A new Eurofound report reveals encouraging progress in reducing child poverty and boosting early childhood education and care (ECEC) participation across Europe. However, the report strongly emphasises that the sustained well-being of children hinges on urgent improvements to the working conditions and training of the professionals delivering these essential services.
45% of the population are now engaged in unpaid care across the EU with one in ten managing multiple caregiving roles. This vital, often unrecognised, informal care โ predominantly provided by women and individuals aged 35-44 within families โ is set to soar over the next two decades.
Eurofound has launched a public procurement procedure for the establishment of a new Network of Eurofound Correspondents. This network serves as a crucial mechanism for gathering timely and relevant national-level information and analysis.
Eurofound's new report, 'Narrowing the digital divide: Economic and social convergence in Europeโs digital transformation', warns that while Europe is making significant digital strides, vulnerable groups risk being left behind if inequalities in terms of resources and access are not addressed.
The latest Eurofound Talks podcast episode delves into the evolution of working conditions over the past three decades, as Europe stands at the precipice of an AI-driven revolution in its labour markets.
New research shows that national minimum wage increases are effectively boosting the pay of low-paid workers while preserving the crucial role of collective bargaining processes.
Today Eurofound hosted its annual Open Day, an event when the agency opens its doors to the public, engages with citizens, connects with Irish-based partners, and celebrates its long-standing place in the Dรบn Laoghaire-Rathdown area.
