… Delivering the first outcomes of EIGE’s Strategic Foresight workshops to the European … on the changing nature of work – now more than ever, flexibility is a foundational value, shaped by evolving needs … to stay in libraries to do their homework until closing time because at home, it's too expensive to keep the lights …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …