The nature of trade is changing and becoming increasingly global in its outlook. While this is undoubtedly having far-reaching repercussions on labour markets across Europe, the precise nature of the impact is hard to quantify. This report provides some perspectives on the effects of trade...

Industrial relations developments in Europe 2006 highlights the most significant industrial relations developments over the past year - both at national and EU level. It examines the key issues covered by collective bargaining - pay, working time, job security, training, and equal opportunities...

This issue of Foundation Findings deals with work-life balance in Europe. The EU needs to increase employment rates to ensure continued economic growth and promote social inclusion. To do this, it needs to make it easier for individuals to combine their work and family commitments to facilitate...

Increasingly, corporate decision-making takes place at transnational level; however, employees' rights to information and consultation are still defined at national level. To bridge this gap, a 1994 Directive was adopted, aimed at promoting voluntary agreements on the constitution and operation...

This issue of Foundation Findings deals with flexicurity in Europe. Flexicurity is a policy approach that attempts to combine flexibility of labour markets for employers and security of employment for employees. Foundation Findings provide pertinent background information and policy pointers for...

The organisation of time over the life course is a central element in working conditions and plays a major part in determining individual quality of life. This report looks at patterns of time use in relation to three key phases of life: paid employment, unpaid work, such as caring for family...