PESPod #27: Predicting the skills of the future 06.05.2026 21:25

The latest episode of PESPod, the podcast of the European Network of Public Employment Services (PES Network), explores how PES are helping jobseekers and employers prepare for the skills needed in tomorrow’s labour market.

From National to Local - Finland’s TE24 Reform 02.02.2026 19:19

Finland’s TE Services 2024 (TE24) reform, which came into force in January 2025, transferred responsibility for public employment services from the national level to municipalities and employment areas formed by municipalities. This new PESPod episode brings listeners inside the transition and examines what the reform means for jobseekers, employers and local authorities. In the episode, host Davi...

Fair recruitment of third-country nationals 27.11.2025 26:24

With skill shortages growing across Europe and many employers turning to third-country nationals (TCNs) to fill vacancies, this episode focuses on how PES can support recruitment that is transparent, rights-based and beneficial for both workers and employers. In this episode, host David Poyser is joined by Regina Konle-Seidl, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) in Nure...

AI, Algorithms and Digital Trends 15.05.2025 20:27

The latest episode of PESPod – the podcast of the European Network of Public Employment Services (PES Network) - explores the impact and transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) on PES. In this episode, host David Poyser is joined by two guests to discuss how PES can utilise AI to enhance service delivery, improve operational efficiency, and discuss key learnings and best practices...

PES Network at 10 years: reflections and looking to the future with Network Chairs past and present 24.02.2025 43:31

The special, extended episode dedicated to the PES Network’s anniversary features insightful discussion and reflections from Network chairs, both past and present. This wide-ranging episode marks the development of the PES Network over the last decade including highlights, key achievements, milestones and the Network’s impact within the European labour market and policy landscape. The episode’s gu...

A Lithuanian Perspective on the Future of Work 16.05.2024 16:34

This latest episode of PESPod – the podcast of the European Network of Public Employment Services (PES Network) - features a conversation with Inga Balnanosienė, Director of the Lithuanian Public Employment Service (PES) and First Vice Chair of the PES Network since January 2024. Speaking with host and journalist David Poyser, Ms Balnanosienė looks into the challenges, innovations, and aspirations...

Skills, Innovation and Initiatives from the Greek PES with Spiros Protopsaltis 07.02.2024 26:06

In the 20th episode of PESPod, Spiros Protopsaltis, Chairman of the Board of Directors of DYPA, the Greek Public Employment Service, delves into the intricate landscape of the European Public Employment Services Network (PES) as it relates to the European Year of Skills and sheds light on key challenges and initiatives in Greece and beyond.

Talking Mission and Ambition with PES Network Chair Caroline Mancel 25.10.2023 22:47

The latest PESPod episode #19 features the recently appointed Chair of the PES Network, Caroline Mancel, discussing her background and what hopes and ambitions she has for the Network.

Benchlearning - a brilliant European endeavour 26.04.2023 26:05