Publications

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Eurofound publishes its work in a range of publication formats to match audience needs and the nature of the output. These include flagship reports on a particular area of activity, research reports summarising the findings of a research project and policy briefs presenting policy pointers from research projects or facts and figures relevant to policy debates. Also included are blog articles, regular articles on working life in Europe, presentations, working papers providing background material to ongoing or already concluded research, and reports arising from ad hoc requests by policymakers. Other corporate publications include annual reports, brochures and promotional publications. Web databases and online resources such as data visualisation applications are available in Data and resources.

Coronavirus: A labour market earthquake
- 02 April 2020
- Blog
It is less than four weeks since the first large European Coronavirus-related company bankruptcy (Flybe, a British regional airline, on 5 March), but it is clear already that the pandemic is going to disrupt labour markets as seriously as the global financial crisis, if not more so. A large majority of large-scale restructuring reported in the European Restructuring Monitor (ERM) in recent weeks have cited the Coronavirus outbreak as the proximate cause of announced job losses.
- Hurley, John COVID-19, Restructuring
What Europe can learn from living-wage campaigns
- 01 April 2020
- Blog
The coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is having drastic consequences for the world of work. In most European countries workers who are not delivering essential ‘frontline’ services are being asked to stay home. Unfortunately many are out of work, while many of those who are not are minimum-wage and low-pay workers, including those working in retail and food-supply chains. How can we ensure that these workers, so essential to our daily lives, are adequately and fairly paid?
- Hurley, John COVID-19, Working poor, Working conditions and sustainable work, Collective bargaining, Industrial relations, Minimum wage
COVID-19 intensifies emotional demands on healthcare workers
- 31 March 2020
- Blog
Health professionals – doctors, nurses, nursing assistants, paramedics, ambulance workers – are in the vanguard of the battle against COVID-19. They are the ones dealing with sick people, triaging, testing and treating them. They are the ones confronting suffering and death. While some of their colleagues have already lost their lives in this battle, health professionals worldwide are emphasising the impact the mounting number of COVID-19 cases is having on their mental health.
- Cabrita, Jorge COVID-19, Working conditions, Health and well-being at work, Job quality
A blog post from Eurofound’s Executive Director on the Coronavirus crisis
- 24 March 2020
- Blog
The Coronavirus outbreak is, as we hear constantly, an unprecedented situation in so many ways. Unprecedented implications for individuals and economies, calling for unprecedented action and leadership. And while not the worst health crisis...
- Menéndez-Valdés, Juan COVID-19
Why 2020 is the right time for real progress on gender equality
- 02 March 2020
- Blog
On the downside, it was also a year when the gender pay gap in the EU remained intractably high, and efforts to reduce it are undermined by some on the political right. [1] In addition, the gender employment gap persists, with 78% of men em...
- Gallinat, Anna Gender equality
Europe’s low-carbon transition makes economic sense
- 21 February 2020
- Blog
Last year, the Future of Manufacturing in Europe (FOME) project – an EU initiative proposed by the European Parliament and delegated to Eurofound by the European Commission – published findings projecting that a successful tra...
- Higgins, James Structural change, Industrial policy, Labour market policies, Job creation, Labour market change
The pandora’s box of the platform economy
- 28 January 2020
- Blog
We hear more and more about the platform economy, with the debate often revolving around the potential long-term implications of its growth on the labour market and the impact on traditional and established businesses and industries.
- Riso, Sara Platform work, Working conditions, New forms of employment, Digital age, Job quality
Fears and hopes around future minimum wages
- 15 January 2020
- Blog
As one of their ‘100 days in office’ initiatives, the new European Commission intends to propose an initiative for an EU minimum wage. The aim is that by 2024 every worker in the EU should earn a fair and adequate wage, no matter where they live.
- Aumayr-Pintar, Christine Pay and income, Industrial relations, Minimum wage
Restructuring: Do unions still matter?
- 20 November 2019
- Blog
Trade unions in many EU Member States face the issue of declining membership. This is a fundamental challenge for organised labour, but it is premature to speak about the redundancy unions: when it comes to important decisions affecting the workplace, restructuring being one, trade unions remain a powerful mechanism of employee voice. Latest data from Eurofound’s European Working Conditions Survey (EWCS) confirms that the presence of a trade union in the workplace is associated with greater employee voice and involvement in decision-making on restructuring.
- Riso, Sara; Rodriguez Contreras, Ricardo Restructuring, Working conditions, Employee representation, Industrial relations, Labour market change
Future of work: What can we learn from cooperatives and social enterprises?
- 15 November 2019
- Blog
Much of the discussion on the future of work is focused on globalisation and technology, and their impacts on the labour market. However, there is also a growing interest in the business models used by cooperatives and social enterprises, and how they can contribute to a better future of work. Eurofound’s research shows that cooperatives and social enterprises are resilient organisations with an interest in creating good quality jobs and making a positive contribution to the labour market.
- Demetriades, Stavroula Small and medium-sized enterprises, Working conditions, Inclusive labour markets, Job quality, Labour market change