In the context of its 2011 work programme, Eurofound has explored the situation of young people who are part of... [+] Show more
In the context of its 2011 work programme, Eurofound has explored the situation of young people who are part of the NEET group: 'not in employment, education or training'. The research was carried out by Eurofound's Employment and Competitiveness unit, using the capacity of the Network of European Observatories. The aim was to investigate the current situation of young people in Europe, focusing specifically on those who are not in employment, education or training, and to understand the economic and social consequences of their disengagement from the labour market and education. The preliminary results of the research are presented in this short document.
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[-] Show lessDate: 2011
Geographic subjects: Europe
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This comparative study examines the issue of gender and career development and explores the continuing barriers to... [+] Show more
This comparative study examines the issue of gender and career development and explores the continuing barriers to achieving equality of opportunity in this area. Looking at the current European Union countries (with the exception of Sweden) and Norway, the study explores the extent to which career patterns are changing in response to the restructuring of work and organisations and how this impacts on women’s career experiences. It also examines the attitudes of the social partners regarding gender and career development. The study finds that although careers are changing in most countries, the nature of this change is best described as a gradual erosion of traditional work patterns, rather than a transformation which is likely to improve opportunities for women. Gender segregation remains a significant problem, despite women’s increased activity rates. Female-dominated part-time work, associated with poor opportunities for training and promotion, also persists. The study reveals that most trade unions have been proactive in campaigning on this topic and in increasing their members’ awareness of and ability to raise such issues with employers. However, it also shows that many employers appear to remain unconvinced about the need to prioritise gender and careers. While there are examples of some innovative attempts to tackle the problem, these often occur in isolation. In particular, translating legislation into practice at company level remains a significant problem. The contents are: Sectoral and occupational segregation; The ‘glass ceiling’ effect; Qualifications and training; Part-time employment; Traditional career models; Changing attitudes; Views of the social partners on gender and careers; Career opportunities for women in social partner organisations; Social partners’ attempts to influence other organisations; Projects carried out under the EQUAL initiative; Conclusions; Annex.
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[-] Show lessDate: 2007
Geographic subjects: Europe
Resource type: Report
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The employer ring in Karlskrona is a joint venture between seven companies - mainly in the manufacturing business ... [+] Show more
The employer ring in Karlskrona is a joint venture between seven companies - mainly in the manufacturing business - covering a total of 6,000 employees. The ring was established in 1992 and is a joint organisation formed in order to support the members on retraining and redeploying employees in their companies who have been made redundant or are in need of work rehabilitation in other workplaces. The ring supports the individuals with job coaching, transfer and training.
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[-] Show lessDate: 2007
Geographic subjects: Europe; Sweden
Resource type: Report
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Data from national working conditions surveys and other sources reveal that fixed-term and temporary agency... [+] Show more
Data from national working conditions surveys and other sources reveal that fixed-term and temporary agency contract holders in the European Union are at a disadvantage in terms of access to both training and competence development in companies. A number of relevant indicators in the surveys highlight this fact. Such national data tend to confirm the research findings of the European Working Conditions Surveys, carried out by the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions in 1990, 1995 and 2000-1, and offer further insights into this issue. This study examines the issue of training and employability, focusing on those workers on fixed-term and temporary agency contracts.
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[-] Show lessDate: 2005
Geographic subjects: Europe
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With the accession of 10 new member states to the European Union [EU] in May 2004, the issue of geographical and... [+] Show more
With the accession of 10 new member states to the European Union [EU] in May 2004, the issue of geographical and labour market mobility within Europe has risen to the top of the EU policy agenda. The European Commission designated 2006 as 'European Year of Workers' Mobility'. As part of this European Year, a special edition of the Eurobarometer Survey, looking at geographical and job mobility, and at citizen's views on the issues, was conducted in September 2005. The European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions published a first descriptive report of the survey's findings in 2006 (Vandenbrande et al, 2006). The report looked at job mobility from a life-course perspective, analysing job mobility levels at the different stages of the life course. The most important observations were that levels of job mobility differ considerably between member states, and between different groups in society (possibly indicating unequal chances and opportunities). The present report focuses on occupational mobility and social category. The report begins by elaborating upon the different factors that appear to influence the degree to which people change employer. It then formulates a number of hypotheses regarding the influence of biographical characteristics, country characteristics, previous job mobility history, job characteristics, job satisfaction, attitudes towards job mobility and previous geographic mobility history. It then examines whether the hypotheses can be accepted, or should be rejected, on the basis of the data. Finally, some recommendations are made regarding policies of job mobility.
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[-] Show lessDate: 2007
Geographic subjects: Europe
Resource type: Report
Subjects: Employment; Labour market; Policy
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