The ageing workforce, labour shortages, the ongoing digitalisation and the globalisation of the economy have a substantial impact on our society. These societal trends require effective policy measures.
We provide policy makers innovative and hands-on solutions that foster inclusion in the labour market, in education, in lifelong learning and in health, reinforcing social cohesion. Through applied research—ranging from exploratory studies and strategic advice to evaluations and impact assessments— we uncover options, conditions and success factors that advance an inclusive society, equal opportunities and accessible services.
We focus on following key areas: Labour market, lifelong learning and education and well-being, health and social cohesion.
Services
Labour market, inclusion & working conditions
As our population ages, the pool of available workers keeps shrinking. Many vacancies are still unfulfilled while young people and other vulnerable groups still struggle to get in. An inclusive labour market providing sustainable employment benefits everyone: it gives people financial security and purpose, helps employers fill their vacancies, and fuels sustainable prosperity for society. To support public organisations in these challenges, we provide following services :
- Evaluation of employment measures to increase the impact and uptake of policy measurements
- Analysis of working conditions
- Analysis of transformation of labour and society to identify the needs and trends in social policy
- Strategic advice on activation policy on local level to support local authorities in reorganizing their activation policy
Learning: education & lifelong learning
Education plays a crucial role in an inclusive and future-oriented society. At IDEA Consult, we support governments and organisations with analyses and policy advice ranging from pre-school to higher education and lifelong learning. We connect education with areas such as work, welfare and innovation, and help develop strategies and tools that focus on equal opportunities, quality and a strong learning culture. To strengthen public actors in this regard, we offer the following services:
- Substantiated analysis for strategic policy to support organisations in formulating ambitious and achievable action plans based on in-depth analyses
- Policy evaluation to maximise impact
- Co-creation for tailor-made solutions
- Participatory approach for solutions that are in line with the field of work
- Ambitious and achievable action plans and targeted policy recommendations
- Implementation of lifelong learning strategies and the design of tools
- Concept development and educational design research
Well-being, care & social cohesion
As care needs grow and well-being challenges become more complex, ensuring inclusive, accessible, and people-centred support systems is more important than ever. Mental and physical health, social connection, and a sense of meaningfulness are essential for individuals to thrive and for communities to stay resilient. Through research and advice and by helping public organisations design evidence-based policies and strategies, we aim to improve access to care, strengthen social cohesion, and foster environments that promote health for all. To support them in these ambitions, we offer the following services:
- Evaluation of policies related to care and well-being to enhance their impact
- Strategy and policy recommendations to support organizations in developing action plans
- Development of measurement tools and dashboards to monitor initiatives around well-being, care, and social cohesion
- Facilitating co-creation processes with policymakers, professionals, and citizens to design policies that resonate with everyone’s daily life
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