In the current EU debate on labour market and employment policies, the concept of 'flexicurity' - the balance between the flexibility and security needs of employers and employees - has emerged as a central issue. This report puts forward four key indicators to be taken into account in the...

Innovation is an important driver of improved competitiveness, productivity and growth potential. This report explores which workplace practices have the strongest links to innovative company behaviour, looking at innovation in the form of new or significantly changed products or processes, new...

Innovation is an important driver of improved competitiveness, productivity and growth potential. This report explores which workplace practices have the strongest links to innovative company behaviour, looking at innovation in the form of new or significantly changed products or processes, new...

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...

Restructuring is part and parcel of the economic fabric in Europe, as companies must adapt to altered conditions in a bid to remain sustainable and competitive. Most of the policy focus so far, however, has been on restructuring in terms of the large firm. In light of the relative importance of...

The European Restructuring Monitor's annual report for 2014 explores the rapid transformation of the public sector in Europe since the onset of the financial crisis in 2008. Initially, employment expansion in the sector helped to stabilise Europe's economy while the private sector suffered...