News
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09/04/2018
Do you speak ‘omni-channelling’?
The concept of ‘omni-channel management’ is gaining popularity in the private sector and increasingly in the public sector, as well as a small number of public employment services (PES).
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05/04/2018
New reports on the role of social services and education in fostering the integration of migrant children
Recent reports show that more inclusive solutions are required to foster the integration of migrant children in Europe.
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03/04/2018
Youth Guarantee: outreach to young people is still a challenge
Even though youth unemployment figures in the EU are improving in a context of economic recovery, outreach is still a challenge in many Member States. More efforts are needed to engage with those farthest away from the labour market.
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28/03/2018
Multidimensional poverty in the EU: Social Situation Monitor Seminar
The Social Situation Monitor (SSM) team invited analysts, economists and social researchers to discuss the issue of measuring multidimensional poverty.
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26/03/2018
Czech Republic introduces new paternity leave entitlement
As of February 2018, the new paternity leave entitlement for fathers has come into effect in the Czech Republic. The new seven-day entitlement, which allows fathers to claim up to 70% of their salary, is intended to encourage father’s early involvement in caring for young children.
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26/03/2018
EU Skills Profile Tool for Third Country Nationals gets an upgrade!
The EU Skills Profile Tool for Third Country Nationals was upgraded on 23 March 2018.
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23/03/2018
9th FEAD Network Meeting: The role of volunteers in FEAD delivery
The FEAD Network kicked off its first meeting of 2018 on 1 March. This event featured a range of discussions, workshops and case studies on the role of volunteers in FEAD projects. 84 delegates from 21 Member States attended the event in Brussels, representing a range of stakeholders, including Managing Authorities, partner organisations and European Commission representatives.
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23/03/2018
Commission proposes €4.6 million from Globalisation Adjustment Fund for former Caterpillar workers in Belgium
Today, the European Commission has proposed to provide Belgium with €4.6 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund. This money should help nearly 2,300 former workers of Caterpillar Solar Gosselies and of several Caterpillar suppliers find new jobs.
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20/03/2018
New studies explore how digital technologies affect children
With under 18 year olds making up nearly a third of all internet users around the world, childhood is increasingly affected by digital technology. Two new reports have been published which explore the opportunities created by technological developments and connectivity alongside the challenges that come from children’s use of the internet and presence online.
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19/03/2018
Report presents projects and organisations funded by the EU Programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI)
The Commission published a report with examples of 7 projects and 10 organisations supported by the Programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) in 2014-2017.