… gender neutral, but in practice has a different impact on women and men, for example due to differences in the lifestyles of women and men. Regarding further guidance on gender impact … More specific references are given under job quality, workers’ rights, social inclusion and social protection of …
… balance in staffing patterns and a fair representation of women in managerial positions Figures clearly show that there … is a long way to go to achieving equal participation of women and men in senior positions. In 2012, women occupied … As women often represent the majority of part-time workers, this can lead to indirect discrimination against …
… Women with disabilities face a double disadvantage because of … disability. They are confronted with more obstacles than women without disabilities and face more challenges than … more difficult for persons with disabilities. Only 13 % of women with disabilities have a tertiary degree, compared to …
… need in business and industry: to attract highly trained workers with a wide range of skills. The initiatives are … a rate of around 6%. The need to attract larger numbers of women into the ICT sector is a familiar issue for the … other measures are directed to younger, recently graduated women or women rethinking their professional career. These …
… and resources of gender equality bodies Delegations for women’s rights and equal opportunities for women and men – France: Keeping gender on the agenda Both … website Promoting equal rights and opportunities for all workers – Sweden: Administration’s Equal Treatment Plan …
… workforce. Eurofound examines working conditions for workers of all ages, related work sustainability outcomes and … and discusses the different challenges that men and women face. The report also outlines the impact of long-term … by a call for active ageing solutions that ensure older workers remain active, skilled and employed. Read the full …
… and the use of administrative data on violence against women (VAW) The interdepartmental unit for protecting women against violence and for combating trafficking in human … tracking of trends and progress. For journalists, social workers and other professionals, as well as for the awareness …
… Attracting more women into academic leadership positions In 2004, Lund … Throughout the years, AKKA has increased the number of women in leading positions, contributed to an enhanced … legitimised the gender perspective and served as “boundary workers”. Their interventions contributed constructively to …
… equality; employers' organisations at Community level; and workers' organisations at Community level. The Member States … aim to achieve a balanced representation between men and women in the Experts' Forum. Members are designated for the …
… salaried employment. Against this backdrop, interest in women’s entrepreneurship has grown among scholars and policymakers. While the rationale for women’s entrepreneurship has traditionally focused on … remain substantially under‑represented among self‑employed workers. On average, during the 2008 – 2012 period, the share …