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  • Developments in working life annual review shows a Europe in flux

    Developments in working life annual review shows a Europe in flux

    The Developments in Working Life in Europe 2014 annual review, which is part of a series of annual reviews published by Eurofound, shows that Europe is undergoing significant changes in terms of its economy, industrial relations and working conditions. Although progress is being made in all three areas, the enduring economic crisis has made this progress both fragile and unequal.

  • Stronger focus on social inclusion key to future of Europe’s young people

    Stronger focus on social inclusion key to future of Europe’s young people

    Eurofound’s new report 'Social inclusion of young people' gives an in-depth analysis of early Youth Guarantee implementation and reviews policies for social inclusion and participation in several Member States, and provides recommendations as to how to improve the levels of social inclusion of young people across the European Union.

  • Celebrating 40 years of contributing to Social Europe

    Celebrating 40 years of contributing to Social Europe

    This year marks 40 years for the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound), the Dublin-based EU Agency charged with providing knowledge in the area of social and work-related policies.

  • An EU perspective on wage inequality

    An EU perspective on wage inequality

    Wage inequality has been increasing overall in Europe since the onset of the Great Recession, and is mainly due to rising wage inequalities within countries, according to a new report from Eurofound, the Dublin-based EU Agency.

  • Restructuring in the public sector in Europe

    Restructuring in the public sector in Europe

    In the immediate aftermath of the recession in 2008, employment in the public sector continued to grow, helping to sustain demand in the European economy. However, by 2010 significant restructuring was underway in the public sector in several Member States. The ‘ERM Annual Report 2014 – Restructuring in the public sector’ provides an overview of restructuring trends in Member States since 2008.

  • Take-up rate of parental and paternity leave remains low across Europe

    Take-up rate of parental and paternity leave remains low across Europe

    The take-up rate of parental and paternity leave among fathers has been increasing in most Member States but it still remains relatively low. Covering all the EU Member States and Norway, this report looks at the most recent trends in terms of take-up of parental and paternity leave, existing provisions and factors influencing take-up rates.

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