… 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 …
… Increasing digitalisation has led to a proliferation of so-called "platform work" whereby workers use online … with childcare responsibilities when compared to the adult working population (in EU countries 47% ofworking women and … and 36% of men with a partner and children report this flexibility as a motivational factor (compared to 31% and 27% …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… discrimination, while entrenching insecure work and a lack of social protection. EIGE’s Director Carlien Scheele, who … Challenging ideas of ‘women’s work’, providing limited flexibility, risking skills loss EIGE interviewed almost … 28 %). Yet this flexibility is limited practice, with many working at night, at the weekend, and at hours they cannot …
… not included here, supported the message. Dear Members of the European Parliament, dear guests, Thank you for … to choose jobs that are more likely to be temporary, part-time and/or precarious than men’s. Such jobs: pay less … considered the preserve of women. And while flexible working arrangements such as teleworking or flexitime can …
… in work-life balance for all can be achieved in a variety of ways. The initiatives that companies can offer can range … one-off events to ongoing programmes. Some require minimal time and resources, while others need significant investment. … acknowledge their work-life balance struggles. Flexible working, self-scheduling, team-rostering and home-based …
… with all national legislation for employment and workplace flexibility as well as leave and childcare entitlement. Yes … been drawn up. Yes No A specific person (in full- or part-time role) has been assigned to the project. Yes No … council (a body representing workers that is independent of trade unions) has been informed of work-life balance …
… they will be measured. This is crucial because the success of work-life balance measures is dictated by a variety of … through equal access to parental leave, home working, and flexible working arrangements. Deutsche Telecom … and uptake of flexible working, by sex Uptake of part-timeworking or return to full-time employment, by sex …
… partners, shareholders and clients. Although examples of effective work-life balance measures in other companies … is indispensable: National (or regional) legislation on workingtime and work flexibility National (or regional) legislation regarding …
… workplaces inclusive for women is in the best interest of the ICT sector. It enables them to tap into a larger … and retention of valued employees) and enable working parents and carers to better balance caregiving with … emphasis on providing employees with childcare, part-time work, flexible workingtime, and child-friendly offices …
… break. Women participants benefit from a combination of opportunities in updating knowledge and skills, work … in general as well as in specific social contexts. Flexibility in working arrangements has no legal framework in Ireland, …
… Netlight employs around 40 people and provides a variety of services from software development to IT strategy … which aim to build networks and share know-how among women working in ICT. Netlight also invests in recruiting new … of its offices. On the one hand, ICT workplaces enjoy more flexibility compared with many other sectors because …
… Budapest and Hungarian Telekom in 2008, Prezi is now one of Hungary’s most successful tech companies. Its main product … diversity as a key to creative ideas, an inspirational working atmosphere and ultimately to the company’s success. … services and incentives for employers to support part-timeworking or encourage businesses to tackle gender-based …
… company with headquarters in Austria. Within the scope of its good-employer policy, the company offers employees a … their professional and personal life such as flexible working hours, remote or part-timeworking and a ‘family room’. A number of activities are …
… As one of the largest corporations in Germany, Deutsche Telekom AG … and provisions like lifetime work accounts or a flexible working model contributed to policy, which reflects tangible … manager’s permission, employees whose position allows for flexibility can work from a suitable location of their …
… professional services company that provides a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. The AON Centre for … 76%, respectively). There is no framework in Ireland for flexibility in working arrangements, although research has shown such …