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World Day against Trafficking in Persons

News   •   Jul 30, 2017 07:00 BST

On the occasion of World Day against Trafficking in Persons we invite you to download or order our publication on Regulation of labour market intermediaries and the role of social partners in preventing trafficking of labour.

Estimating labour market slack in the European Union

News   •   Jul 18, 2017 08:00 BST

Labour market slack is the shortfall between the volume of work desired by workers and the actual volume of work available. The aim of this report is to develop a more nuanced estimate of labour slack using EU Labour Force Survey data, which allows involuntary part-timers and inactive people with some labour market attachment to be identified and quantified.

Aspects of non-standard employment in Europe

News   •   Jul 17, 2017 08:00 BST

This report examines developments in non-standard employment – temporary, temporary agency and part-time work and self-employment – over the last decade. It shows that the significant increase in the temporary employment rate between the late 1980s and the early 2000s has been halted and replaced by a slight decline from 14.5% in 2006 to 14.2% in 2016.

Converging economies, diverging societies? Upward convergence in the EU - Foundation Forum 2017

News   •   Jul 13, 2017 11:10 BST

The Foundation Forum 2017 on 14-15 November will bring together up to 200 experts, policymakers, employer and worker representatives, national governments, thinkers and practitioners in Dublin Castle to hammer out the issues around upward convergence as a common goal of social convergence in living and working conditions in the European Union.

Employment transitions and occupational mobility in Europe: The impact of the Great Recession

News   •   Jul 05, 2017 15:30 BST

Towards age-friendly work in Europe: a life-course perspective on work and ageing from EU Agencies

News   •   Jun 29, 2017 10:35 BST

The EU’s population and workforce are ageing. This has implications for employment, working conditions, living standards and welfare. How should we respond to these challenges?

Europe’s labour market comes full circle as employment returns to pre-crisis levels

News   •   Jun 27, 2017 09:00 BST

Employment in the EU has returned to the same level as before the global financial crisis: the recovery that began in 2013 has resulted in the net creation of eight million new jobs, with most of this new employment being created in services, as well as a significant increase in the manufacturing sector.

Innovation in European companies

News   •   Jun 22, 2017 16:33 BST

New report http://bit.ly/innovchange exploring links between innovation, company performance and workplace well-being in European companies

Internationalisation policies for a future oriented regional manufacturing sector

News   •   Jun 09, 2017 10:45 BST

Eurofound organises the third ​Regional Industrial Policy Seminar 3: Internationalisation policies for a future oriented regional manufacturing sector in Shannon, Ireland, on 12-13 June 2017

What was it like to live and work in Europe in 2016?

News   •   May 30, 2017 09:30 BST

2016 was a landmark year for Europe, both politically and economically. Eurofound's 2016 yearbook shows the latest developments in the work and lives of Europeans, describing trends and transitions in the areas of employment and jobs, workplace practices, working life and quality of life.

International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia – 17 May 2017

News   •   May 16, 2017 09:03 BST

17 May is International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia #IDAHOT, aimed at raising awareness of LGBT rights violations and stimulating interest in LGBT rights work worldwide.

Available to order: Families in the economic crisis

News   •   May 15, 2017 14:49 BST

On the occasion of International Day of Families we invite you to download or order our publication Families in the economic crisis: Changes in policy measures in the EU.

International Day of Families – Spotlight on work-life balance

News   •   May 11, 2017 09:30 BST

International Day of Families on 15 May is a day that focuses on the role of families and family-oriented policies in promoting education and overall well-being of their members. Eurofound presents an overview of its research and policy pointers in family-oriented policies contributing to better living conditions and well-being in Europe

Europe Day 2017: My #EU60 story, Mary McCaughey

News   •   May 05, 2017 16:10 BST

Europe Day 2017: Eurofound staff explains what Europe means to them to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome #EU60

Europe Day 2017: My #EU60 story, James Higgins

News   •   May 05, 2017 15:48 BST

Europe Day 2017: Eurofound staff explains what Europe means to them to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome #EU60

Europe Day 2017: My #EU60 story, Juan Menéndez-Valdés

News   •   May 05, 2017 15:47 BST

Europe Day 2017: Eurofound staff explains what Europe means to them to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome #EU60

​The only way is up? Social mobility and equal opportunities

News   •   May 03, 2017 10:00 BST

The background note for the joint Eurofound and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) high-level conference on social mobility and equal opportunities in Paris, France on Thursday, 4 May 2017, is published.

Available to order: Sustainable work throughout the life course

News   •   Apr 29, 2017 07:00 BST

Today is EU Day of Solidarity between Generations, an occasion to focus on actions needed to make Europe more age-friendly and better adapted to our ageing population. One of our publications focusing on this issue, Sustainable work throughout the life course: National policies and strategies, is now available to order via the EU Bookshop.

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

News   •   Apr 26, 2017 11:30 BST

This Friday (28 April) is World Day for Safety and Health at Work. This year's campaign focuses on the need for countries to improve their capacity to collect and utilise reliable occupational safety and health data.

Intergenerational solidarity needed to face Europe’s long-term challenges

News   •   Apr 25, 2017 12:00 BST

29 April is EU Day of Solidarity between Generations. The objective of this annual celebration is to make the European Union more age-friendly and better adapted to our ageing population, as well as have intergenerational solidarity high on the EU agenda.