Identification of skill needs : projects and actions for Greece : a review

This review describes recent activities and projects in identifying skill requirements in Greece. Results suggest that problems of skill mismatch are mainly due to a deficit in demand for skilled labour rather than a deficit in supply of skills. Most Greek firms - mainly small businesses - are not open to new developments and or developing their employees' skills. This is a challenge for policy to support training, to foster openness to cope with new challenges, raise awareness of the importance of training and skills and make use of the opportunities offered by information and communication technologies. Much more research is needed in Greece on skill needs, mismatch in labour markets and skill acquisition of target groups - and above all on transferring research findings into policy and practice.