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    Eurofound Talks: How can Europe adapt to an ageing workforce?

    How can Europe adapt to an ageing workforce? What impediments do older workers face at the workplace? How are changing technologies and job quality influencing the retention of older workers on the labour market? A new episode of the Eurofound Talks podcast series sets out to answer these questions in the context of changing demographics in Europe and the need to make work more sustainable.

  • Michael Healy-Rae TD plants Bird Cherry tree at Eurofound with staff and local schoolchildren. Photo: Rafal Kostrzewa/Eurofound.

    Michael Healy-Rae leads tree planting at Eurofound to mark Agency’s 50th anniversary

    Michael Healy-Rae TD, Minister of State for Forestry, Horticulture and Farm Safety, planted signature native Irish tree species at Eurofound today to mark the Agency’s 50th anniversary, as well as continue efforts from National Tree Week to highlight the vital role of Ireland’s trees, forests, and woodlands in building a greener, more sustainable future.

  • Eurofound Talks: What is the future for gender equality in Europe?

    Eurofound Talks: What is the future for gender equality in Europe?

    Eurofound, in partnership with the European Institute for Gender Equality, has published a special episode of the Eurofound Talks podcast for International Women’s Day. The episode looks at women’s progress in the labour market and society over the past five decades, as well as sticking points on the path to gender equality in Europe, particularly related to the gender employment and pay gaps.

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    Mind the gap! Gender employment gap cost Europe over €390 billion in 2023

    Eurofound analysis of the gender employment gap in the EU shows that its cost - when considering foregone earnings and missed welfare contributions of individuals to society, as well as the public finance cost - was estimated to be over €390 billion in 2023, corresponding to 2.3% of the EU’s GDP.

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𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮

This afternoon, Eurofound Heads of Research Tadas Leončikas, Barbara Gerstenberger, and Massimiliano Mascherini will present at a special joint event organised by the @iiea_hq.
 
Drawing on insights from the IIEA and the latest Eurofound findings, this panel discussion will cover themes such as #employment trends, #jobquality, #AI in the workplace, #digitalisation, and the rising #costofliving and #housing.

Join the event, in Dublin or online 🙌

𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮 This afternoon, Eurofound Heads of Research Tadas Leončikas, Barbara Gerstenberger, and Massimiliano Mascherini will present at a special joint event organised by the @iiea_hq. Drawing on insights from the IIEA and the latest Eurofound findings, this panel discussion will cover themes such as #employment trends, #jobquality, #AI in the workplace, #digitalisation, and the rising #costofliving and #housing. Join the event, in Dublin or online 🙌

𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆

Join us for our annual Open Day as we celebrate 50 years of supporting better policies for a strong social Europe! 🇪🇺✨

📅 Friday, 13 June 2025
🕙 10:00 – 13:00
📍 Wyatville Road, Loughlinstown, Dublin

Come and discover Eurofound!
🏛️ Explore our historic 17th-century home
👥 Meet our team from 21 EU Member States
📊 Learn about our work on living and working in Europe
☕ Enjoy coffee, cake & a BBQ lunch
🎨 Visit exhibitions from our partners and collaborators

We're looking forward to meeting you! 💬

#EurofoundOpenDay #Eurofound50 #OpenDay2025

𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Join us for our annual Open Day as we celebrate 50 years of supporting better policies for a strong social Europe! 🇪🇺✨ 📅 Friday, 13 June 2025 🕙 10:00 – 13:00 📍 Wyatville Road, Loughlinstown, Dublin Come and discover Eurofound! 🏛️ Explore our historic 17th-century home 👥 Meet our team from 21 EU Member States 📊 Learn about our work on living and working in Europe ☕ Enjoy coffee, cake & a BBQ lunch 🎨 Visit exhibitions from our partners and collaborators We're looking forward to meeting you! 💬 #EurofoundOpenDay #Eurofound50 #OpenDay2025

🎉 Celebrating Eurofound 50th Anniversary!

As part of our #Eurofound50 celebrations, we are pleased to announce to a series of key forthcoming events.

📅 13 June 2025 | Eurofound Open Day
📍 Eurofound, Loughlinstown, Dublin
Join us in Loughlinstown, Dublin, for a behind-the-scenes look at our work, meet our team, and explore how we shape better living and working conditions across Europe.
👉 Register now on our website!

📅 19 June 2025 | Eurofound Annual Lecture
📍 Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Dublin 2
Join us for our third Annual Lecture, featuring Prof. Enrico Giovannini, a leading voice in economic statistics and sustainable development.
🗓️ Save the date

📅 19–20 November 2025 | 8th Foundation Forum
📍 Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin 8
A high-level event in partnership with the Irish Government at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Join policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders to shape the future of work and society.
🌐 More info at eurofound.europa.eu

🎉 Celebrating Eurofound 50th Anniversary! As part of our #Eurofound50 celebrations, we are pleased to announce to a series of key forthcoming events. 📅 13 June 2025 | Eurofound Open Day 📍 Eurofound, Loughlinstown, Dublin Join us in Loughlinstown, Dublin, for a behind-the-scenes look at our work, meet our team, and explore how we shape better living and working conditions across Europe. 👉 Register now on our website! 📅 19 June 2025 | Eurofound Annual Lecture 📍 Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Dublin 2 Join us for our third Annual Lecture, featuring Prof. Enrico Giovannini, a leading voice in economic statistics and sustainable development. 🗓️ Save the date 📅 19–20 November 2025 | 8th Foundation Forum 📍 Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin 8 A high-level event in partnership with the Irish Government at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Join policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders to shape the future of work and society. 🌐 More info at eurofound.europa.eu

📢 New Date! 

#𝗕𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀, 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀

Join Eurofound’s research experts Franz Ferdinand Eiffe and Karel Fric as they discuss the latest findings on employment developments, job quality differences across age groups, and the opportunities and challenges faced by #OlderWorkers in the labour market.

🗓️ New Date: 15 May 2025
🕒 Time: 10:00 - 12:00 (Brussels time)
📍 Location: Résidence Palace, Brussels

📢 New Date! #𝗕𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀, 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 Join Eurofound’s research experts Franz Ferdinand Eiffe and Karel Fric as they discuss the latest findings on employment developments, job quality differences across age groups, and the opportunities and challenges faced by #OlderWorkers in the labour market. 🗓️ New Date: 15 May 2025 🕒 Time: 10:00 - 12:00 (Brussels time) 📍 Location: Résidence Palace, Brussels

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