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This paper provides brief background information on a number of topics foreseen for discussion in Session 2 ‘Living conditions’ of the Foundation Forum 2017 ' Converging economies, diverging societies? Upward convergence in the EU'.

This paper provides brief background information on a number of topics foreseen for discussion in Session 3 ‘Convergence and the regional dimension’ of the Foundation Forum 2017 ' Converging economies, diverging societies? Upward convergence in the EU'.

Eurofound’s work programme for 2013–2016 had the strategic objective of providing high-quality, timely and policy-relevant knowledge as input to better informed policies. This catalogue comprises an annotated list of the publications pr...

This issue contains articles on: Findings in figures; Latest developments in flexible working arrangements and work-life balance; Changing employment trends post-crisis; News in brief; and Articles online.

The reconciliation of work and life responsibilities has become an increasingly relevant policy topic in recent decades. It has an implicit societal value linked to gender equality and quality of life.

The ageing of the EU’s population and workforce has implications for employment, working conditions, living standards and welfare. This report draws on the expertise of four EU Agencies in their respective areas, covers the policy challenges associated with the ageing workforce and considers innovative solutions.

This issue contains articles on: Findings in figures; Living and working in Europe 2016; Advancing upward convergence in the EU; News in brief; and Articles online.

This is the Consolidated annual activity report of the Authorising Officer for the year 2016. The 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 2016.

Living and working in Europe, Eurofound’s 2016 yearbook, provides a snapshot of developments and trends in the work and lives of Europeans as described in the research activities of Eurofound over 2016. Despite the strains on the European Union – slow economic recovery, rising euro-scepticism and the UK vote to leave the EU – Eurofound’s work reported much good news for its citizens in 2016.

This issue contains articles on: Findings in figures; Marking 60 years of the European ideal; Eurofound contributing to ILO ‘Future of Work’; News in brief; and Articles online.