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The Lisbon strategy could reinvigorate Europe's economy and boost employment. In 2000 the European leaders agreed to stimulate economic growth and employment and make Europe's economy the most competitive in the world. If Europe would really reach the goals they set, Europe's Gross Domestic Product could increase by 12% to 23% and employment by about 11%. This paper draws this conclusion after having analysed five of the most important Lisbon goals: the internal market for services, the reduction of administrative burdens, goals on improving human capital, the 3% target on research and development expenditures, and 70% target on the employment rate. Using CPB's general equilibrium model for the world economy we have simulated the consequences for Europe of reaching the Lisbon targets in these fields. Key words: Jobs creation and economic growth, Lisbon agenda, general equilibrium model [George M. M. Gelauff; Arjan M. Lejour]

The profound changes experienced by rural areas in Europe over the past couple of decades have resulted in obvious disadvantages: loss of employment due to changes in the agricultural sector, migration of young people towards urban centres, leading to a demographic imbalance, and insufficient population and infrastructural density to support economic development and entrepreneurial activity. However, one resource that rural areas may be able to draw upon is their "social capital": the interaction of individuals participating and communicating in formal or informal networks in which higher levels of trust develop. It has been recognised that social capital can play a role in stimulating and fostering entrepreneurial activity, and hence facilitate job creation,in both the EU15 and the new Member States (NMS). [Author vide Copyright]

This background paper has been drafted to coincide with the hearing of the European Parliament's Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (November 21st 2007, Brussels) on Women and Violence at work in the European Union. The European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions has a track record of research on workplace bullying, violence and discrimination going back to the 1990s. These negative aspects of the work experience have in particular been charted in successive waves of the European Working Conditions Survey [EWCS] from 1990/1-2005. [Author vide Copyright]

In 2006, Statistics Norway conducted the sixth Level of Living Survey: Working Conditions, which outlines the general situation of workers and workplaces in Norway and charts trends in working conditions. The survey results indicate that levels of exposure to physical risk factors are generally low, although the proportion of workers experiencing repetitive movements at work has increased. The findings also reveal that employees have high levels of job demands and job control, and good opportunities for professional development. [Author vide Copyright]

Le projet de Eurofound «Un travail attractif pour tous: Contributions à la stratégie de Lisbonne au niveau de l'entreprise» a pour but d'identifier et analyser des études de cas d'entreprises dans 7 pays (Autriche, France, Allemagne, Italie, Pays-Bas, Suède et Royaume-Uni), en montrant comment la stratégie de Lisbonne a été comprise et appliquée sur le terrain au niveau des entreprises. L'engagement des partenaires sociaux au niveau des entreprises et des secteurs représente un aspect significatif du développement de ces politiques et de leurs résultats. Ce rapport de présentation résume les études de cas qui sont disponibles sur le site de Eurofound en ligne à http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/ ewco/employment/quality/attractiveworkplace.htm.[Author vide Copyright]

The Lisbon strategy could reinvigorate Europe's economy and boost employment. In 2000 the European leaders agreed to stimulate economic growth and employment and make Europe's economy the most competitive in the world. If Europe would really reach the goals they set, Europe's Gross Domestic Product could increase by 12 to 23% and employment by about 11%. This paper draws this conclusion after having analysed five of the most important Lisbon goals: the internal market for services, the reduction of administrative burdens, goals on improving human capital, the 3% target on research and development expenditures, and the 70% target on the employment rate. Using CPB's general equilibrium model for the world economy we have simulated the consequences for Europe of reaching the Lisbon targets in these fields.[Author vide Copyright]

Preface
Summary
1 Highlights of Lisbon: an overview
2 The European economy and the Lisbon strategy
3 A framework for analysis: WorldScan
4 Employment
5 Human capital
6 Research and development
7 The internal market for services
8 Less red tape in Europe

This background paper has been drafted in response to a request in June 2008 from the European Trade Union Committee for Education (ETUCE) for a summary of Eurofound research and data on the incidence of workplace violence in the education sector in the EU. Eurofound has a track record of research on workplace bullying, violence and discrimination going back to the 1990s. These negative dimensions of the work experience have in particular been charted in successive waves of the European Working Conditions survey [EWCS] from 1990–2005.[Eurofound]

This report examines shifts in the pattern of production and employment between different countries and regions of Europe. Based on findings from a series of company case studies, it looks at the location of job creation and job destruction in multinational companies across the 25 EU Member States and Norway. A variety of factors, notably the ever-changing patterns of competition on world markets and technological advances, enter into a company’s strategic thinking and actions when it comes to location decisions. This has inevitable consequences for employment, as companies expand production in some locations and seek to rationalise production and employment in others. This study aims to summarise and illustrate these processes to allow for a better understanding of multinational companies’ location decisions.[Eurofound]

The study presents recent trends on stress at work as well as an overview of EU and national measures to tackle this problem, especially in the context of the economic and financial crisis. The report also includes a number of case studies illustrating initiatives that have proven successful in improving workers’ mental well-being, in particular during restructuring. Given the growing concerns on the impact of the economic and financial crisis on workers’ mental health, one of the main recommendations put forward in the study is that the next Strategy, or any other relevant European framework on occupational health and safety, should include stress at work as a priority area. [European Parliament]

Dieser Zusammenfassung liegt ein gemeinsamer Bericht der Europäischen Agentur für Sicherheit und Gesundheitsschutz am Arbeitsplatz (EUOSHA) und der Europäischen Stiftung zur Verbesserung der Lebens und Arbeitsbedingungen (Eurofound) über psychosoziale Risiken am Arbeitsplatz zugrunde. Er stützt sich auf die ergänzende Tätigkeit der beiden Agenturen, die aus deren unterschiedlichen Aufgabenbereichen resultiert. Der Bericht, in dem auf das komplexe Verhältnis zwischen Gesundheit und Erwerbstätigkeit Bezug genommen wird, enthält vergleichende Informationen über die Prävalenz psychosozialer Risiken bei Arbeitnehmern und untersucht die Zusammenhänge zwischen diesen Risiken auf der einen sowie Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden auf der anderen Seite. Untersucht wird zudem, in welchem Umfang Organisationen Maßnahmen zur Bekämpfung psychosozialer Risiken ergreifen, und es wird beschrieben, was diesbezüglich die Aufgaben von Unternehmen sind. Ferner wird ein Überblick über entsprechende Maßnahmen in sechs Mitgliedstaaten gegeben.[Urheber s. Copyright]

Acknowledging the complexity of the relationship between health and work, the report presents comparative information on the prevalence of psychosocial risks among workers and examines the associations between these risks and health and well-being. It also looks at the extent to which establishments take action to tackle psychosocial risks and describes interventions that can be adopted in companies. An overview of policies in six Member States is also included.[Author vide Copyright]