Current research
Work programme
Eurofound works on the basis of four-year rolling programmes which are adopted by its Governing Board. This four-year programme is implemented in annual programmes of work where projects are established to meet the overall objectives.
Research priorities
The four drivers of change identified in Eurofound’s 2009-2012 work programme, globalisation, demographic change, technological change and climate change, remain challenges at global and European levels. The impact of the economic and employment crisis sees greater emphasis on some socio-economic priorities, such as:
- Measures to stimulate job creation, competitiveness and employment
- Labour market activation, youth employment and ageing workforce
- Structural reforms in Member States to ensure long-term sustainability of their public finances and social protection systems
- Reducing poverty and social exclusion
The issues of public sector reform and job creation are profound and urgent demands that Europe is facing as a result of the crisis and will remain key topics for some years to come. Therefore, these two issues are now introduced as overarching transversal dimensions across research and communication activities in the work programme.