Imagine the rules for work and insurance were written for a world of factories and offices, but now we have remote work and AI. This research looks at how to update those rules so people don't fall through the cracks when their jobs change. It's like updating an old operating system to make sure it doesn't crash when you run new, modern apps.
Companies struggle to manage employees in a world of remote work, digital shifts, and green transitions. Existing social protections and labor laws are outdated, creating risks for worker well-being and legal compliance.
The project is building a comprehensive evidence base including a synthesis report on social protection inequalities and a policy brief on the Work-Life Balance Directive.
If you are an HR software provider dealing with the rise of atypical work—this project developed data on flexible employment and work-life balance that helps you build tools for better employee well-being.
If you are a training agency dealing with the digital skills gap—this project developed insights from 12 expert interviews on digital skills training in Catalonia to improve retraining programs.
If you are a consultancy dealing with cross-border labor mobility—this project developed a synthesis report on social protection inequalities across Europe to guide companies on hiring in 27 EU-member states.
Based on available project data, no pricing or cost structure is mentioned as this is a Horizon-RIA research project.
Based on available project data, the project provides research, datasets, and policy recommendations rather than a scalable industrial product.
Based on available project data, there is no specific information regarding IP or licensing terms for the generated datasets.
The project specifically analyzes the Work-Life Balance Directive and social policy regulations across Europe.
The project is scheduled to run from 2022-11-01 to 2026-10-31.
The consortium is heavily academic, consisting of 8 universities and 1 research organization, with a 17% industry ratio (2 industry partners, including 1 SME). This suggests the output will be high-quality evidence and data-driven policy recommendations rather than a turnkey commercial product.
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