Showing 161 - 170 of 1,249
In 2003, the Foundation launched a project aiming to assess the usefulness of regional social capital (defined as u0091networks, norms, values and understanding within groupsu0092) and its possible role in the improvement of social inclusion and employment. This report provides examples of, and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009637272
This report focuses on the deterioration of working conditions in France. Research over the past few years shows that work organisation has become increasingly complex and restrictive. Work rates and rhythms are faster, work is more repetitive, mental strain and stress are growing. The numbers...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009637273
The survey on quality of life in the workplace (in Spanish; Encuesta de Calidad de Vida en el Trabajo 2003) is carried out annually by the Spanish Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. This is a summary of the 2003 results. Main findings are that: in general, Spanish workers are satisfied at...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009637274
This report is based on recent Foundation research into financial participation, incorporating the eight general principles outlined by the Commission in its framework Communication. It outlines the scale of financial participation across the European Union, highlights differences in national...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009637275
This paper considers information and analysis based on the Foundationu0092s data and case study examples on the role of services of general interest in promoting womenu0092s quality employment in the European Union. It highlights the importance of equal opportunity policies in shaping and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009637276
The growth of information and communication technologies (ICT) has had a dramatic impact on almost all sectors and occupations, fundamentally changing the face of the workplace. This report looks at computer use and training provisions in Europe. Information technology use and skills are seen as...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009637277
Within the framework of its 2005-2008 four-year work programme, u0091Changing Europe, better work, better lifeu0092, this document defines the priorities for the first year: 2005. It presents a coherent set of activities aimed at supporting the key players in European social policymaking,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009637278
This report presents a comparative study of working conditions for women in 10 central eastern European countries and its purpose is threefold: to bring together the findings of the national reports; to explore in greater detail the Foundation data in terms of comparison between its 2001 survey...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009637279
The fourth annual programme of work based on the Foundation's four-year programme 2001-2004: Analysing and anticipating change to support socio-economic progress. Among the aims of the programme are to: strengthen collaboration and the sharing of results with the European Commission and other EU...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009637280
Euforia came into being as part of the Foundationu0092s work on knowledge society. It has tested ways of studying the emergence of a knowledge society in the EU 15. This report sets out the results of the pilot project, in particular, its implications for living conditions, working conditions...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009637281