Wednesday, April 29, 2009
[IWS] Dublin Foundation: GENERATIONS' COOPERATION DAY in EU web site [29 April 2009]
IWS Documented News Service
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Institute for Workplace Studies----------------- Professor Samuel B. Bacharach
School of Industrial & Labor Relations-------- Director, Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell University
16 East 34th Street, 4th floor---------------------- Stuart Basefsky
New York, NY 10016 -------------------------------Director, IWS News Bureau
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European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Dublin Foundation)
European Day on Solidarity and Cooperation between Generations, 2009 [29 April 2009]
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/areas/populationandsociety/eurdaysolidarity2009.htm
Reassessing the role of older people in Europe
Eurofound launches special website for European Day on Solidarity and Cooperation between Generations, 29 April 2009
Over the last 50 years there has been enormous economic and social progress in Europe and although there are large regional and social differences Europeans are living longer than ever before: on average eight to nine years more than in 1960. This coincides with other demographic developments: fewer children are being born, which will mean fewer people paying into state pension and healthcare systems, and a smaller pool of potential carers. The increased lifespan is great news particularly if accompanied by more years in good health but also poses many questions for individuals, their families and for social systems. How long do I need to work? When can I afford to retire? Does my employer value my skills? Do governments recognise my contribution in providing care and volunteering?
To mark the occasion of the 'European Day on Solidarity and Cooperation between Generations', on Wednesday 29 April 2009, Eurofound has launched a special website which brings together its recent findings, data and recommendations on issues related to the employment of older people, and active ageing issues, and the solidarity between generations.
These cover reports such as 'Living and Working in Europe', a snapshot of what it means to live and work in Europe at the start of the 21st century; 'Working longer, living better Europe's coming of age', a fact sheet on pertinent issues, data and recommendations to the European debate on demographics in Europe; 'Working longer, living better What companies can do', a fact sheet on the different flexible working time options that European companies put in place to meet the needs or preferences of older workers to work'; and 'A guide to good practise in age management', a report that reviews case studies from a range of organisations across the EU that have instituted good practice in recruiting, supporting and retaining older workers.
29 April 2009 will be the first European Day on Solidarity and Cooperation between Generations, as proposed during the Slovenian EU Presidency. This day will raise awareness about the need to promote intergenerational solidarity.
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This information is provided to subscribers, friends, faculty, students and alumni of the School of Industrial & Labor Relations (ILR). It is a service of the Institute for Workplace Studies (IWS) in New York City. Stuart Basefsky is responsible for the selection of the contents which is intended to keep researchers, companies, workers, and governments aware of the latest information related to ILR disciplines as it becomes available for the purposes of research, understanding and debate. The content does not reflect the opinions or positions of Cornell University, the School of Industrial & Labor Relations, or that of Mr. Basefsky and should not be construed as such. The service is unique in that it provides the original source documentation, via links, behind the news and research of the day. Use of the information provided is unrestricted. However, it is requested that users acknowledge that the information was found via the IWS Documented News Service.
Stuart Basefsky
Director, IWS News Bureau
Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell/ILR School
16 E. 34th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Telephone: (607) 255-2703
Fax: (607) 255-9641
E-mail: smb6@cornell.edu
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_______________________________
Institute for Workplace Studies----------------- Professor Samuel B. Bacharach
School of Industrial & Labor Relations-------- Director, Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell University
16 East 34th Street, 4th floor---------------------- Stuart Basefsky
New York, NY 10016 -------------------------------Director, IWS News Bureau
________________________________________________________________________
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Dublin Foundation)
European Day on Solidarity and Cooperation between Generations, 2009 [29 April 2009]
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/areas/populationandsociety/eurdaysolidarity2009.htm
Reassessing the role of older people in Europe
Eurofound launches special website for European Day on Solidarity and Cooperation between Generations, 29 April 2009
Over the last 50 years there has been enormous economic and social progress in Europe and although there are large regional and social differences Europeans are living longer than ever before: on average eight to nine years more than in 1960. This coincides with other demographic developments: fewer children are being born, which will mean fewer people paying into state pension and healthcare systems, and a smaller pool of potential carers. The increased lifespan is great news particularly if accompanied by more years in good health but also poses many questions for individuals, their families and for social systems. How long do I need to work? When can I afford to retire? Does my employer value my skills? Do governments recognise my contribution in providing care and volunteering?
To mark the occasion of the 'European Day on Solidarity and Cooperation between Generations', on Wednesday 29 April 2009, Eurofound has launched a special website which brings together its recent findings, data and recommendations on issues related to the employment of older people, and active ageing issues, and the solidarity between generations.
These cover reports such as 'Living and Working in Europe', a snapshot of what it means to live and work in Europe at the start of the 21st century; 'Working longer, living better Europe's coming of age', a fact sheet on pertinent issues, data and recommendations to the European debate on demographics in Europe; 'Working longer, living better What companies can do', a fact sheet on the different flexible working time options that European companies put in place to meet the needs or preferences of older workers to work'; and 'A guide to good practise in age management', a report that reviews case studies from a range of organisations across the EU that have instituted good practice in recruiting, supporting and retaining older workers.
29 April 2009 will be the first European Day on Solidarity and Cooperation between Generations, as proposed during the Slovenian EU Presidency. This day will raise awareness about the need to promote intergenerational solidarity.
______________________________
This information is provided to subscribers, friends, faculty, students and alumni of the School of Industrial & Labor Relations (ILR). It is a service of the Institute for Workplace Studies (IWS) in New York City. Stuart Basefsky is responsible for the selection of the contents which is intended to keep researchers, companies, workers, and governments aware of the latest information related to ILR disciplines as it becomes available for the purposes of research, understanding and debate. The content does not reflect the opinions or positions of Cornell University, the School of Industrial & Labor Relations, or that of Mr. Basefsky and should not be construed as such. The service is unique in that it provides the original source documentation, via links, behind the news and research of the day. Use of the information provided is unrestricted. However, it is requested that users acknowledge that the information was found via the IWS Documented News Service.
Stuart Basefsky
Director, IWS News Bureau
Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell/ILR School
16 E. 34th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Telephone: (607) 255-2703
Fax: (607) 255-9641
E-mail: smb6@cornell.edu
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