Jobs for the Future: Decent Work for a Competitive Economy

About this project

<p>The aim of this project was to support bipartite and tripartite social dialogue in the implementation of the Decent Work agenda,<span style="font-size: 1rem">&nbsp;focusing on promoting decent work practices at the company level. This project was particularly significant as Lithuanian companies face challenges related to digitalization, demographic changes, climate change, and the pandemic. These challenges necessitated a robust understanding of the relationship between decent work and enterprise performance.</span></p> <p>The project sought to address the relatively weak tradition of social dialogue in Lithuania, which contrasts with the well-established practices in Nordic countries like Norway. By leveraging Norwegian best practices, the project aimed to enhance the capacity of Lithuanian enterprises to implement decent work practices, thereby improving competitiveness and employee well-being.</p> <p>Key activities of the project included social media campaigns, webinars, masterclasses, and training sessions for staff in companies and social partner organizations. The project also involved a comprehensive analysis of the current state of decent work in Lithuania, including an online company survey and a study of five exemplary companies. Additionally, there was a study visit to Norway and a Dialogue Conference to facilitate knowledge exchange and define decent work practices.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Bilateral cooperation results

The project promoter underlined the important partnership with the Norwegian partner Fellesforbundet, and their participation in ativities and transfer of information and knowledge was decisive for the success of the project. The partner organised a study visit to Norway, where the project promoter also met other social partners and institutions.

Project partners

• United Federation of Trade Unions Donor project partner· Norway