… Increasing digitalisation has led to a proliferation of so-called "platform work" whereby workers use online … tasks or services. Such platforms can be seen to offer flexibility regarding when, how much and where one works. And … work because it is often performed outside the regular working day , though more often by men than by women. As many …
… is a significant motivator for people who have grown tired of the 9-5 rigidity and seek more diversity in their career … engage in platform work. But who truly benefits from the flexibility? And who bears the disproportionate costs of it? … and fair platform work experience for everyone are: Extend working hour regulations and work-life balance measures …
… It has been around in some form or other for thousands of years. And this may lead some people to think that, maybe, … paternity leave, and Maria’s company did not offer her flexibility in her working schedule. Due to these circumstances, she took …
… Lack of adequate childcare, structural barriers, and societal … own hands. Let me put this into context. Let us say I am working at a company. I live with my husband and two small … generous paternity leave, and my company did not offer me flexibility in my working schedule. Due to these …
… Child Guarantee, organised by the French presidency of the EU 2022 on 4 March 2022. When we speak about early … when it all begins, mothers are still spending much more time with their children than fathers are. I don’t need to … we at the European Institute for Gender Equality are now working with the European Commission to make the Barcelona …
… Ministers' Round Table on Equality forum, which was a part of the conference Women's economic empowerment: key to gender … provide a formal employment contract, which means their flexibility is limited practice. Many work at night, at the … Commission’s new proposal for legislation to improve the working conditions of platform workers, which would help …
… Risks and Opportunities" conference on the future of work, organised by the 2021 Portuguese Presidency of the … homes become workplaces, unpaid work also eats into the time you’re trying to reserve for paid work. Our latest … of course whether you are able to work at all. As our working lives move increasingly into the home through remote …
… couples with children - showing that the financial cost of having a family falls heavily on women’s shoulders. These … longer career breaks, and are more likely to choose part-time work to reconcile work and care responsibilities. The … aims to improve access to parental leave and flexible working, as well as increase the take up of these …
… Flexible working hours, better salaries and a good office environment … (ICT) job has many advantages. Still, more than eight out of ten ICT jobs go to men. To mark International Women’s Day, … Almost 90 % of employees in ICT appreciate their workingtime arrangements. The pay gap between women and men is also …