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European Week of Regions and Cities

Talent attraction and retention: showcasing regional strategies

Drawing on the European Year of Skills, we will showcase the topic of talent attraction and retention from the perspective of our regions and cities, which have, in light of recent developments, accelerated the growth of talent attraction and work with expats. During our interactive workshop, examples from several different projects will be demonstrated. Our speakers will present views from the public, private and academic sectors. Space for networking over a glass of wine is included.

  • Local and regional | International | Governance and Public administration | Social inclusion and Equality | Migration | Education and culture | Youth and citizens engagement | Digital and ICT | Industry, entrepreneurship and SMEs (enterprise/ startup/ business) | Jobs and Employment | Research and Innovation
  • Code: 10RP23459

Speakers

Neda Martić

  • Director, Business incubator of Virovitica-podravina County

Moderator

Practical information

When
Tue 10/10/2023, 14:30 - 15:30 CET
Type of partnership
NONE
Format
Regional Partnership
Theme
Retaining talent for regional growth
Language
English
Website
https://www.kjmk.eu/cz/domu/
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Session summary

The workshop focused on the pressing challenge of talent attraction and retention, a growing concern in various European regions. Throughout the event, expert speakers presented regional case studies, including the South Moravian Region, Wielkopolska Region, Slavonia, Baranja and Srijem Regions, and the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Region. They emphasized several key concepts to address this issue effectively:

Establishing a Structured Framework: One prominent idea revolved around creating a systematic framework to approach the problem comprehensively.

Facilitating Refugee Integration: The speakers discussed the importance of integrating Ukrainian refugees and providing support for their educational and career journeys.

Promoting Entrepreneurship: They underscored the significance of entrepreneurial incubators and fostering collaboration between the private sector and universities to stimulate economic growth and talent retention.

Embracing Smart Regional Specialization: The presentations also touched on projects related to smart regional specialization, emphasizing innovation and growth.

Considering Additional Factors: The discussions delved into various other factors, including the importance of a healthy environment, opportunities for career advancement, and competitive compensation.

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