How will Europe’s green transition impact employment?
Climate change objectives and decarbonisation measures are vital for the future of Europe. But how will these objectives impact employment and the labour market? In this episode of the Eurofound Talks podcast series, Mary McCaughey speaks with Eurofound Senior Research Manager John Hurley about new research which shows a marginal increase in net employment from EU decarbonisation measures, but also potentially broad shifts in the labour market that could have a profound impact in several areas.
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Mary McCaughey
Head of UnitMary McCaughey è responsabile dell'informazione e della comunicazione di Eurofound. Laureata al Trinity College di Dublino e al Collegio d'Europa di Bruges, ha iniziato a lavorare a Bruxelles con Europolitics e il Wall Street Journal Europe. Ha collaborato con l'Associazione dei Parlamentari Europei con l'Africa (AWEPA) in Sudafrica durante la transizione del paese verso la democrazia, e nel 1998 ha assunto l'incarico di portavoce presso la Delegazione dell'Unione Europea a Pretoria, dirigendone il dipartimento stampa e informazione durante i negoziati sull'accordo di libero scambio UE-Sudafrica. Dopo la fine della guerra del Kosovo, ha lavorato come consulente per la comunicazione per l'Agenzia europea per la ricostruzione in Serbia. Ha assunto l'incarico di caporedattore di Eurofound nel 2003.
John Hurley
Senior research managerJohn Hurley is a senior research manager in the Employment unit at Eurofound. He took up the role of research manager in February 2012. He contributes to a number of research projects including the European Jobs Monitor and has authored or co-authored over 20 reports as well as journal contributions and edited collections during his time at Eurofound. His main research interests are in the areas of comparative labour market analysis, restructuring and the changing world of work. John is a graduate of both Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin.
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