Diversification and segregation. In this new survey, the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Dublin) first notes that, in 10 years, the workforce of rose from 150 million to 235 million workers, and became more diverse. More women work (50% in 1990, 63% in 2010), and the proportion of older workers also rose (49% of workers aged between 50 and 64 years old worked in 2000, they are more than 56% in 2009). The study notes that the proportion of women who hold supervisory positions has also increased. Meanwhile, discriminations did too. In 2010, 6% of workers said that they had experienced some form of discrimination at work. This represents an increase compared with 2005, knowing that age discrimination is the most common complaint, since it was reported by 3% of workers. Besides, women are still rather isolated on the labor market: they remain in services, particularly education, health, social and public administrations.
sed. Meanwhile, discriminations did too. In 2010, 6% of workers said that they had experienced some form of discrimination at work. This represents an increase compared with 2005, knowing that age discrimination is the most common complaint, since it was reported by 3% of workers. Besides, women are still rather isolated on the labor market: they remain in services, particularly education, health, social and public administrations.
Rising precariousness. The study also points out that the labor market is increasingly flexible. While 80% of employees have a permanent contract, 14% of workers are self-employed.
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