- 15 May 2012 Just published
Use of alcohol and drugs at the workplace
Alcohol and drugs represent a serious problem for a significant percentage of the working population (5%–20% of workers), especially in some sectors and occupations. Eurofound's latest study provides an overview of the extent of the problem, reasons for alcohol or drug use at work, and the consequences of such use. It also looks at national legislation and agreements along with national and European prevention programmes. - 27 April 2012 Event
European Day of Solidarity between Generations
The 3rd European Quality of Life Survey found that those aged 65+ in the former EU15 and three candidate countries have the greatest trust in other people in their respective societies, while people aged 18–34 in the 12 new Member States are the most trusting. For the European day on 29 April 2012, Eurofound contributes to the awareness-raising campaign on how to rethink the concept of solidarity between generations, and to promote active ageing, by presenting its most recent findings and policy pointers in this area. - 27 April 2012 Press release
Rise in restructuring activity in EU in first quarter
For every three jobs lost in the European Union in large-scale restructurings, two new ones were created during the first quarter of 2012, the latest European Restructuring Monitor (ERM) quarterly reveals. The first issue of the newly designed quarterly provides an overview of the employment effects of large-scale restructuring in the EU27 and Norway, as well as links to online data which is updated on a daily basis. - 26 April 2012 European Year
Youth: Employment and inclusion in times of crisis
The active inclusion of vulnerable young people in the labour market is the focus of a Danish Presidency event. Best practice as well as the role of Member States, social partners, organisations, private actors and young people themselves will be discussed today. Eurofound is contributing to the event. - 18 April 2012 News
Towards a job-rich recovery
Today, the European Commission adopts its Employment Package which will present policy guidance to support job creation, labour market reforms and better employment governance, improved involvement of social partners and better use of EU funds as a lever for long-term investments in human capital. Eurofound is taking this opportunity to highlight its recent research findings on these topics. - 12 April 2012 Event
Quality of work and employment: a policy tool towards an inclusive and sustainable growth
Eurofound is co-organising a conference on ‘Quality of work and employment’ with the European Parliament. It will examine how changes in employment and work related policies could impact on the quality of societal and economic progress and how mainstreaming the quality of work and employment dimension into other European policy agendas could also contribute to the ultimate perspective of more 'sustainable and inclusive work'. - 4 April 2012 Just published
Living conditions of the Roma: Substandard housing and health
Housing-related problems faced by the Roma include high overcrowding rates, lack of access to improved forms of sanitation and high levels of urban segregation thus limiting access to healthcare services. These issues reinforce existing health inequalities among the Roma – increased risk of disability, chronic illness, being overweight. - 28 March 2012 Updated Posted workers in the European Union
As the European Commission publishes its proposals on the future of the posted workers directive, Eurofound highlights its findings on the extent of the phenomenon, the roles played by national and European level legislation and the interplay between legislation and the domain of social dialogue and collective bargaining.
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