Methodological note. EIS: Employment in innovative enterprises (% of total employment)

Innovation in enterprises has a profound impact on the employability of workers, but its effect in product- and process-innovation oriented firms varies across countries. Firm innovation proves to be specifically important during a time of economic recession. Although high-skilled employees are less affected by a recession than low-skilled employees, a notable positive effect is observed for low-skilled employees in innovative firms as well.

The indicator is obtained as a quotient.

Numerator:

Number of employed persons in innovative enterprises (‘Enterprises that have either introduced an innovation or have any kind of innovation activity (including enterprises with abandoned/suspended or on-going innovation activities).

Denominator:

Total employment for enterprises with 10 or more employees.