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Equilibrio entre la vida privada y la vida laboral

El equilibrio entre la vida privada y la vida laboral es un estado satisfactorio de equilibrio entre la vida profesional y la vida privada de un individuo. Durante muchos años, facilitar a los trabajadores un mayor equilibrio entre la vida privada y la vida laboral a lo largo de la vida ha sido un objetivo político de la UE, ya que es fundamental para garantizar que el trabajo sea sostenible para todos. 

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In this episode of Eurofound Talks Mary McCaughey speaks with Eurofound Research Manager Tina Weber about new research on the right to disconnect, the evolution of the right to disconnect...

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EU context

El 26 de abril de 2017 la Comisión presentó el paquete del pilar europeo de derechos sociales. Este incluye una iniciativa para apoyar el equilibrio entre la vida privada y la vida laboral para los progenitores y cuidadores. La iniciativa busca abordar la infrarrepresentación de las mujeres en el mercado laboral, y establece una serie de normas mínimas nuevas o mejoradas para los permisos parentales, de paternidad y para cuidadores.

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Recogida de datos

Las Encuestas europeas sobre la calidad de vida (EQLS) de Eurofound proporcionan comparaciones entre países en lo que respecta a la conciliación del trabajo con la vida privada, las organizaciones flexibles del tiempo de trabajo y la prestación de servicios de asistencia de calidad. Las Encuestas europeas de empresas (ECS) arrojan datos sobre por qué y cómo utilizan las empresas una gran variedad de organizaciones del tiempo de trabajo. Las Encuestas europeas sobre las condiciones de trabajo (EWCS) analizan la organización del tiempo de trabajo en la UE y las cuestiones relacionadas, incluidas las organizaciones flexibles, las preferencias del tiempo de trabajo y el equilibrio entre la vida privada y la laboral.

El Observatorio Europeo de la Vida Laboral (EurWORK) proporciona información sobre las condiciones de trabajo y el trabajo sostenible, incluida una base de datos sobre salarios, el tiempo de trabajo y los conflictos colectivos. Eurofound ha calculado también los costes económicos y sociales de la brecha de género en el empleo, y puede aportar información sobre la creación de empleo en los servicios de asistencia.

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Destacado: Foundation Focus y las soluciones para el equilibrio entre la vida privada y la vida laboral

23 de diciembre de 2016 - En este número de Foundation Focus se examina la cuestión del equilibrio entre trabajo y vida personal, y algunos de los factores que facilitan o dificultan a los trabajadores la combinación de su actividad laboral con la vida al margen del empleo. Dado que el promedio de horas de trabajo se ha venido reduciendo de manera constante, se plantea la cuestión de si dicho equilibrio sigue siendo importante. ¿En qué puede ayudar la Directiva sobre la ordenación del tiempo de trabajo, y qué papel desempeñan las políticas en materia de horarios laborales flexibles? ¿Qué ayudas concretas requieren aquellos que asumen responsabilidades relativas al cuidado de menores o adultos? El equilibrio entre el trabajo y la vida personal está relacionado con otros aspectos de la vida, como la necesidad de una atención de la infancia de alta calidad, la tarea de abordar la brecha de género en el empleo, y la adopción de disposiciones respecto a los trabajadores de edad avanzada que no pueden continuar desarrollando un trabajo a tiempo completo.
El equilibrio entre el trabajo y la vida personal: crear soluciones para todos

Key outputs

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Gender inequality at work persists across Europe, despite the long standing attention paid and efforts made to tackle it. This Eurofound report presents a closer look at women’s and men’s...

3 Marzo 2020
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Research report
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In the context of ongoing negotiations at EU level on adopting a work–life balance package for families and caregivers, Eurofound was requested by the European Commission to provide an update...

7 Febrero 2019
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Customised report

Current and ongoing research

Research continues in this topic on a variety of themes, which are outlined below with links to forthcoming titles.

Eurofound expert(s)

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Jorge Cabrita is a senior research manager in the Working Life unit. He is responsible for formulating, coordinating and managing European-wide research, and promoting the...

Senior research manager,
Working life research unit
Publications results (121)

A study describing the development, current situation and future prospects of household services in the UK.

26 August 2012

Work plays a pivotal role in people’s lives, in the functioning of companies and in society at large. Improving the quality of work and working conditions has long been at the forefront of EU policy, most recently in the Europe 2020 Strategy towards ‘Smart, inclusive and cohesive growth’. The fifth

05 June 2012

Analizar cómo han cambiado (o se han mantenido inalteradas) las condiciones de trabajo puede arrojar luz sobre los avances que se están logrando en pos de la consecución de tales objetivos políticos. También puede mostrar cómo factores de cambio tales como la globalización, el desarrollo tecnológico

16 February 2012

The number of hours worked per week continues to drift downwards, on average – the result of more people working part time, fewer people working long hours, and a fall in the collectively agreed working hours in many countries. Foundation Findings provide pertinent background information and policy

30 January 2012

The report describes over 50 cases of companies in 11 Member States that have adopted measures to support their employees with care responsibilities for disabled children or adults. Key initiatives by companies include: various types of leave; reduced working hours; and such supportive measures as

07 December 2011

This report describes over 50 cases of companies in 11 Member States that have adopted measures to support their employees with care responsibilities for disabled children or adults. Key initiatives by companies include: various types of leave; reduced working hours; and such supportive measures as

07 December 2011

Parenting support and education encompass different types of interventions (e.g. information, training, counselling, etc.) directly linked to rearing children. The ultimate goals of parenting support and education are helping parents raise their children and having a positive impact on the physical

28 November 2011

Perceived quality of life is lower in the candidate countries of Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey than in the EU27, largely due to poverty. Women’s labour force participation is low and jobs in general are characterised by long hours and poor work–life balance. Families

13 September 2011

This report explores the subject of work and family life across Europe, looking at ways to find a better balance between the demands of work and family responsibilities. Based on data from the second European Quality of Life Survey (EQLS), conducted by Eurofound in 2007, the report analyses tensions

22 August 2011

This issue of Foundation Focus looks at the relationship between work and health, using first findings from Eurofound’s fifth European Working Conditions Survey which was launched on 16 and 17 November 2010 under the Belgian EU presidency. With the additional support of the European Commission, the

29 March 2011

Online resources results (153)

In this episode of Eurofound Talks Mary McCaughey speaks with Eurofound Research Manager Tina Weber about new research on the right to disconnect, the evolution of the right to disconnect in Europe, the reasons why legislative and procedural actions are being called for, the impacts that effective

15 Abril 2024

Flexible work increases post-pandemic, but not for everyone

Even before the outbreak of COVID-19, various forms of flexible work, such as teleworking and flexitime, were in place across EU Member States. However, the pandemic led to a surge in flexible working practices with many workers wanting to focus on their work–life balance and have more time for

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Workers want to telework but long working hours, isolation and inadequate equipment must be tackled

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a surge in telework, with dramatic increases in the number of employees working from home (teleworking) in many European countries. What for many employees started out as a mandatory move seems to have transformed into a preference among the majority for part-time or

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Twin transition and pandemic challenge Eurofound to increase expertise, strengthen partnerships, expand reach, says new Director

Eurofound welcomed Ivailo Kalfin to his new role as Executive Director on 1 June. After one month in the job, he reflects on the challenges facing the EU, how they will impact on the work of Eurofound and his priorities for shaping the Agency over the next five years.

Living, working and COVID-19: Impact on gender equality 11 March 2021, European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) virtual meeting Presentation by Maria Jepsen, Acting Executive Director, Eurofound

22 Marzo 2021

Working remotely: An overview of trends, opportunities, challenges and risks 9 March 2021 Presentation by Irene Mandl, Head of unit - Employment, Eurofound

9 Marzo 2021

Connecting and disconnecting and work-life balance 9 March 2021 Presentation by Tina Weber, Research manager - Employment unit, Eurofound

9 Marzo 2021

A modern agenda for work–life balance 16 October 2018, Brussels, Belgium Presentation by Mathijn Wilkens, Research Officer, Christine Aumayr-Pintar, Research Manager, Anna Ludwinek, Research Manager, Eurofound

16 Octubre 2018

Luxembourg: Extending parental leave to improve work–life balance

Since 1 January 2018, paternity leave in Luxembourg has been increased from 2 to 10 days, under legislation passed in December 2017. The law, aimed to improve people’s work–life balance, also introduces more flexibility for parents to use leave to take care of a sick child, but reduces some leave


Blogs results (18)
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The impact of COVID-19 continues to create chaos in people’s lives across Europe and the world. The economy is heading towards another major dip, and a sense of general insecurity pervades. The daunting challenges confronting health services and projections on the long-term impact of the crisis

12 Mayo 2020
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Motivated workers have higher levels of engagement, better health and are able to work longer. Improving motivation at work is therefore a key component in meeting the challenges of Europe’s ageing workforce and improving the EU’s long-term competitiveness on a global scale. This means that

20 Marzo 2019
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After more than 60 years of European policy on the equal treatment of women and men, men still outnumber women in management positions by almost two to one. The women who do make it into management are more likely to be in non-supervising management roles where they manage operational

7 Marzo 2019
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Few events challenge the equilibrium between work and life like the arrival of a child. As gender roles continue to change in Europe, supporting the uptake of paternity and parental leave among fathers is fundamental, not just to close the ‘caring gap’ between men and women, but also to provide the

11 Octubre 2018
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The European Quality of Life Survey (EQLS), carried out by Eurofound every four years, explores a variety of aspects related to living standards, health, family and work–life balance, as well as people's happiness levels, satisfaction with their lives, and their perceptions regarding the quality of

21 Febrero 2018
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One of the common values that unites the European Union is that of equal opportunities: all citizens should have the same possibility to improve their lives and participate in the labour market regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation. Ensuring equal opportunities in finding

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Austerity measures introduced during the crisis have disproportionately concerned cuts in the measures that are most vital for reducing child poverty: cash and tax benefits, a new Eurofound report shows. Furthermore, there has been a move away from universal coverage towards more targeted support

3 Febrero 2016
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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 Noviembre 2015

Data results (3)
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