WP3: Mapping eBusinesses and eWorkers

Whereas the former package is focused on adapting classifications so they will provide more fine-tuned information on the new economic reality, this work package is focused on obtaining insight into the coding processes of different statistical bodies, documenting how coding decisions are made and recording problems with the current definitions. To accomplish this task, a list of 150 fictive descriptions of eWork establishments will be developed to challenge the current NACE rev.1 classifications. Similarly, 150 fictive descriptions of eWork occupations will be designed to challenge current ISCO 88 (COM) classifications.

The findings of this ‘coding investigation’ will be incorporated into clarifications as to how to code establishments using the current NACE revision 1 and occupations using ISCO 88 (COM) classifications. Additionally, the work package will serve as a basis for discussions leading to possible future revisions of NACE and ISCO in the light of the new economic reality.