Foment hosts cycles of thematic seminars, professional forums and conferences
to promote debate and the exchange of knowledge in business circles.
Foment UP
Foment Up is an initiative from Foment del Treball to connect established companies with startups.
The New Barcelona Post
Foment is opening up access to the digital platform The New Barcelona Post, the new online magazine on Business&Talent, Culture and Lifestyle from Barcelona and, in general, Catalonia.
Awards
Medals of Honor and Carles Ferrer Salat Award reward people or businesses which have stood out in the business sector.
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Structure and functions of our organization, the legal framework that applies to us and the economic and budgetary management.
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Foment Up is looking for Data & IoT Startups to connect with Gas Natural Fenosa
Our main mission is to identify emerging companies that drive the innovation in a specific sector, for which... read more →
21 de March de 2017
Prices rise 0.3% in Catalonia in June, the second consecutive month with positive figures
Annual variation of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) maintains the positive tendency that started in May. In Catalonia, prices... read more →
14 de July de 2015
The negotiation of Collective Agreements gains speed during the first semester of 2015
In Catalonia, from the beginning of the year, the number of labour force adjustment plans has significantly reduced:... read more →
6 de July de 2015
Foment del Treball receives Alares Award for excellence in labour risk prevention for disabled people
Foment del Treball Nacional received the Alares Award 2015 for excellence in labour risk prevention for disabled people.... read more →
24 de June de 2015
Situation Report – June 2015
Short-term data indicators are positive: the activity in the service sector accelerates; consumer trust shows signs of optimism again;... read more →
19 de June de 2015
Foment proposes the creation of the Infrastructure Agency of Catalonia to change the managing model
Foment del Treball presented today a proposal to create the Infrastructure Agency of Catalonia, as an independent entity of... read more →
10 de June de 2015
Gay de Montellà: “Catalonia, the best place to settle the most innovative companies of the South of Europe”
Foment del Treball presented today at the General Assembly its annual accounts, the 2014 Report and, in general, the... read more →
8 de June de 2015
Foment awards His Majesty the King with the Gold Medal
Foment del Treball awarded His Majesty the King with the Gold Medal of the institution, handed in by... read more →
11 de December de 2014
Issues
Entrepreneurship and Business
The lines of action for the company and entrepreneurship are directly related to the operation of the business unit.
Labour Relations
From a business point of view, necessary reforms for the modernization of the labour market need to achieve quality employment.
Sustainibility and Environment
Making the defense of general principles of market freedom compatible with the environmental commitment is the backbone of Foment del Treball.
Economy
Analysing and tracking the evolution of the global economic context is one of the objectives of Foment del Treball
Training and Business
Training and the link between the academic and the business worlds are essential for the productivity of the country.
Innovation
One of the objectives is favoring business competitiveness. And to be competitive, the investments in research, development, and innovation are indispensable.
Energy
Energy sources and the debate on their future are important key points in a time of change and an adverse economic situation.
Globalization
Growing is looking forward. Being able to access foreign markets is an opportunity for companies with a vocation for development.
Infrastructures
Economic recovery must happen in order to set priorities and assure the creation of basic infrastructures (railway, environmental, technological, energy, etc.).