Talk Labour shortages

The Ing. Rodolfo Debenedetti Foundation (fRDB) is pleased to announce the XXVII European Conference, dedicated to the theme of labour shortages. The conference will take place in Bologna on Friday, 5 June 2026.

In recent years, labour markets across Europe and other advanced economies have experienced persistent labour shortages, rising vacancy rates, and increasing difficulties in matching workers to available jobs. At the same time, demographic change, technological transformation, and evolving skill requirements are reshaping labour demand and supply. Understanding the causes and consequences of labour shortages is therefore crucial for designing effective labour market and education policies.

The 2026 European Conference brings together leading scholars and policy experts to discuss new evidence on labour shortages, labour force participation, skill mismatch, demographic trends, and the role of digital job-matching platforms. The conference aims to foster dialogue between academia, policymakers, and labour market practitioners.