… Much of the current policy debate about the future of work centres on the increased use of digital technologies and … some workers to focus on more creative aspects of their work, increasing added value and – in some cases – leading to … nature of certain female-dominated occupations (e.g. domesticwork) may slow down the pace of digital innovation, …
… skills) necessary to thrive in the digitalised world of work. This is particularly evident among older people (aged … between Gender Equality Index scores (domain of work, subdomain of participation, domain of money) and the … professional networks, the burden of unpaid care or domestic responsibilities may prevent them from availing …
… as essential to enable people to reconcile paid work and care responsibilities. This is particularly true for … often forgo adequate care entirely, relying instead on domestic workers in precarious working conditions or … Member States, women from migrant backgrounds employed as domestic workers are often employed in irregular jobs with no …
… social exclusion (EIGE, 2020a). Many migrant women tend to work as domestic workers, often under informal working arrangements; … facility closures, which have often required them to work from home or stop working altogether (Alon et al., …
… decision-making, and policy developments to support work–life balance, there remains a need for more structural … intimate partner violence in many Member States. Domain of work Today’s world of work is characterised by several … who are the group meeting the sharp growth in demand for domestic services provided via platforms – have decent …
… the Beijing Platform for Action suggests that the world of work in the EU remains characterised by a number of important … the EU economy, amounting to as much as 10 % of its gross domestic product (GDP) by 2050 (EIGE, 2017c). Inequalities … on the prospects for women’s participation in the world of work. Firstly, as digitalisation continues to transform the …
… sets out key actions for the next 5 years, to step up the work towards equality and we need to see it through and fully … back gender equality is segregation in education and work. This means a concentration of either women or men in … delivery, whereas women work more in online translation or domestic services. The Gender Equality Index 2020 is out …
… skills and that promote gender equality, participation and work-life balance; combat discrimination and promote equality … advancement; support and accompany Roma women suffering domestic violence; raise awareness among society, public …
… mentioned in legislative acts. These would support work-life balance by enhancing the quality and accessibility … Please note, the interventions below are only examples Work-life balance in the ERDF Build childcare and … expansion of the care workforce , so as to increase the domestic labour force and the labour market participation of …
… are more men than women? In EU Member States, both paid work and unpaid care work exists. These different kinds of work are performed by … on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (the Istanbul Convention). Eradicating …
… the EU employment rate would reach almost 80 %. EU Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita would also be positively … of Social Rights both enshrine gender equality and better work-life balance as key elements that must be integrated in … ILO Resolution on Gender Equality at the Heart of Decent Work (2009). …
… at home with abusers. Several countries saw spikes in domestic violence reports. As lockdowns ease, the European … a pandemic, natural disaster or economic recession. Domestic violence happens everywhere. Yet each EU Member … and coordinated. Police, health and social services should work together to identify women at particularly high risk, …
… What is work–life balance and why does it matter? Work–life balance is about striking a balance between ‘work’ … else – including, but not limited to, unpaid work, domesticwork (cleaning, cooking, washing, etc.), care work …