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Growth encouragement and workers’ rights – are they compatible?

Posted in ISRAEL 15 Vision, tagged , , , on March 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The CEO of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor recently mentioned a dilemma which characterizes the Ministry’s work: “Does our will to encourage the economy fit in with our will to protect workers?” Even raising the question signifies a mindset that perceives a conflict between encouraging growth and the protection of workers’ rights. This [...]

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Training for the global market

Posted in ISRAEL 15 Vision, tagged , , , on January 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

 A recently published decision, by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor announces the beginning of a new program rewarding employers who train new employees. The employers, in return for the subsidy, would help these employees earn a professional diploma.

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Dan Senor, on leapfrogging and innovation

Posted in ISRAEL 15 Vision, tagged , , on December 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

In a recently published interview, Dan Senor, one of the authors of the best-selling book Start-Up Nation (Along with Saul Singer), discusses the strong link between a socio-economic leapfrog and innovation.
 

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Learning about the EU Flexicurity approach

Posted in ISRAEL 15 Vision, tagged , , , on November 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The Reut team recently came back from a study visit to the EU in which we meet with officials and EU social partners regarding the Flexicurity approach.

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Reut Study Visit to the EU and OECD

Posted in About Reut, ISRAEL 15 Vision, tagged , , on November 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The leaders of Reut’s Socio-Economic Team, Amit Granek and Omri Zegen, recently returned from a study visit to the EU and OECD, which was supported by Friedrich Ebert Foundation. The purpose of the trip was to take European and Global experience of regional development and try and understand its relevancy to Israel. The specific aim [...]

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Long term thinking in the Kibbutz Industry

Posted in ISRAEL 15 Vision, tagged , , , on November 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

A recent Globes interview with the Managing Director of the Kibbutz Industry Association, Mr. Amor Rabin, revealed the industry business strategies for the coming years.

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Increasing Gaps are Obstacles to the Achievement of IL15 Vision

Posted in ISRAEL 15 Vision, tagged , , , , on October 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

A report recently published by the OECD points to the growing gaps between rich and poor in OECD countries. According to a report published by the UN Development Program, Israel is ranked fourth in terms of Gini index. Such deep gaps may endanger the achievement of IL15 vision.

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Ongoing Dialogue: The Secret to Implementing Changes

Posted in ISRAEL 15 Vision, tagged , , , on October 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The failure of the “Agreed Payment Holiday” policy demonstrates the need for partnership between sectors as a tool for implementing changes in the labor market.

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Israel and the Economic Crisis 3: A Chance to Design a Relevant Labor Market Policy

Posted in ISRAEL 15 Vision, tagged , , , , on March 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The economic crisis has led to calls for the government to encourage employers not to fire their workers. However, this policy may perpetuate non-competitive factories and industries at a high cost.

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