Labour market supply and demand data is published and monitored to anticipate needs and send the appropriate signals to participants early.

The continued labour participation of older workers is supported.

Adequate resources are made available to ensure that first-time jobseekers integrate into the job market rapidly.

Transition from training and skills development and integration in the workplace is facilitated.

Prevention approaches and services vary around the world, reflecting different levels of socio-economic development, policies and legal frameworks.

As social security institutions are responsible for the provision of unemployment benefits, they have a strategic interest in contributing to employment and efficient labour markets. However, all too often, their main focus remains on providing compensation reactively rather than on actively engaging in preventing the need for compensation in the first place.

All stakeholders are aware of and assume their responsibilities in regard to the scheme.

The impacts and effectiveness of the policies, programmes and services for the return to work and improving sustainable employment are evaluated.

The institution works in partnership with other institutions active in the employment, education and training sectors.

The institution learns from a broad range of international and national experiences.

The institution has the legal mandate and policy framework to engage in prevention and return-to-work activities. Where legislation does not support effective return-to-work and sustainable employability outcomes, statutory changes are advocated that will mandate the institution to do so.