply for funding and support for projects financed by the programme.
Share your best practice on Digital Skills and Jobs Platform
The European Commission’s Digital Skills and Jobs Platform calls on its stakeholders to share good practice from their organisations. This could e.g., relate to how employers motivate people to reskill and upskill, or how digital upskilling opportunities are offered to employees.
90% CIOs say job has gone beyond technology, new report finds
9 out of 10 Chief Information Officers (CIOs) say that their role has moved ‘beyond technology’ and now includes non-traditional areas such as data analytics, business reporting, sustainability and talent acquisition.
DESI 2022 published
The European Commission has published the results of the 2022 Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI). The Index measures EU Member States’ progress of different aspects of the digital world. Overall, Member States have made significant progress in digitalisation. However, closing the digital skills gaps remains a major challenge.
EU institutions agree on governance framework for the digital transition
The Council of the EU, the European Parliament and the European Commission reached a political deal on the ‘Path to the Digital Decade’ on 14 July.
New Pact for Skills partnership agreed among industry partners
A new partnership signed in July has committed more industrial partners to the ‘Pact for Skills’ charter – a flagship initiative for EU’s digital transformation.
How inflation disrupts the IT sector
CIOs are being forced to navigate rising prices for IT supplies, services, and talent by rethinking IT portfolios, reprioritising IT spend, and honing business efficiencies.
Digital Assembly taking place as hybrid event 21-22 June
The Digital Assembly 2022 will take place as a hybrid event in Toulouse, France, on 21-22 June.
New Declaration on open, free internet
The EU, the US and other international partners have proposed a ‘Declaration for the Future of the Internet – the vision and principles of a trusted Internet that is open, free, global, interoperable, reliable and secure’.
