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Abstract/Sommario: This compendium of articles presents a snapshot of some of Eurofound’s most recent research, and highlights important 21st-century trends in quality of life and working conditions throughout the EU. It is organised around the six priority areas set out by the new European Commission for a transition to a fair, climate-neutral and digital Europe.

Abstract/Sommario: The Council conclusions of February 2013 "Investing in education and training - a response to Rethinking Education" invites the Member States "to ensure […] that equal opportunities for access to quality education are provided" and to "reduce the number of low-skilled adults by […] offering tailored learning opportunities to individual learners". Against this backdrop, this report aims to support Member States in addressing the learning needs of people in prisons. It presents the ratio ...; [Leggi tutto...] The Council conclusions of February 2013 "Investing in education and training - a response to Rethinking Education" invites the Member States "to ensure […] that equal opportunities for access to quality education are provided" and to "reduce the number of low-skilled adults by […] offering tailored learning opportunities to individual learners". Against this backdrop, this report aims to support Member States in addressing the learning needs of people in prisons. It presents the rationale for providing education and training in prisons, contributions of the European Union to this field, the current state of play in different Member States and concludes by highlighting pre-requisites for effective education and training provision in prisons. The report has been prepared for the European Commission by GHK Consulting. It draws on the work produced by them on prison education and training between 2010 and 2012, including the outcomes of the "Pathways to Inclusion" conference, a review and commentary of existing literature and an on-line survey.

Abstract/Sommario: Although a small proportion of the EU workforce holds down more than one job, it is worth understanding the phenomenon better, not only because it is growing by degrees, but also because of the impact it can have on workers’ health and well-being and what it can tell us about the labour market. While there can be positive facets to multiple-job holding – it can, for example, be a stepping stone for career development – it can also have undesirable consequences for workers’ physical and ...; [Leggi tutto...] Although a small proportion of the EU workforce holds down more than one job, it is worth understanding the phenomenon better, not only because it is growing by degrees, but also because of the impact it can have on workers’ health and well-being and what it can tell us about the labour market. While there can be positive facets to multiple-job holding – it can, for example, be a stepping stone for career development – it can also have undesirable consequences for workers’ physical and mental health if it entails very long working hours and poor work–life balance. This policy brief examines the prevalence of multiple-job holding in the EU, its main characteristics and the job quality of the workers who do it. One of the main findings is that multiple-job holding is different for women and men, and also varies significantly with age and income.