… eight out of ten ICT jobs go to men. To mark International Women’s Day, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) focuses on ways to tap women’s potential in this growing sector. “Deep-rooted … working late or very early is not common. Almost 90 % of employees in ICT appreciate their working time arrangements. …
… economy has a major weakness: the uneven concentration of women and men in studies and at work. This makes the labour … untapped potential and unfulfilled career aspirations. Women make up less than 20 % of ICT graduates in the EU, a … in recent years. Despite labour shortages in the sector, women will keep missing out on these job opportunities …
… Increasing women’s participation in the work force and closing the pay gap between women and men will have a positive impact on economic growth … and pay, which result in lower employment rates for women, potentially limiting EU growth. Addressing these …
… precarious work and the situation of different groups of women and men in low-quality employment presents the … Survey (EWCS). Further information Press release: Women with low skills have fewer opportunities in the EU …
… sectors. This poses a major challenge for the 64 million women and men with low levels of education in Member States. … to people with middle and high levels of education. Women with low qualifications find it especially hard to … of their level of education. More than a quarter of womenemployees in the EU have precarious work,” said Virginija …
… An increase in women’s employment in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering … of gender equality’ released today. The workshop on "Women in STEM: progress stalled or being eroded?" is … will provide a forum to review the current status quo of women’s participation in STEM and look into policy measures …
… Equality (EIGE), launched on the occasion of international women’s day on 8 March 2017. “Equality between women and men is one of the EU's fundamental values. It is … For far too long, gender inequalities have been limiting women’s economic opportunities and we now have proof that …
… More women and men are living on the edge of poverty and social … into poverty. “We need to ensure better career options for women, fair wages and better social systems, such as pension … schemes that consider the different needs and challenges women and men face. These will help protect not only women …