Slide3:
UNDP/Ernest&Young Survey/Publication in English:
„Employing the Roma: Insights from Business” 2006.
Slide4:
with GC logo
translation/editing into Hungarian: Holcim Zrt.
founding of the printing: Szerencsejáték Zrt. through Autonómia Foundation
printing in Bratislava
Ready for launch in Hungary with ILO-CEET support
Complementary study by UNDP/TÁRKI:
„Barriers to Roma Employment”
Launch of ‘Employing the Roma’ publication in Hungary 13 February 2007 Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour ::
Launch of ‘Employing the Roma’ publication in Hungary 13 February 2007 Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour : No. of total participants: 145
Out of which:
Private sector – 64 participant
Government – 16 participant
Local governments – 3 participant
Roma leaders – 16 participant
NGOs & other organizations – 20 participant
Media – 26 contacts
No. of companies and employees interviewed:
No. of companies and employees interviewed
Hungary –
Czech Republic –
Slovakia –
Spain –
Conclusions:
Conclusions Key importance of setting common goals and objectives
Policy based on diversity is necessary, but insufficient condition
Lead examples and right values are indispensable
Companies can cooperate with new partners to find suitable recruits
Tackling prejudice head-on – promoting role models
Recommendations for the Government:
Recommendations for the Government
Education, awareness raising - for all generations
Use of positive discrimination in competitive processes
Public administration emloyment policies should support equal opportunities and non-discriminative practices in the private sector
The promotion of closer links between local employment agencies and business
Require policy of positive discrimination from companies
Media and public education campaign to challange prejudice
The development of best practice guidance for companies
Reform the system of social assistance benefits in order to decrease the elements of dependency and to encourage work
Reform of existing subsidies for long-term unemloyed in order to decrease bureaucracy and improve achievement of objectives