Eurofound

The European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) is a tripartite European Union Agency, whose role is to provide knowledge to assist in the development of better social, employment and work-related policies. Eurofound was established in 1975 by Council Regulation (EEC) No. 1365/75 to contribute to the planning and design of better living and working conditions in Europe. Find out more: Who we are.

Outputs by Eurofound

Results (756)
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Programming document 2021–2024: Work programme 2024

Eurofound's 2024 work programme is set in the context of the upcoming European elections, war in Ukraine, renewed Middle East conflict and rising cost of living across the EU.

23 January 2024
Publication
Work programme
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Consolidated annual activity report 2022

This report describes Eurofound's activities, particularly its research, information and communication programmes and policy achievements, in relation to the objectives set in the Programming document 2021–2024: Work programme 2022. It also covers the management and external evaluation control

30 June 2023
Publication
Annual report
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Programming document 2021–2024: Work programme 2023

This programming document describes Eurofound’s planned work over the programming period 2021–2024. It sets out the policy and institutional context for the programme, outlines the multiannual programme for the four-year period and sets out the work programme for 2023. The framing of the 2023 work

24 January 2023
Publication
Work programme
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The cost-of-living crisis and energy poverty in the EU: Social impact and policy responses - Background paper

The EU Presidency of Czechia organised a high-level conference in October 2022 on ‘Tackling energy poverty: EU approach & sharing best practices’. The event aimed to bring different actors together in order to strengthen the dialogue on possible solutions on how to further tackle energy poverty in

28 October 2022
Publication
Customised report
Stand with Ukraine
Pay and income
European Green Deal
COVID-19
Living conditions
Living conditions and quality of life
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Consolidated annual activity report 2021

This report describes Eurofound's activities, particularly its research, information and communication programmes and policy achievements, in relation to the objectives set in the Work Programme 2021. It also covers the management and external evaluation control systems, key performance indicators

30 June 2022
Publication
Annual report
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Reinforcing social dialogue in the context of the move towards the green and digital transitions: Background paper

The informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for employment and social policy (EPSCO) took place in Bordeaux on 14–15 February 2022. The meeting focused on the challenges posed by the major green and digital transitions to the labour market, and the way in which the European Union can support

14 February 2022
Publication
Customised report
Social dialogue
European Green Deal
Digitalisation
Just transition
Industrial relations and social dialogue
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Programming document 2021–2024: Work programme 2022

This programming document describes Eurofound’s planned work over the programming period 2021–2024. It sets out the policy and institutional context for the programme, outlines the multiannual programme for the four-year period and sets out the work programme for 2022. Eurofound’s priorities for

20 January 2022
Publication
Work programme
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Consolidated annual activity report 2020

This report describes Eurofound's activities, particularly its research, information and communication programmes and policy achievements, in relation to the objectives set in the Work Programme 2020. It also covers the management and external evaluation control systems, key performance indicators

01 July 2021
Publication
Annual report

Working conditions and sustainable work: An analysis using the job quality framework – Case studies

25 February 2021
Working paper
Job quality
Labour market policies
Social policies
Working conditions and sustainable work

Eurofound style guide

The Eurofound style guide is designed to be used by all Eurofound authors – both internal and external – and those who are involved in the process of editing the different products. Use of the style guide will help Eurofound to deliver high-quality information products and so increase our visibility

03 February 2021
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Other
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High risk of depression persists following COVID-19 pandemic: Data behind the mental health crisis

Lower levels of health, increasing financial pressure and a significant degree of unmet healthcare: these are the findings of the fifth round of the Living, working and COVID-19 e-survey: Living in a new era of uncertainty – a report that presents an overview of responses from over 200,000 people

6 October 2022
Eurofound
Blog
Living and working in Europe
Psychosocial risks
Health and well-being at work
COVID-19
Living conditions and quality of life
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Energy poverty looms as cost of living increases: Data behind the difficulties

Rising energy prices are putting more people under increased financial pressure and at greater risk of energy poverty. In this data story, we take a closer look at the data from the fifth round of the Living, working and COVID-19 e-survey to explore the extent of the issue and the threat of energy

3 August 2022
Eurofound
Blog
Pay and income
European Green Deal
Anticipating and managing the impact of change
COVID-19
Living conditions
Living conditions and quality of life
Just transition
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Trust in national institutions is falling: Data behind the decline

Trust in national institutions has declined across the EU over the past two years. Driven by increasingly difficult economic circumstances and unreliable news sources, even people who previously expressed higher trust levels – such as those in financially secure positions – have become less trusting

25 July 2022
Eurofound
Blog
Trust
COVID-19
Living conditions and quality of life
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The rise of temporary contracts in Europe

More than one in 10 employees in the EU are employed on temporary contracts, but a majority of them would prefer a permanent contract. Temporary contracts help employers to manage their labour demand, but there are downsides for employees, such as job insecurity and lower pay.

19 February 2016
Eurofound
Blog
Employment and labour markets
Non-standard employment
Pay and income
Working conditions and sustainable work
Working poor
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Addressing the employment and social consequences of mobility and migration

Eurofound has been doing extensive work on the issues of mobility and migration. This blog gives a brief overview of the different aspects of EU mobile workers, posted workers and third-country migration, as well as a preview of our upcoming research.

11 December 2015
Eurofound
Blog
Inclusive labour markets
Employment and labour markets
Migration and mobility
Posted workers
Living conditions and quality of life
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Working time clashes with work–life balance for many workers

The latest research from Eurofound on working conditions in Europe highlights that the 9-to-5 day is not the norm for many workers, and work commonly spills over into home life. Such patterns make it difficult to balance work and life outside work.

25 November 2015
Eurofound
Blog
Sustainable work
Work-life balance
Working conditions
Working conditions and sustainable work
Working time
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Solidarity with Ukraine and support for the Ukrainian people is unwavering

Today, 24 February 2023, marks one year since Russian forces began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, starting a war of aggression that has spread death and destruction. It also marks one year of resolute Ukrainian resistance.

24 February 2023
Article
Stand with Ukraine
Social policies
Social protection

Working life in Ukraine

3 November 2022
Article
Stand with Ukraine
Industrial relations and social dialogue
Industrial action
Social partners
Pay and income
Working time
Working conditions

Networks, partnerships and corporate social responsibility in Poland: Case study of the Autokreacja Association

/Against a background of severe economic and social problems during Poland’s transition to the market economy, a group of company managers from British Petroleum Polska, Sheraton, ABB and Commercial Union formed the Autokreacja Association in 2002. The association aims to promote and support

23 December 2015
Article
Employment and labour markets

The textiles and leather sector - what future?

Sector Futures provides specialised reports based on the monitoring of existing foresight studies, scenario work, innovation studies and reliable data sources. The second feature in the Sector Futures series on the textiles and leather sector explores in greater depth the driving forces likely to

23 December 2015
Article
Employment and labour markets
Anticipating and managing the impact of change

Norway: Inclusive workforce agreement shows positive results

Implementation of the tripartite agreement on the 'Inclusive workplace' appears to be successful, according to the most recent annual report.

11 December 2015
Article
Collective bargaining
Health and well-being at work
Industrial relations
Employment and labour markets
Labour market participation
Living conditions and quality of life
Social dialogue
Working conditions
Working conditions and sustainable work
Industrial relations and social dialogue

Austria: Childcare for toddlers rises rapidly in 10 years

The number of childcare places for toddlers has almost tripled since 2003–2014, although availability varies considerably depending on province.

20 May 2015
Article
Gender equality
Care
Working conditions
Employment and labour markets
Industrial relations
Labour and social regulation
Living conditions and quality of life
Social policies
Working conditions and sustainable work
Industrial relations and social dialogue

Austria: Elections take place in the Austrian Economic Chambers

The Austrian Economic League maintained its majority position, but its support was down on the previous election in 2010

20 May 2015
Article
Social partners
Employment and labour markets
Industrial relations
Industrial relations and social dialogue

Austria: Dispute over doctors' pay in wake of EU working time law

A new agreement on the pay and working time of physicians in Vienna has been overwhelmingly rejected in a ballot of physicians, but the municipal government is reluctant to reopen negotiations.

19 May 2015
Article
Pay and income
Working time
Industrial action
Working conditions
Industrial relations
Labour and social regulation
Working conditions and sustainable work
Industrial relations and social dialogue

Austria: Around 8% of employees suffer from permanent exposure to stress

29 April 2015
Article
Psychosocial risks
Health and well-being at work
Working conditions
Working conditions and sustainable work

Poland: Employer group disputes representativeness of ‘hybrid’ organisations

26 March 2015
Article
Social partners
Representativeness
Industrial relations
Industrial relations and social dialogue