Are you good in predictions? Even if you are not, I assume you can see reflections of the same broad changes that are happening worldwide no matter where you are located with your business.

As we consider the future for business across the markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa we can see 3 major trends changing the game:

•Mature, traditional economic strongholds are being challenged by new, emerging economies.
•Younger, skilled workforces from the east are finally gaining access to protected labor markets in the west.
•Governments are taking action to maximize workforce participation and it’s easier than ever for workers to move freely across borders.

No doubt, there are new and growing opportunities, but global economic uncertainty is having its impact here, as it is everywhere. Results are uneven and the outlook for 2013 shows that some current labor trends will hold, while others will not.

It is a good time to look at some trends and indicators that are shaping the economic and labor market outlook. So do some of your homework and read.

If you don't know where to find a good read on economic outlooks, major legislative changes, population or demographic profiles I can recommend you this new report about overall labor market trends across the EMEA region.