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Beyond applause?: improving working conditions in long-term care

This report presents an in-depth cross-country analysis of how long-term care workers fare along the different dime ... Show more
This report presents an in-depth cross-country analysis of how long-term care workers fare along the different dimensions of job quality. In the initial stages of the [Coronavirus Disease 2019] COVID-19 pandemic, the applause for care workers was a clear expression of the strong recognition of their hard work and exposure to risks in their job. However, as the applause faded after the peak of the crisis, questions have re-emerged about how to improve the working conditions of long-term care workers in a sustainable way. Over the coming decades, the demand for these workers will increase substantially. Several countries are already facing shortages as the large baby-boom generation joins the older population.
To go 'beyond applause', a comprehensive policy strategy is needed to tackle poor working conditions and insufficient social recognition of long-term care work, attract workers in the sector and avoid labour shortages reaching unacceptable levels. Such a strategy should cover several dimensions, with different priorities across countries depending on their specific context, including: direct interventions to raise wages and increase staff requirements; increasing public financing and fostering the leading role by governments; supporting collective bargaining and social dialogue; strengthening training; increasing use of new technologies; and strengthening health prevention policies.
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Authors: Boulhol, Herve; De Tavernier, Wouter; Lis, Maciej; Garnero, Andrea ... [+] Show more

Date: 2023

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Workforce development; Industry; Employment ... [+] Show more
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Women on the European labour market

According to Eurostat forecasts, the European Union's working age population will shrink by a considerable eight mi ... Show more
According to Eurostat forecasts, the European Union's working age population will shrink by a considerable eight million people by 2025. As a consequence the labour force is to decrease, adversely affecting future [gross domestic product] GDP growth rates. However, there are groups of people whose labour potential is not yet fully utilised, meaning that the decrease in size of the future workforce can be avoided. Employment gains due to their entry into the labour market can rebalance total employment. An increase in labour force participation rates among women is one of the most important potential improvements. In this policy brief, [the authors] summarise the results of six Neujobs working papers. These address the most important issues related to women's employment decisions, such as education, maternity, retirement, life-long learning, care choices, flexible employment contracts and salaries. [The authors] identify several pathways to increased labour market activity among women and obstacles to overcome. Relevant policy recommendations are made for each issue.
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Authors: Baran, Jan; Bartha, Attila; Dominczak, Agnieszka Chlon; Fedyuk, Olena ... [+] Show more

Date: 2014

Geographic subjects: Europe

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: Neujobs policy brief

Subjects: Gender; Labour market; Participation ... [+] Show more

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Beyond applause?: improving working conditions in long-term care

Women on the European labour market