work conditions

Health news

French flight attendant's cancer recognised as occupational disease

A former Air France flight attendant has had her breast cancer recognised as an occupational illness, a first in France. Judges pointed to night shifts, ionising radiation and second-hand smoke.

26 August 2026

Health news

When work hours hurt health

For workers, unpredictable schedules may be more than an inconvenience. New research suggests that large swings in working hours are associated with poorer health — but the effects differ sharply between men and women.

19 August 2026

Economy

Cost of pay gap in the EU: Women earn €3,900 less than men a year

Women working in the EU lose €358 billion a year due to the gender pay gap, amounting to almost €3,900 per person, as several European countries missed the bloc's Pay Transparency Directive deadline.

23 July 2026

Business

No one wants to be the boss: Why is Gen Z turning down promotions?

Fewer young employees aspire to management roles and if businesses fail to develop new leaders and encourage Gen Z to take on managerial roles, they may find it increasingly difficult to maintain organisational effectiveness.

22 July 2026

Europe in Motion

Who's most likely to have unstable and short-term work in the EU?

Non-EU citizens in the bloc face higher rates of temporary and part-time jobs compared to EU nationals, with some countries showing greater disparities than others. What factors are behind it?

14 July 2026

Business

What happens when a company has no bosses? A Danish firm found out

At a Danish company that runs the country's biggest network of electric-car chargers, the CEO made himself obsolete, and more than 500 employees now share responsibility for running the business.

17 June 2026

Business

How Dropbox makes remote jobs work as more firms return to the office

Dropbox says its fully remote model has strengthened recruitment, improved retention and supported financial performance, even as many employers tighten office attendance policies introduced after the COVID-19 pandemic.

18 May 2026

Europe in Motion

Job strain threatens Europe's health and its economy

As Europe marks Labour Day, work strain is taking a deadly toll on employees worldwide. From burnout to anxiety, many Europeans say they dare not speak out about their concerns for fear of negative consequences.

1 May 2026

World News

‘We can’t afford it’: EU workers leave Germany despite labour shortage

Despite high immigration, Germany struggles to retain many EU migrants beyond their first few years in the country, even as they play a key role in the labour market. A new study examines why many ultimately choose to move on.

4 March 2026

Culture news

Louvre shuttered as staff go on strike over working conditions

Labour leaders said the strike vote was unanimous and it was not immediately clear whether the work stoppage will last longer than one day.

15 December 2025

wellbeing

Europeans are burned out. Inside the mental health workplace puzzle

Companies are investing more than ever in well-being – but the mental health of employees only seems to be getting worse.

8 December 2025

Spain

Spain police arrest 11 over alleged smuggling of 300 foreign workers

In a statement, police said most of those smuggled had entered on tourist visas, including for other countries within the European Union's Schengen area.

4 December 2025

Europe in Motion

Worker pay satisfaction: The highest ranking sectors in Europe

Is the Netherlands an employee haven? Are construction workers better off than most others? What's the uncomfortable truth about worker pay in Finland? A new survey reveals where workers are happiest with their pay.

30 October 2025

Tech News

How AI and algorithms are making decisions about work for you

One in four workplaces in Europe is making decisions using algorithms or AI that will impact the working life of their employees. Unions say they’re struggling to negotiate worker rights.

27 October 2025

Work

How far along are countries on the EU’s salary transparency rules?

Member states are working to meet the June 2026 deadline for the EU's Pay Transparency Directive.

9 October 2025

Europe in Motion

Commuting hell: The European countries with the longest daily trips

Commuting weighs as much as a half extra working day on average: Does remote work make up for it?

22 September 2025