Social capital is clearly linked to improving social relations and participation in local community activities. Defined as 'networks, norms, values and understanding within groups', the role of social capital, has, to date, been insufficiently covered at regional level. In 2003, the Foundation...

How do citizens perceive the dynamic relations and interdependencies between various aspects of quality of living and working conditions in a European Union of 25 Member States? According to this report on Working and living in an enlarged Europe, employees spend at least one third of their time...

Industrial relations developments in Europe 2004 provides a comparative overview of the most significant industrial relations developments during the year. The report looks at the main developments in social dialogue at European level and outlines the year's most significant legislative...

This report provides simple, background information on the main instruments of corporate social responsibility (CSR), namely codes of conduct, labels, management standards, reporting and socially responsible investment (SRI). It offers an easy-to-read and useful guide on key features, trends and...

Set against the backdrop of preparations for enlargement of the European Union, Industrial relations developments in Europe 2003 provides a comparative overview of the most significant industrial relations developments during 2003, both at national and EU level. The fruit of a joint...