The report, on which this summary is based, examines the experience of companies that have been long-standing examples of good practice in age management and analyses the drivers and outcomes of workplace developments over the last decade. Effective action to improve the employment conditions of
The report, on which this summary is based, aims to: gain a better understanding of the perspectives of governments, social partners and the wider public with regard to improving the employment situation of older workers and extending working life; document the development of the measures and
This report looks at case studies of EWC practice in companies located in four new Member States – the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia – in the context of EU enlargement. It investigates the impact of EWC participation on industrial relations in the NMS, considers how EWCs differ in
This report examines quality of life from the unique perspective of the two acceding countries, Bulgaria and Romania. The historical, political, socioeconomic and cultural contexts of these two countries have meant that their experiences are often quite different to those of the EU Member States. In
Although collective agreements and minimum wage laws are in principle gender-neutral, women still end up earning less than men. This paper briefly explores some different facets of the ‘gender pay gap’ issue, based on data collected from two of the Foundation’s projects: the European Industrial
The knowledge-intensive business services (KIBS) sector is a highly dynamic sector, which is constantly growing and rapidly evolving. Given the significance of this sector, it is important to understand what is likely to impact on its development in the future. In order to develop an understanding
Childcare is a topic of much debate in the enlarged EU due to demographic changes and an ageing population. Against this background, the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions initiated research into the EU childcare sector, focusing on out-of-school care for
KIBS (knowledge-intensive business services) supply information and knowledge products or use knowledge to support their clients’ own knowledge generation and information processing activities. KIBS providers are defined as ‘organisations who rely heavily on professional knowledge ... to supply
Established in 1896 by two brothers, Percy and Edward Simmons, Simmons and Simmons is a leading international law firm with close to 2,000 employees and boasting 20 offices located in major business and financial centres throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The company is headquartered at
Mandriva is the only European-based Global Linux computer operating system editor. The French company edits and manages the Mandriva Linux System, recognised as being one of the most complete and easiest to use of the Linux operating systems. The company offers a complete range of software products