European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) - Main contents

The European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) provides research-based findings and knowledge to help develop social and work-related policies. The ultimate aim is to help plan and design better living and working conditions in Europe. Its work is used to provide an evidence base for policy.

Eurofound's core activities are:

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  To carry out research on social and work-related issues
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  To communicate the results to EU & national policymakers.

It conducts research projects and 3 pan-European surveys on:

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  working conditions
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  quality of life
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  company practices

It maintains 2 observatories to provide up-to-date information on:

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  employment changes
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  working life