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Gender equality in the EU: Priorities for EU strategy

17 July 2015

Gender equality in the EU: Priorities for EU strategy

It is important to underline that when referring to gender issues there is a risk of limiting the discussion, views and study exclusively to the situation of women and overlooking wider gender issues, including the situation of men.

Eurofound News, Issue 7, July/August 2015

14 July 2015

Eurofound News, Issue 7, July/August 2015

This issue contains articles on: Findings in figures; High-paid jobs showing most growth; Investigating job tenure in turbulent times; News in brief; and Latest from EurWORK.

Sustainable work over the life course: Concept paper

19 June 2015

Sustainable work over the life course: Concept paper

Ageing of the population is likely to threaten the ability of states to finance welfare states and social protection systems in the future. A viable solution is to increase employment rates and to lengthen working life. To achieve this dual...

Consolidated annual activity report of the Authorising Officer for the year 2014

15 June 2015

Consolidated annual activity report of the Authorising Officer for the year 2014

The Consolidated annual activity report of the Authorising Officer for the year 2014 describes Eurofound's activities, particularly its research and information and communication programmes.

Eurofound News, Issue 6, June 2015

11 June 2015

Eurofound News, Issue 6, June 2015

This issue contains articles on: Findings in figures; Snapshot of living and working in Europe in 2014; Making the most of childcare services; News in brief; and Publications.

Eurofound yearbook 2014: Living and working in Europe

26 May 2015

Eurofound yearbook 2014: Living and working in Europe

Eurofound in 2014 expanded its evidence base on the repercussions of the crisis on the living and working conditions of Europeans, and offered guidance on viable options available to policymakers in their efforts to turn Europe around.

Austria: Elections take place in the Austrian Economic Chambers

20 May 2015

The Austrian Economic League maintained its majority position, but its support was down on the previous election in 2010

Austria: Dispute over doctors' pay in wake of EU working time law

19 May 2015

A new agreement on the pay and working time of physicians in Vienna has been overwhelmingly rejected in a ballot of physicians, but the municipal government is reluctant to reopen negotiations.

Eurofound News, Issue 5, May 2015

13 May 2015

Eurofound News, Issue 5, May 2015

This issue contains articles on: Findings in figures; Fostering young entrepreneurs in Europe; Impact of crisis on wage inequality; News in brief; and Publications.

Austria: Around 8% of employees suffer from permanent exposure to stress

29 April 2015

According to a European-wide survey, presented on March 20 in Vienna, 8% of Austrian employees suffer from permanent exposure and 37% from repeated exposure to stress. The main causes of stress exposure are time pressure, permanent restruct...

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