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Private pension schemes: Their role in adequate and sustainable pensions

Reforms to pension systems have been ongoing. Member States are facing the challenge of population ageing which is putting a significant strain on current pension systems. This brochure examines the growing importance of privately managed funded pension schemes.

Available in 23 official languages of the EU 2010 — 26 pp. — 14.8 × 21 cm ISBN 978-92-79-14657-2 Cat. No: KE-32-10-215-EN-C FREE

Investing in well-being at work Addressing psychosocial risks in times of change

This booklet highlights some of the central issues associated with organisational change, restructuring, health and well-being, and explains what can be done to prepare organisations and people more effectively for major changes.

Available in German (DE), English (EN) and French (FR)

2010 — 24 pp. — 14.8 × 21 cm ISBN 978-92-79-17093-5 Cat. No: KE-31-10-620-EN-C FREE

Reducing health inequalities in the European Union This brochure provides updated information on health inequalities between and within the Member States of the European Union.

It reviews several health inequality items (especially life expectancy) and explores the role of health determinants with a specific focus on the ‘social gradient’, i.e. the social dimension existing in virtually all factors affecting health status.

Available in 23 official languages of the EU

2010 — 23 pp. — 25 × 17.6 cm ISBN 978-92-79-15036-4 Cat. No: KE-30-10-290-EN-C FREE