The third Foundation Forum puts forward the question: Competitive Europe – Social Europe: partners or rivals? The question is not here of course viewed from an historical perspective but rather in terms of how the various European social models are currently compatible with competitiveness. More
More than 50% of Romanian workers complain that their working conditions involve potential hazards to their health and safety, while 27% of workers have irregular working hours. Fixed-term employment contracts are not common in Romania, and more women than men hold indefinite employment contracts
This report sets out a descriptive analysis of the data collected by the Eurobarometer Survey (2005). It examines two key areas of enquiry: geographical mobility and job mobility. Mobility appears to be not always the result of individual choices. Indeed, mobility, particularly job mobility, is
The September 2006 issue contains the following articles: Director's diary; Working time developments in Europe; Life satisfaction high in Romania; In brief; Latest events and publications.
The October 2006 issue contains the following articles: Director's diary; Is ‘Competitive Europe’ compatible with ‘Social Europe’?; Promoting flexible working time arrangements; In brief; Latest events and publications.
Increased competition, food scares and new consumer trends are among the key challenges facing the food and beverage industry in Europe. While these challenges pose a threat to some companies they can be an expansion opportunity for others. In response to these new challenges, food companies are
This paper analyses the capacity of Slovenia’s social partners to effectively engage in social dialogue at various levels. The paper forms part of a wider, comparative project, managed by the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Ireland) and the Work Life
This paper analyses the capacity of Turkey’s social partners to effectively engage in social dialogue at various levels. The paper forms part of a wider, comparative project, managed by the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Ireland) and the Work Life
This paper analyses the capacity of Latvia’s social partners to effectively engage in social dialogue at various levels. The paper forms part of a wider, comparative project, managed by the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Ireland) and the Work Life
This paper analyses the capacity of Estonia’s social partners to effectively engage in social dialogue at various levels. The paper forms part of a wider, comparative project, managed by the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Ireland) and the Work Life