Working time options over the life course : new work patterns and company strategies

The current socio-economic, demographic and cultural changes under way in Europe are forcing changes in the way people organise their time and income over the life course. Such changes have raised concerns about the sustainability of existing social protection systems and about the need to adapt those systems to new circumstances. This report looks into developments in time options, time arrangements and income over the life course. It examines disparities between demographic groups and across Member States. It looks into the different situations and preferences of households in relation to the labour market, analysing income sources and levels linked to various life course events. In particular, it focuses on the human resource and time management strategies of companies and examines whether these include a life course perspective.