This report is part of a series of projects from the Foundation which focuses on aspects of industrial relations in the ten acceding countries in the run-up to enlargement. It looks specifically at the role of social dialogue in resolving industrial relations conflicts. The report gives an overview
This background paper sets out the the context and poses questions on different aspects of attaining a better balance between the demands of work and personal life and finding new ways of organising individual working time over the life course. The main objective of the Foundation Forum is to
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 of
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
The problem of working poverty is increasingly pressing given the higher average incidence of the phenomenon in the new Member States. It represents a complex and challenging issue for European societies, as it can arise due to either individual or household circumstances. The Foundation’s project
The Foundation’s eighth four-year programme looks ahead to the opportunities and challenges facing the new EU, building on existing strengths, areas of expertise and proven services. It highlights future challenges for social policy in Europe and pinpoints the knowledge gaps to be addressed by the
The increasing involvement of the social partners in social policy matters, and particularly the area of social inclusion, is the focus of the fifth Foundation paper. It draws mainly on research carried out by the Foundation in the area of social inclusion over the past decade. The paper addresses
This comparative study examines the role that national-level ‘social pacts’ between governments and social partners might play in paving the way for the new EU Member States and candidate countries to join EU Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) and introduce the euro single currency. It points to the
This report examines the findings of Statistics Finland’s quality of work life surveys. It considers the many changes that have taken place in the working environment over a period of 25 years. Although there have been important improvements, the surveys reveal that certain physical work environment
In recent years, chronic illness and disability have come to be viewed as key factors in the causes of unemployment and exclusion from the workplace. The Foundation’s report on employment and disability aims to bridge the existing knowledge gap and promote debate among the major stakeholders about