The Icelandic labor market is at a pivotal point according to a recent analysis by BHM regarding the status and development of the workforce. The analysis shows that the number of employed individuals has increased by nearly forty percent over the last twenty years, highlighting significant growth and changes in employment trends. BHM will present the main findings of this analysis at a breakfast meeting, streamed live on Vísir, where discussions about the labor market's current condition and expected future developments will take place.

The event will feature key speakers including Kolbrún Halldórsdóttir, the chair of BHM, who will open the meeting at 9 AM, followed by industry minister Hanna Katrín Friðriksson, and experts such as Ásta Ásgeirsdóttir and Ingvar Freyr Ingvarsson. The presentations will delve into recent trends affecting the labor market, providing insights into how various sectors are adapting to changes, and the implications for the future workforce.

At 10 AM, panel discussions will take place featuring influencers in the labor market such as Unnur Sverrisdóttir, the director of Vinnumálstofnun, and Karen Vignisdóttir, the chief economist at the Central Bank, among others. These discussions aim to critically analyze the findings and engage with participants on the challenges and opportunities facing the Icelandic labor market today.