Productivity, skills and inclusive governance for sustainable competitiveness (HORIZON‑CL2‑2026‑01‑TRANSFO‑02)

MaaSLab contributes socio‑economic and policy‑oriented research to understand how productivity growth can support Europe’s social model and long‑term sustainable competitiveness. We focus on the role of skills, work organisation, digitalisation and public services in shaping productivity outcomes that are inclusive, resilient and aligned with the green and digital transitions.

Our expertise supports policymakers by:

• Analysing how productivity gains interact with job quality, skills development and social inclusion

• Assessing the impacts of digitalisation and data‑driven services on work practices and organisational performance

• Identifying policy and governance frameworks that enable sustainable productivity growth, avoiding social or territorial inequalities

MaaSLab brings strong experience in behavioural analysis, policy evaluation and evidence‑based recommendations, contributing to actionable guidance for EU and national decision‑makers on how to strengthen competitiveness while reinforcing social cohesion.

Role sought

Core research partner or Work Package leader on:

• Productivity, skills and work organisation

• Socio‑economic and behavioural analysis

• Policy recommendations and impact pathways