Generations at Work and Social Cohesion in Europe

Patricia Vendramin is a research director at the Fondation Travail-Université (BE) and a Professor at the University Louvain-la-Neuve (UCL) where she teaches sociology and labour science. She has a PhD in sociology and masters in communication sciences and development studies. Her research and publications address issues relating to work, including: atypical work practices, organisation, working time, quality of work, women’s work, industrial relations, youth employment and social bonding.

• Contents: Patricia Vendramin/John Cultiaux: The Social Challenges of Changing Relationship to Work – Lucie Davoine/Dominique Méda: The Importance and Meaning of Work in Europe. Trends and Differences between Countries – John Cultiaux/Patricia Vendramin: The Diversity of Relationships to Work. A Belgian Perspective – Götz Richter: A Generational Perspective on Workplace Relationships. A German Perspective – Béatrice Delay/Dominique Méda/Marie-Christine Bureau: How do Socio-Organisational Systems Support Competition or Synergies between Age Groups? A French Perspective – Katalin Füleki/Orsolya Polyacskó/Júlia Vajda: Transition in Work, Work in Transition. A Hungarian Perspective – Adele Lebano/Maria Teresa Franco/Silvana Greco: So Far so Close. Generations and Work in Italy. An Italian Perspective – Ana Margarida Passos/Paula Castro/Sandra Carvalho/Célia Soares: Self, Work and Career in a Changing Environment. A Portuguese Perspective – Marina Monaco: How do European Policy Practices Address the Intergenerational Challenge Regarding Work? – Anna M. Ponzellini: Perspectives for Good Management of the Generations at Work and Pathways for Greater Social Cohesion – Patricia Vendramin: Conclusion. Generations at Work and Social Cohesion in Europe.