In 2006, 1,075,764 different forms of providing information and counselling for the unemployed were carried out.

In 2006, the implementation of the Doctrine of work with the unemployed and employers took place at several levels: familiarization of regional offices with the renewed doctrine, training of employment counsellors for the implementation of group preparation of individual employment plan, training of reference administrators for first profiling of clients, adjustment of applicative support, etc. Through New Forms of ESS Service Delivery Project, implementation of the doctrine was carried out along with the development of new services, which are widely available to our clients. For the purpose of better and faster provision of information for the unemployed regarding available vacancies, the employment service and project group developed methods of informing, which are supported by information communication technologies: provision of information via SMS and E-mail, sent from the ZPnet application and inquiry regarding available job vacancie via web browser on mobile telephones or palm pilots. E-CV on the ESS website is a service, which can be used for one’s own presentation and writing of a CV by the unemployed or other job seekers. Greater accessibility of information on vacancies was also enabled by the web service, through which media and private employment agencies acquire information for publication or reference of job seekers. The project was co-financed by the European Commission from the resources intended for modernization of public employment services.

• integration into active employment policy programmes was carried out in accordance with the current programme, considering target groups and individual client needs

• assurance of rights arising from insurance against unemployment

ESS has realized the obligation arising from the Act on the Access to Information of Public Character consistently and in accordance with all deadlines. In 2006, 13 written cases were treated, as is determined by the Decree on the delivery of information of public character. In addition, we provided daily and direct communication through special electronic web address, to which all those interested can send questions, initiatives, etc.

The ESS works within the EURES network since Slovenia joined the EU. It is a network of public employment services in the EU, with the help of which a free movement of workers is being implemented. It is intended for job seekers and employers, as well as others interested in issues related to international mobility. EURES advisors provide job seekers especially with information and counselling regarding employment possibilities in the EU states, and offer concrete help to employers seeking candidates for employment from the EU member countries. Connection with the EURES advisors from other member countries is of key importance. In 2006, the ESS had 5 EURES advisors. In 2006, Slovenian EURES advisors carried out 19,084 provisions of information and counsels (there were 13,691 in 2005), 9,570 for job seekers, 4,405 for employers and 5,109 for other clients. In comparison with 2005, the number of provisions of information and counsels increased significantly. Activities related to the European Year of Workers’ Mobility contributed to this as well. As to substance, general information regarding international mobility prevailed, especially regarding the possibilities of work and life in individual EU countries, regarding the possibilities of employment of workers from other member states in Slovenia, and concrete information on placement of workers. 804 Slovenian job seekers were referred to job vacancies in other EU members. 722 job seekers from other EU members were referred to job vacancies Slovenia.