Episode 33 – The evolution of working conditions in Europe

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This episode examines the evolving landscape of European working conditions, situated at the nexus of profound technological transformation.

Mary McCaughey speaks with Barbara Gerstenberger, Eurofound's Head of Unit for Working Life, who leverages insights from the 35-year history of the European Working Conditions Survey (EWCS). This survey series offers a granular perspective on the longitudinal shifts in European labour.

The discussion assesses how artificial intelligence and digitalisation are reshaping employment, drawing parallels with historical industrial shifts, while acknowledging the continuous adaptive capacity of the world of work.

Podcast
Working conditions and sustainable work
Digitalisation
Authors
Mary McCaughey
Barbara Gerstenberger

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