… economy, according to EEA analysis . But with just 19 % women ICT specialists and 27 % engineers, is the EU accommodating women’s participation in its fastest-growing sector? Ahead … in the green sector. Where women account for 22 % of workers in the conventional energy sector in the EU. And, …
… to a proliferation of so-called "platform work" whereby workers use online platforms (e.g. Uber, Wolt, Bolt) to … with childcare responsibilities, who are predominantly women, to fit work in around school hours, potentially … conducted in November and December 2020, found that 35% of women platform workers were drawn to this style of work …
… to a proliferation of so-called "platform work" whereby workers use online platforms (e.g. Uber, Wolt, Bolt) to … workers. Based on the survey sample, on average 57% of women and 50% of men involved in platform work have childcare … adult working population (in EU countries 47% of working women and 53% of men have caring responsibilities). This …
… in the European labour market. Although the share of women platform workers has been rising in recent years, they remain under-represented in platform work. Women are more likely to engage in platform work to gain an …
… work which ultimately leaves people feeling insecure – women especially? EIGE’s latest evidence in its ‘Gender … at a price for some more than others. On average, platform workers face a higher risk of economic instability and … work allows for multiple and parallel commitments like women balancing childcare with work. At the same time though, …
… Equality Index shows signs of a worsening situation for women in many areas of work and home life. The Index paints … in a country, look no further than the rights enjoyed by women and girls.” "Intersectionality has to take centre … This pledge is welcomed by those campaigning for workers’ and women’s rights. Says Esther Lynch, Deputy …
… throughout human history. Gender norms, ideas about how women and men should be and act, are internalised early in … As long as a gap exists between the average earnings of women and the average earnings of men, we will never achieve … violence. Austria promoted re-skilling and up-skilling of workers, offering extra funding to ensure flexible training …
… structural barriers, and societal ideas about what women’s work should look like contributed to pushing 7.7 million women out of the workforce across the EU. And this was even … Our companies don’t win. They are losing these capable workers. Does society win? I think you know my answer. It is …
… report presents EIGE’s online panel survey of platform workers which was carried out in 2020 in ten Member states of … labour platforms in the EU. Several surveys of platform workers have been conducted to date, including at EU level. … conditions, work patterns and work-life balance of women and men engaged in platform work. Both the survey …
… be finalised, as well as to promote career advancement of women researchers. The practice also improves the reconciliation of work and family life for all workers on temporary contracts, but in particular for women, who in Finland take most of statutory leave. A recent …
… respectful organisational culture, and that it is not ‘a women’s issue’. Improving organisational cultures also … impact on staff with caring responsibilities or part-time workers, as well as remote working; support for caring … may also want to consider issues such as visibility of women in activities, for instance, in expert panels and …
… to improve the assessment process, to attract more women to apply, etc.: for this purpose, you can use the … inspiration; map the existing internal measures to promote women, to sensitise about gender equality, to enhance … quo assessment is a good time to reach out and involve co-workers and management in the gender equality implementation …
… by gender and marked by considerable gender gaps. Women and men tend to concentrate in certain scientific … fields ( horizontal segregation ). For example, while women are more likely to be found in fields such as social … or other social commitments and interests. These ideal workers – mostly men – are not distracted, are available for …
… training shall ensure equal treatment of men and women in vocational guidance, education, professional and … shall facilitate the abolishment of unequal treatment of women and men and promote equality.” § 11. Employers as … at the Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund) and youth workers of STEM career opportunities and gender stereotypes. …
… for Equal Opportunities in Public Administrations for Workers’ Wellbeing and against Discrimination ( Comitati … sector. The National Code of Equal Opportunities between Women and Men was established in 2006 by Legislative Decree … the removal of barriers to equal opportunities between women and men at work. The Directive of the Presidency of the …
… It is good to be here today to mark International Women’s Day with you, and to share with you our latest data … countries. It feels odd to be scrutinising the share of women in the workforce, considering the current situation. … under-investment, as well as due to Covid, with plenty of workers leaving the profession due to burnout after the …
… topic of the meeting was "An ambitious future for Europe's women after COVID-19: mental load, gender equality in … in the EU, and I would venture to say in the world, women do the vast majority of this type of work. During the … forms of employment. This includes the growing rank of gig workers in Europe, many of whom are still classified as …
… on Equality forum, which was a part of the conference Women's economic empowerment: key to gender equality hosted … centuries been moulded according to a male model. While women have always worked, it has until quite recently only … In the EU, women make up about three quarters of part-time workers. They choose this type of work in order to be able to …