Innovating European labour markets dynamics and perspectives
This book examines innovative theoretical perspectives and novel labour market policy responses to Europe's changing work demands, employment careers and life courses. It presents creative ideas and recommendations for flexicurity policies at various levels and in different social and economic...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Cheltenham [England]
Edward Elgar
2008
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| Collection: | Edward Elgar eBook Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | This book examines innovative theoretical perspectives and novel labour market policy responses to Europe's changing work demands, employment careers and life courses. It presents creative ideas and recommendations for flexicurity policies at various levels and in different social and economic contexts. The driving factors determining the performance of dissimilar pathways in Europe are identified in regard to their impact on the flexibility/security nexus. Key issues in the current European policy debate are addressed, including how innovative policies are designed in the areas of working time, education, work-life balance, employment relations, retirement and migration, how they are put into practice and what determines their level of success pt. 1. Transitional labour markets in Europe -- pt. 2. Flexicurity and working time arragements -- pt. 3. Life course transitions and careers |
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| Physical Description: | xiv, 354 p ill. (some col.) |
| ISBN: | 9781848440074 9781781007723 |