While the alarmingly high number of young people that reported unmet mental healthcare needs in spring 2021 has dropped (from 62% to 49% in 2022), it still remains a very worrying situation 📊⚠️
More info in @eurofound e-survey factsheet: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/publications/report/2022/fifth-round-of-the-living-working-and-covid-19-e-survey-living-in-a-new-era-of-uncertainty 📑 #YouthDay2022
We saw very early on in our research that young people were hit hardest by the pandemic - they were suffering most in terms of #MentalHealth.
Things have improved since restrictions lifted, but the situation is still pretty bad.
More info in podcast 🎙️⤵️ #InternationalYouthDay
#EnergyPoverty is a growing risk as more report having problems paying bills 🔌💶
🗺️% in arrears with utility bills:
🇪🇺 EU average: 16%
🇩🇰 Lower in Denmark: 7%
🇬🇷 Higher in Greece: 50%
🏠 Households that report difficulties in making ends meet: 28%
The benefits of flexible work are clear 🧑💻
But what about the challenges of our increasingly connected lives?
As governments & employers are still struggling to regulate new ways of working, our blog asks:
Do we really have the #RightToDisconnect?
https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/publications/blog/do-we-really-have-the-right-to-disconnect 🤔
If you're interested in the topic of #teleworking, check out recent @eurofound research here: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/topic/teleworking 🧑💻📚
and SIGN-UP to be notified about our forthcoming report on #telework regulations across the EU 🔜 https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/publications/report/2022/telework-in-the-eu-regulatory-frameworks-and-recent-updates 📬
RT @eurofound: Is #telework really a ‘green’ choice? 🧑💻🌳
Yes... but i…
Is #telework really a ‘green’ choice? 🧑💻🌳
Yes... but it's complicated. The overall climate impact of teleworking is determined by the interplay of a variety of factors, from commute to home energy use.
More info in our recent blog post: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/publications/blog/is-telework-really-a-green-choice 🚗💭🏡🌡️
RT @eurofound: "Selon une étude européenne (@eurofound), le travail à domicile, même s'il contribue à rédu…
RT @iamianami: The increasing #CostOfLiving means that more people are struggling to make ends meet & are at greater risk of #EnergyPoverty ⚠️
🧵 A thread (based on @eurofound data story https://eurofound.link/ef22071 📊) #DataViz
RT @eurofound: Energy poverty looms as cost of living increases 📈
@eurofound e-survey reveals how rising energy prices are putting more people under increased financial pressure & at greater risk of #EnergyPoverty ⚠️
Blog: data behind the difficulties https://eurofound.link/ef22071 📊
@EU_Social @EPSocialAffairs @NicolasSchmitEU @dragos_pislaru For financially vulnerable households, energy poverty is an even higher risk:
45% who reported having difficulty making ends meet are worried they will not be able to pay their utility bills in the next 3 months ⚠️
📈 See interactive chart here: http://eurofound.link/ef22071
@EU_Social @EPSocialAffairs @NicolasSchmitEU @dragos_pislaru #EnergyPoverty is a growing risk as more report having problems paying bills 🔌💶
🗺️% in arrears with utility bills:
🇪🇺 EU average: 16%
🇩🇰 Lower in Denmark: 7%
🇬🇷 Higher in Greece: 50%
🏠 Households that report difficulties in making ends meet: 28%
The #CostOfLivingCrisis is affecting people’s financial situation:
In spring 2022, 53% of households reported having difficulties in making ends meet - a considerable increase on the 45% reported in 2021.
Source: http://eurofound.link/ef22071 📊
@Energy4Europe @EU_Social @NicolasSchmitEU @IvailoKalfin @KadriSimson The cost of living in the EU is rising at an unprecedented level 📈
The average #inflation rate across the EU was nearly 8% in March 2022 (when this survey round was conducted) mostly caused by soaring energy prices.
Energy poverty looms as cost of living increases 📈
@eurofound e-survey reveals how rising energy prices are putting more people under increased financial pressure & at greater risk of #EnergyPoverty ⚠️
Blog: data behind the difficulties http://eurofound.link/ef22071 📊
Good news! And very timely as there has been a sharp decline in family time among workers in 2022 - 30% report their job prevents them from spending time with their family, from 19% in 2020.
Read more in our e-survey results: http://ow.ly/zrS550JLKLz
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RT @EU_Justice: Introducing the 🇪🇺 #WorkLifeBalance Directive!
New EU-wide rules that aim to make it easier for parents and carers to balance their professional careers with fam…
We are recruiting a Research Officer (Grade AD5). If you have the experience, skills and a relevant university degree, then, this could be the job for you or for someone you know.
Details and application form: http://ow.ly/5Yhs50K4K1i
🗓️ Deadline: 31 July 2022 ❗ #EUcareers
RT @EURightsAgency: The recent @eurofound #COVID19SurveyEU points to falling trust in national institutions. A trend also found in our earlier #EURightsSurvey.
Both underline the urgent need for the EU & MS to find new ways to reach out & engage with people.
Find out more:
https://fra.europa.eu/en/data-and-maps/2021/frs
RT @PopulationEU: 📘 The fifth round of @eurofound's e-survey sheds light on the social and economic situation of people across Europe two years after #COVID19 was first detected on the European continent!
Trust in national institutions is falling 📉
Eurofound’s most recent ‘Living, Working & #COVID19 e-survey’ reveals declining trust in government, police & healthcare systems across the EU.
Here, we look into the data behind the decline: http://eurofound.link/ef22070 📊🔍
RT @eurofound: Trust in national institutions is falling 📉
Eurofound’s most recent ‘Living, Working & #COVID19 e-survey’ reveals declining trust in government, police & healthcare systems across the EU.
Here, we look into the data behind the decline: https://eurofound.link/ef22070 📊🔍
RT @FreekSpinnewij1: Energy poverty on the rise. Spectacular increase during last year - also among social housing tenants...
From latest e-survey of @eurofound on living & working in Covid-times.
https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/sites/default/files/ef_publication/field_ef_document/ef22042en.pdf
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