This report explores the distribution of time between work and private life, and the organisation of its interrelationship, as it is of pivotal importance for the overall quality of life in Europe. As a result, the relationship between the quality of economic and social development has become an...

The study concurs with the results of most methodologically acceptable micro and macro studies that the EU should not expect a tidal wave of emigrants from the eastern and Mediterranean acceding and candidate countries. All indicators point to a volume similar to that experienced after the...

This background paper, prepared for the European Parliament's public hearing on "The Integration of economic migrant workers" looks at the integration of migrants from countries outside the European Union as a two-way process. There is a need to balance the rights and obligations of both...

This concept paper is an input to ongoing preparatory work for the new four-year work programme of Eurofound 2013–2016. It is based on the outcome of a joint working group between Eurofound and the European Institute for Public Administration (EIPA). In addition, the paper includes...

This report examines social exclusion through illness, specifically the processes whereby people who develop chronic illnesses are excluded from the workforce. It proposes a new model for understanding the nature of this problem, it develops an assessment tool for new initiatives in the area and...

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...