Fifth European Working Conditions Survey - Overview report

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02 júlí 2012
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05 júní 2012
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Authors: 
Parent-Thirion, Agnès; Vermeylen, Greet; van Houten, Gijs; Lyly-Yrjänäinen, Maija; Biletta, Isabella; Cabrita, Jorge

Abstract

Work plays a significant role in the lives of people, companies and society at large. Since its inception, the European Union has paid considerable attention to work, and improving working conditions is one of its key policy goals. The European Working Conditions Survey series (the ‘EWCS’) aims to: Measure working conditions across European countries on a harmonised basis; analyse relationships between different aspects of working conditions; identify groups at risks and issues of concern, as well as areas of progress; monitor trends over time; and contribute to European policy development, in particular on quality of work and employment issues. This report analyses the findings of the fifth European Working Conditions Survey, carried out in 2011-2012.  An executive summary is available - see Related content.

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    Number of Pages: 
    160
    Reference No: 
    ef1182
    ISBN: 
    978-92-897-1062-6
    Catalogue: 
    TJ-30-12-411-EN-C
    DOI: 
    10.2806/34660
    Catalogue info

    Fifth European Working Conditions Survey - Overview report

    Authors: 
    Parent-Thirion, Agnès; Vermeylen, Greet; van Houten, Gijs; Lyly-Yrjänäinen, Maija; Biletta, Isabella; Cabrita, Jorge

    Work plays a significant role in the lives of people, companies and society at large. Since its inception, the European Union has paid considerable attention to work, and improving working conditions is one of its key policy goals. The European Working Conditions Survey series (the ‘EWCS’) aims to: Measure working conditions across European countries on a harmonised basis; analyse relationships between different aspects of working conditions; identify groups at risks and issues of concern, as well as areas of progress; monitor trends over time; and contribute to European policy development, in particular on quality of work and employment issues. This report analyses the findings of the fifth European Working Conditions Survey, carried out in 2011-2012.

    Topics: 
    Gender equality; Health and well-being at work; Job quality; Sustainable work; Work organisation; Work-life balance; Working conditions

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  • Executive summary

    Number of pages: 
    2
    Reference No: 
    ef11821
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    Fifth European Working Conditions Survey - Executive summary

    Authors: 
    Eurofound
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    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 European Working Conditions Survey (EWCS) explores topics as diverse as physical risks, working time, gender segregation,work–life balance, employee representation, work organisation, stress at work, skills development and pay, as well as health and well-being. The survey charts trends in working conditions, identifies major risk factors and highlights issues meriting policy attention. Based on interviews with 44,000 workers across 34 European countries, the fifth EWCS represents a rich store of information and analysis on work in all its dimensions in Europe today. Read more in the report - see Related content.
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