We propose a method to include seasonality in any diffusion model that has a closed-form solution. The resulting diffusion model captures seasonality in a way that naturally matches the original diffusion model's pattern. The method assumes that additional sales at seasonal peaks are drawn from...

Purpose – The purpose of this research is to find out to what extent older workers make use of ICT and to what extent this influences their job performance. Design/methodology/approach – Workers of various age groups are surveyed in two sectors: printing industry and wholesale trade. The use...

Outlines the need for evaluating training at the company level. Notes that there has been little research in this area. Uses data from surveys undertaken in The Netherlands to illustrate the advantages and problems of carrying out such research. Indicates that the companies themselves know...

The paper discusses the various models that can be used to analyse the aggregate impact of active labour market policy (ALMP) on labour market outcomes. The aggregate approach to policy evaluation is important. Contrary to evaluations based on micro data, it takes substitution, displacement and...

This book argues that active labour market policies are necessary to improve the position of the unemployed but have so far performed relatively poorly. The contributing authors seek ways to improve active labour market policy and consider three means of doing so: improving the quality by better...

The original essays in this book have been written by a number of leading international experts in the field of labour market studies to honour the intellectual contribution and lifetime achievement of Günther Schmid.

This book argues that active labour market policies are necessary to improve the position of the unemployed but have so far performed relatively poorly. The contributing authors seek ways to improve active labour market policy and consider three means of doing so: improving the quality by better...