"The tense situation on the training place market induced the IAB to place the emphasis of the survey in the IAB establishment panel for western Germany in 1995 on the training behaviour of companies. This employer survey, which has been carried out by Infratest for the IAB every year since 1993...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate three hypotheses for the existence of a wage premium between incumbents and employees who are hired from other employers in the external labour market. Design/methodology/approach – The paper presents estimates of wage equations for a...

Describes ways and issues of recognizing skills learned in the workplace or through non-formal activities, as opposed to learning at formal educational and training institutions. Examines policies and practices carried out in five English-speaking countries.

Focuses on water and electricity services.

Investigates the extent and characteristics of child labour in developed countries. Analyses data on injury and fatality rates among young workers and shows how the characteristics of children's jobs are themselves associated with elevated risk. Identifies the main problem areas and proposes...