Local employment forum

Nyíregyháza's (HU) innovative multi-level governance approach to labour market improvement represents a scalable and transferable model of stakeholder engagement and strategic action. The cornerstone of the initiative is the Employment Forum, a consultative body representing a wide range of public and private stakeholders.  The Forum meets regularly to discuss key issues such as talent retention, women in the labour market and digitalisation. Initially a top-down network, the Forum has evolved into a self-activated, collaborative body with grassroots working groups addressing specific labour market issues. Between 2017 and 2023, more than 120 events have been organised, leading to tangible outcomes such as business surveys, large-scale career orientation events and online platforms to retain skilled workers.