According to the statement made by the ministry, Işıkhan spoke at the “Using Technology as a Tool to Improve the Quality of Life” session held within the scope of the “G20 Labor and Employment Ministers Meeting” in Fortaleza, Brazil.
Stating that everyone is aware that technology has the power to increase efficiency, productivity and innovation across industries and create new business opportunities and new industries, Işıkhan said that the Covid-19 outbreak clearly revealed this power.
“Türkiye HAS TAKEN MANY IMPORTANT INITIATIVES”
Işıkhan stated that it is clear that a robust digital infrastructure for workforce and employment services not only supports social and economic development, but also increases the resilience of labor markets in the face of crises.
Emphasizing that efforts should ensure that technological advances promote equitable and sustainable development, Işıkhan said, “Turkey, under the visionary leadership of our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has undertaken many important initiatives to leverage the benefits of technology in its efforts aimed at overcoming these challenges, particularly in the digitalization of workforce and employment services.”
EMPHASIS ON DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Minister Işıkhan stated that they focused on the concept of digital transformation in the “2023 Labor Market Survey”, which provides information on the developing labor market, as they believe that digital transformation shapes the fundamental dynamics of the labor market.
Stating that one of the pioneering initiatives in the fight against unemployment is the “Profile-Focused Consultancy Model”, Işıkhan explained that this model divides job seekers into categories according to data such as age, gender and education level.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SUPPORTED JOB MATCHING SYSTEM
Işıkhan stated that with this information, personalized and effective services are provided that meet the unique needs of each group, and added:
“We are excited to announce our plans to launch an AI-powered job matching system this year as part of the Skills Inventory Project. This cutting-edge technology will significantly improve the job search process and help job seekers find positions that match their skills. In addition to these initiatives, we have expanded our reach by offering online job fairs, job and career counseling services to job seekers through various digital platforms such as job clubs, Talent Gate and Youth Platforms.”
“WE HAVE PROVIDED RECORD LEVEL OF EMPLOYMENT”
Işıkhan, who pointed out that they have implemented many projects aimed at developing digital literacy and skills, especially for young people, continued as follows:
“Many functions and processes carried out by our Ministry, from inspections to granting work permits to foreigners, from monitoring action plans to occupational health and safety procedures, have been transferred to the digital environment. This transition both increases the efficiency and scope of the processes and eliminates the bureaucratic burden on our citizens. As a result of these efforts, we have provided record employment and reduced the unemployment rate to its lowest level in the last 10 years. We are determined to accelerate our efforts in this direction within the scope of the Turkish Century vision, which determines Turkey’s long-term goals.”
MINISTER IŞIKHAN MET WITH THE DUTCH MINISTER
Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan met with Dutch Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Social Affairs and Employment Eddy Van Hijum within the scope of the G20 Labor and Employment Ministers Meeting.
Işıkhan, who shared a post about the meeting on his social media account, said, “During our meeting, we discussed the steps we can take to strengthen cooperation between Turkey and the Netherlands and to develop joint work and cooperation in areas such as decent work and social security.”
Source: www.star.com.tr
