Annual report

The research programme in 1998 followed the framework of the 1997-2000 rolling programme. That rolling programme had set out the areas for the Foundation’s contribution to European social policy as six challenges; employment, equal opportunities, health and wellbeing, sustainable development, social

Auch wenn sich 2011 die Wirtschaftsnachrichten in einigen Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union verbessert haben, fragen sich viele Bürger nach wie vor, wie sicher die Zukunft ist und ob sie ihren Lebensstandard halten können. Diese Gegebenheiten spiegeln sich im dritten Eurofound Jahrbuch. Es

This is the annual activity report of the Authorising Officer for the year 2011. The report describes Eurofound's activities, particularly its research and information and communication programmes, in relation to the objectives set in the Work Programme 2011.

Structural change is a general characteristic of economic development, driven by shifts in relative productivity and demand, technological or socioeconomic changes. To adapt to a changing economic environment, companies undergo restructuring to maintain or improve their competitiveness and, hence

‘Leben und Arbeiten in Europa 2010’ bietet einen Überblick über die politikorientierte Forschung von Eurofound im Jahr 2010. Die Publikation präsentiert die wichtigsten Erkenntnisse unserer aktuellen Forschungsschwerpunkte, insbesondere die Ergebnisse und Analysen unserer drei gesamteuropäischen

Quality of work and employment is a priority in the European Union. The annual review of working conditions in the EU 2009-2010 focuses on four critical dimensions: career development and employment security, health and wellbeing, skills and competence development, and work–life balance. It outlines

This is the annual activity report of the Authorising Officer for the year 2010. The report describes Eurofound's activities, particularly its research and information and communication programmes, in relation to the objectives set in the Work Programme 2010.

In the face of recession, falling demand and the consequent slowing of production, short-time working and temporary layoff schemes have been extended (or introduced) in many Member States. These schemes, often with the aid of public funds, reduce working time, while protecting workers’ incomes and