EOSE - European Observatoire of Sport and Employment

🚀 Graduation Milestone for S2ABC European Standard Course on Sport Administration - we are thrilled to announce the successful graduation of 35 participants from 11 countries! 🎓 🌍 This programme, designed to develop the next generation of sport administrators, brought together professionals from across Europe and the Western Balkans. Having first met in Tirana (Albania) back in March, and having participated in online modules covering Strategy, Leadership, and Marketing, participants met for the last time in Podgorica (Montenegro) in September, where they were challenged to put the theory into practice, work in groups to design innovative sport clubs and present them to potential funders. The event also offered valuable cultural experiences and insights into the Montenegrin sport system. 🎊 The official graduation ceremony was a wonderful way to cap off this exciting journey, with inspiring speeches from distinguished guests such as Dušan Simonović (President of the Montenegrin Olympic Committee), Dragoslav Šćekić (Minister of Sports and Youth of Montenegro), and Kirstie Simpson, EOSE President and S2ABC Course Director. A big thank you to our partners and the Montenegrin Olympic Committee (Maja Peković) for hosting this memorable event! 📸 To read the full story, see photos from the event, and hear participant testimonials, head over to the full article on our website >>> https://lnkd.in/eqAU_zQD #S2ABC #ErasmusPlus #CapacityBuilding #WesternBalkansxEU

💡 New solutions for the sport sector’s employment challenges! 💡 On 24th September, EOSE hosted its latest Members' Capacity Building Workshop, focusing on “New Forms of Employment” in the sport sector. Over 16 countries were gathered online to explore the sector's recruitment and retention challenges and discuss new approaches like employee sharing, platform work, and others, as potential solutions. Led by Geoff Carroll and Wojciech Waśniewski, the workshop introduced participants to the IN-FORMS project, which will continue to explore innovative employment. Stay tuned for the European-wide survey on employment challenges launching in November! If you want to learn more or contribute to the success of the survey, please get in touch. Read the full workshop recap 👉 https://lnkd.in/d3AnnWi6

Have a look at an updated on ongoing #GLDF4CleanSport activities - Compliance training hosted by NADA Austria 📖

🇺🇦EOSE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - National University of Physical Training and Sports, Kyiv 🇺🇦 EOSE is honoured to have welcomed a new member in 2023 – the National University of Physical Training and Sports (NUUPES), located in Kyiv, Ukraine. In the article linked below, the University’s Vice Rector, Dr Olha Borisova, introduces the EOSE network to NUUPES, how they are dealing with the impact of war, and the University's excellent work on: > Veteran rehabilitation - creating an effective model for war veterans’ reintegration into civilian life through specialized educational, sports and rehabilitation programmes; as well as training of physical and occuaptional therapists, > Keeping the population physically active and the nation healthy - working with the Ukrainian government on national campaigns such as "Healthy Ukraine", > Esports - designing programmes to combat negative consequences of long-term inactivity while on-screen, launching degrees on esports and publishing monographs 👉 Read the full spotlight here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dTAWDtUX

*** “Adapted Marketing and Communication” Module Concludes Online Learning for Sport Administrators *** From 9th to 11th July 2024, the final module of the S2ABC European Standard Course on Sport Administration, titled “Adapted Marketing and Communication,” was held. This EU-funded project focuses on enhancing the skills of sport administrators in the Western Balkans and Europe. 37 participants from 11 countries gained valuable insights into effective communication and marketing for sport organisations. Following previous modules on Strategy and Leadership, this module was conducted online via Zoom, included lectures, interactive activities, and group work. Led by Course Director Kirstie Simpson, participants learned to differentiate between effective and ineffective communication, key digital communication skills, and how to adapt communication to the audience. The marketing sessions covered fundamental principles of marketing, data privacy, and the impact of digital technologies. The final day focused on managing digital identity and fostering collaborative relationships. A highlight was the guest presentation by Maja Peković from the Montenegrin Olympic Committee, providing real-world insights into sports marketing and the differences between corporate and sport organisations' marketing. As the S2ABC project moves towards its Course Graduation Event in Podgorica, Montenegro, in September 2024, participants can now apply their enhanced marketing and communication knowledge within their respective organisations. #S2ABC #ErasmusPlus #CapacityBuilding #WesternBalkansxEU S2ABC Partners: - EOSE - European Observatoire of Sport and Employment - Université catholique de Louvain - Belgium - National Olympic Committee of North Macedonia - Sport University of Tirana – Albania - National Olympic Committee of Albania - Komiteti Olimpik Kombëtar Shqiptar - University of Pristina – Faculty of Sport and Physical Education – Kosovo - National Olympic Committee of Montenegro

🔍 Innovative Employment in Sports Under the Microscope! 🔍 Our on-going IN-FORMS project - "Improving Employability in Sport Through Investigating, Promoting and Supporting Innovative Forms of Employment in Europe" (2024-2026) - is diving deep into the sport labour market to uncover new and innovative forms of employment. With 12 project partners, we are now conducting extensive desk research and preparing for a series of interviews with sport organisations and employees across Europe. This, alongside a European survey of sport employes will inform the IN-FORMS Reserach Report, due to be releases mid-2025. Stay tuned as we explore and support innovative employment practices to enhance employability in the sport sector. 📄 Read more about the project in the attached project leaflet FNPSL - Fédération Nationale Profession Sport et Loisirs Sportwerk Werkgevers in de Sport (Employersorganisation in Sports) Arbetsgivaralliansen LUNEX Escola Superior de Desporto de Rio Maior - ESDRM Sports University of Tirana Instytut Sportu - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy GENERAL SECRETARIAT OF SPORTS (Hellenic Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports) Federatia Romana de Fotbal Federação Portuguesa de Natação

🌍 Towards a More Inclusive Sport Workforce - BeST Partners Meet in Utrecht 🌍 Partners in the BeST Inclusion project (2022-2025) held their third in-person meeting on 20th and 21st June in Utrecht, Netherlands, as guests of Werkgevers in de Sport (WOS). This was an opportunity to review progress, plan final activities and continue to build transnational cooperation relationships. The overall aim is to promote greater inclusion in the European sport workforce by providing guidance and practical recommendations to employers and the wider sport sector in the employment of women, young people and people with disabilities. In terms of progress, BeST has created three academic research papers on gender, age and disability, identified key inclusion issues and organised nine national roundtable meetings in Belgium, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Sweden, Netherlands and Spain with the aim of disseminating the findings to national sport stakeholders and gathering feedback and examples of good inclusion practice.  👉 Read the papers here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eczjc6pr The Utrecht meeting focused on the design of a Best Practice Guide on Inclusion aimed at employers and the production of final recommendations for the European Commission. The partners will meet again online later this year to finalise the Guide and Recommendations, and prepare the major dissemination event in Brussels. If you would like further information about BeST Inclusion or you would like to attend the dissemination conference to take place in Brussels, please contact the coordinator, EASE - European Association of Sport Employers More about the project: https://lnkd.in/ehJgF9MD

🇪🇺🇭🇺 SPORT PRIORITIES FOR THE HUNGARIAN PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EU 🇭🇺🇪🇺 Hungary took over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the second half of 2024. The highlights of the now concluded Belgian Presidency included the adoption of the new EU Work Plan for Sport, as well as the adoption of the Council Conclusions on the role and the contribution of self-organised sport to supporting active and healthy lifestyles in the European Union and its place within the European Sport Model (https://lnkd.in/ekyKN9Aq) The priorities of the Hungarian Presidency related to the sport sector include a focus on the promotion of healthy lifestylesthrough sports, as well as the legacy, impact and role of major sporting events in the promotion of sports (particularly upcoming Summer Olympics 2024 in Paris and Winter Olympics 2026 in Milano Cortina) with the aim to adopt Council Conclusions on the legacy of major sporting events. The programme also mentions "strengthening the traditional Europan model of sports characterised by a bottom-up approach, an open system of promotion and relegation, progression to European competitions based on domestic performance and results, and financial solidarity", as opposed to the closed franchise model of sport in North American professional sport. 👉 Read the full programme 👉 https://lnkd.in/gwepTmkD

The EOSE Executive Board gathered in Malta in June 2024. The meeting was hosted by SportMalta and served as a pivotal moment for discussing the strategic development of our organisation and exploring future opportunities for collaboration and activities towards skills development in the sport sector. One of the highlights of the event was the opportunity to meet with representatives from National Statistics Office - Malta to share latest statistics about the sport labour market and discuss the trends and challenges within the sport sector. The board members visited several newly established sport facilities, which underscore Malta's commitment to inspire Maltese people and transform the nation through sport and through innovative, fun and meaningful sporting experiences. Our time in Malta also afforded us the opportunity to connect with the director of the Jarhead Young Sailors Foundation. This non-profit organisation leverages the sport of sailing as an educational tool for children and young adults facing difficulties. The EOSE Executive Board's meeting in Malta was not just a step towards our organisational growth but also an enriching experience that highlighted the power of sport in various facets of society. The collaborations and experiences we shared during this visit will undoubtedly fuel our mission to advance the landscape of sport and employment across Europe. We extend our thanks to SportMalta for their hospitality. 👉 Read full article 👉 https://lnkd.in/dVrfeJ8e EOSE Executive Board: Kirstie Simpson (President) Simone Digennaro (Secretary General) Signe Luika Abel Santos (Esdrm) Mark Cutajar Thierry Zintz

🇪🇺 ADOPTION OF NEW EU WORK PLAN FOR SPORT (2024 - 2027) 🇪🇺 On Tuesday 14 May 2024, the Council of Sport Ministers approved a resolution on the new EU Work Plan for Sport. This 5th EU Work Plan for Sport will apply from 1 July 2024 until 31 December 2027, setting out priorities and strategic objectives for sport across the European Union. The new EU Work Plan for Sport builds on the successes and the lessons learnt from the previous one. It also introduces new elements to adapt the evolving challenges in the sport sector, such as increasing commercialisation in sport, sustainability, and the link between physical and mental health. It focuses on 3 main priorities: > integrity and values in sport > socio-economic and sustainable dimensions of sport > participation in sport and health-enhancing physical activity In a context of increasing cooperation and governance, the new EU Work Plan invites the Member States, the Presidencies of the Council, the European Commission and the sports movement to take part in its implementation and to work together to strengthen the EU sport policy and promote the European dimension of sport. 👉 View the full resolution including the topics, themes, goals and outputs of the new Work Plan 👉 https://lnkd.in/djnZB2bB EOSE will actively support the new Work Plan and particularly notes the actions in several areas including education and volunteering.