The third Foundation Forum puts forward the question: Competitive Europe – Social Europe: partners or rivals? The question is not here of course viewed from an historical perspective but rather in terms of how the various European social models are currently compatible with competitiveness....

Increased competition, food scares and new consumer trends are among the key challenges facing the food and beverage industry in Europe. While these challenges pose a threat to some companies they can be an expansion opportunity for others. In response to these new challenges, food companies are...

These guidelines put forward a common standard for authors responsible for drafting and editing Foundation articles and studies in English. The aim is to achieve consistency in approach in order to ensure the delivery and publication of high quality online information products. They are designed...

This report sets out a descriptive analysis of the data collected by the Eurobarometer Survey (2005). It examines two key areas of enquiry: geographical mobility and job mobility. Mobility appears to be not always the result of individual choices. Indeed, mobility, particularly job mobility, is...

In recent years, the European demographic situation has been characterised by a growing proportion of older people and a shrinking proportion of younger people – a trend that is set to continue for at least the next two decades. These developments pose challenges for both public policy and the...

This is the first report of the European Restructuring Monitor (ERM). The aim of these reports is to present information on restructuring data, policies and practices. As policy should be based on an understanding of the nature and extent of the matter to be addressed, it is logical to focus...

Effective action to improve the employment conditions of older workers involves government policies at different levels, the social partners and social dialogue, organisations and companies and, of course, older workers themselves. Within companies in the EU15, policies and practices designed to...

The number of people on long-term disability benefits in Europe is rising and this group is particularly at risk of social exclusion. Although many of those away from work for a long period due to illness or injury would like to rejoin the workforce, very few actually do so in practice. This...

Mandriva is the only European-based Global Linux computer operating system editor. The French company edits and manages the Mandriva Linux System, recognised as being one of the most complete and easiest to use of the Linux operating systems. The company offers a complete range of software...

Ogilvy and Mather Düsseldorf is one of some 497 offices within the Ogilvy and Mather Worldwide advertising agency network, which is headquartered in New York. In turn, Ogilvy and Mather Worldwide is a subsidiary of the larger WPP Group. The WPP Group of companies was established in 1986 with...