Digital Transformation
Labour Market

At the crossroads of digital innovation, green goals and social change, we uncover how labour markets evolve, shaping a future that is inclusive and sustainable.

Exploring the future of work and society

In the Labour Market Department, we delve into the evolving dynamics of work, exploring how digital and green transformations reshape industries, how cross-border workers integrate into economies, and how policies influence employment, inequality, wellbeing and health. With a commitment to understanding these complex shifts, we blend economics, sociology, data science and machine learning to uncover innovative solutions.

Our research is not just about data; it is about change. By forging strategic partnerships and collaborating across disciplines, we bring fresh perspectives to policymakers and stakeholders. From Luxembourg to the global stage, our insights are shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future of work — one where innovation meets societal wellbeing and data-driven solutions create lasting impact.


Meet the Labour Market Team

Our department brings together skilled experts committed to impactful research and innovative solutions. With extensive experience and forward-thinking agendas, we drive meaningful change and shape policies that enhance societal wellbeing.

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Prof. Christina Gathmann
Labour market Department Director
Discover our Research Insights

Explore the impactful projects and publications from our department. These resources highlight our commitment to advancing knowledge and driving positive change in society.

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Active projects
CONFERENCE
Industrial

In recent years, there has been a discernible shift in the discourse on industrial relations in Europe. Contentious collective bargaining in response to surging inflation, tighter labour markets leading to a stronger bargaining position for workers, renewed strike activity in many countries and organising drives in the low-wage service sector have been noticeable developments. These changes contrast with the preceding decades marked by the erosion of sectoral collective bargaining and associated institutions.

AWARDS
SYMPOSIUM
pay-or-not-to-pay

The Urban Development and Mobility department (LISER) and the Cosmopolis Centre for Urban Research (VUB) have organised a one-day symposium titled "To pay or not to pay – The role of fares in public transport" on the 20th of March 2025 at the Black Box (Maison des Sciences). The symposium marks the end of the LiFT project, a bilateral project funded by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) and the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO). The LiFT project focused on the policy of abolishing fares in public transport, otherwise known as fare-free public transport (FFPT).