Emerging forms of employment in the sport sector in Europe

Background 2019 research showed 69% of EU sport organisations have trouble hiring skilled staff; 44% cited unattractive wages, terms and conditions as the reasons. Retention is equally difficult for around a third. Statistical analysis shows a very high number of part-time staff. The professionalisation of the sport workforce is being held back. One reason may be the inflexibility of traditional contracts. New forms of employment in sport could create more flexibility and help growth and sustainability. Objectives Aim: Analyse these new forms of employment in the sport sectorObjectives: 1.Desk research on the emerging forms of employment in the sport sector 2.Produce a Summary Paper presenting and describing the emerging forms of employment in Europe 3.Organise 5 National Consultation Round Tables on the emerging forms of employment in sport 4.Publish a report "Towards innovative ways of thinking about sport employment in Europe with recommendations on the emerging forms of employment in sport". Implementation FORMS achieved its objectives through the active participation of all 6 partners. EOSE provided coordination. All 5 national partners carried out desk research in their countries and compiled an integrated Summary Paper. Consultation on their findings was highly effective through 5 national roundtable workshops. These attracted over 120 sport sector stakeholders, provided valuable supplements to the desk research and led to 12 case studies of new forms of employment in the final publication. Achievements Main results:> Desk research on the emerging forms of employment in the sport sector> A Summary Paper presenting and describing the emerging forms of employment in Europe> 5 National Consultation Roundtable workshops on emerging forms of employment in sport> A final publication "Towards innovative ways of thinking about sport employment in Europe" (electronic format + printed copies), including 12 case studies, recommendations, priority actions, and an implementation and sustainability plan.