Press Release: Employment: European Vacancy Monitor highlights growing job opportunities in healthcare sector

Increasing labour demand in the healthcare sector was confirmed by the latest European Vacancy Monitor (EVM) published by the European Commission in September 2013.

Employment in the EU healthcare sector has grown almost 2% annually between 2008 and 2012. This is the result of the combined effects of an ageing population, advances in technology and treatments, people expecting higher quality service and greater emphasis on preventative care. In 2012 almost one million people were hired to work in healthcare.

European Commission: DG for Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion: European Vacancy Monitor (EVM), September 2013 http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=955&langId=en

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