Employability Policy in Slovenia: Adaptability and Governance Challenges

This chapter analyses employability in Slovenia within the broader context of European labour market developments, conceptualising employability as a dynamic and lifelong process shaped by individual competencies, labour market conditions, and public policy. Drawing on human capital theory, the capability approach (CA), and competency-based models, the chapter explains the shift from narrow job-readiness to continuous adaptability across the life course. Drawing on recent European and national evidence, it situates Slovenia’s performance relative to European Union (EU) trends and identifies persistent structural constraints, including skill mismatches, digital divides, and labour shortages. The chapter contributes to the literature by linking European employability frameworks to Slovenia’s institutional context and by highlighting governance fragmentation as a key barrier to effective policy implementation. The chapter concludes that integrated governance and sustained investment in human capital are essential for building resilient and future-oriented employability.