The digitalisation of unemployment insurance and the PES is continually advancing. Three customer surveys conducted in the first half of the year show that this is viewed positively by both jobseekers and employers.

According to SECO's surveys, there were 89’881 unemployed people registered with the regional employment centres (RAV) at the end of August, which is 2’280 more than in the previous month. The unemployment rate increased from 1.9% in July 2023 to 2.0% in the reporting month. Compared with the same month the previous year, the number of unemployed people declined by 1’491 (-1,6%).

In order to meet the evolving needs of jobseekers and employers, the Supervisory Commission for the Unemployment Insurance Compensation Fund adopted the 2030 Public Employment Services Strategy in the summer, a concise and stimulating paper setting out three areas of action.

We are now present on LinkedIn via our channel ‘SECO - Labour market/unemployment insurance’. Keep up with the latest posts and news on unemployment insurance and public employment services on social media. Follow us on the most important work-related social network and join the discussion!

The Data Protection Act, which came into force on 1 September 2023, has been modernised and adapted to current needs. The page on 'Information on the processing of personal data in the UI’s information systems' has been updated accordingly.