This publication presents a comparative analysis of the Local and Regional Government (LRG) sector workforce in five European countries: Croatia, Germany, Greece, Spain, and Sweden. Despite variations in governance models and industrial relations, commonalities emerge, such as the LRG sector's...

Croatia is the newest euro area (EA) member. Following a very strong recovery in 2021–22, growth moderated to 3.1 percent in 2023, still among the highest in the EA. Inflation has decelerated considerably since early 2023 but remains above the EA average, while the labor market remains tight....

Employee burnout is considered a serious problem in today's organizations, having severe repercussions both on individual and operational levels. A large number of studies have been conducted to identify antecedents and consequences of burnout but were mostly carried out in medical and other...

In Croatia, the subject of gender equality has gradually moved from the fringes to the forefront of public discourse, reflecting both global trends and local imperatives. As of 2023, Croatia was still among the lowest-ranked EU countries for overall gender equality. Although Croatia's overall...