… 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 …
… 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, …
… 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 …
… the French EU Presidency’s ministers’ roundtable on women's economic empowerment in Paris, said: “Artificial … to create a modern reality that serves the needs of both women and men.” Platform work: Challenging ideas of ‘women’s … risking skills loss EIGE interviewed almost 5,000 platform workers to understand who they are, why they do platform …
… 100, with a score of 100 signifying full equality between women and men. The Index also looks at intersecting … which examines the situation of different groups of women and men, based on family type, level of education, … Even though women represent the majority of healthcare workers, decisions have been taken mostly by men. The …
… but it’s been harder for some than for others. Healthcare workers, lone parents, older people, migrant workers, … paid or unpaid, and its unequal distribution between women and men is one of them. This needs to be put at the … to attempts to reduce the importance of civil society and women’s rights organisations, through the use of smear …
… future are increasingly digital, we need to ensure that women and girls occupy their fair share of this sector and … to see it through and fully implemented to ensure that women and men can be free, will thrive and lead,” said Helena … sector, there is a lack of men. They make up just 15 % of workers in nursing, midwifery and personal care in health …
… about national, regional or local initiatives to encourage women’s participation in the labour market, including the ICT … research agencies, government agencies, think tanks, women’s networks, and universities) have been identified and … been identified. Yes No Works council (a body representing workers that is independent of trade unions) has been …
… and retain female talent. Making workplaces inclusive for women is in the best interest of the ICT sector. It enables … But as more and more evidence is published showing that workers are more effective when they are able to fulfil their … to boost gender equality in their organisation (mentoring, women’s networks, information sessions). Each organisation …
… for economic growth and for a greater inclusion of women in the labour market. The need for STEM and ICT skills … 17% of the almost 8 million ICT specialists in Europe are women. While the average growth forecast for all occupations … by 8% . With the ICT workforce ageing rapidly, replacement workers need to be trained up. Boosting the number of women …
… need in business and industry: to attract highly trained workers with a wide range of skills. The initiatives are … a rate of around 6%. The need to attract larger numbers of women into the ICT sector is a familiar issue for the … other measures are directed to younger, recently graduated women or women rethinking their professional career. These …
… primarily at girls aged between 7 and 13 years. Young women of this age group are already digital consumers, but … self-esteem, DigiPippi seeks to increase the number of women in ICT in the long term. Country information — policy … — the best way to attract and keep highly qualified workers. Indeed, the organisation Great Place to Work Denmark …