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Implications of Higher Education on Earnings: An Empirical Analysis of Skills and Competence

Xia, Belle Selene; Liitiäinen, Elia - In: International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and … 7 (2016) 1, pp. 50-64

One of the central topics in the research of higher education is the degree of match between education and work as measured by earnings. Traditional literature has shown the correlation between the duration of studies and earnings in the work life. The authors' present study aims to enlarge this...

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Using an Online Data Portal and Prototype Analysis Tools in an Investigation of Spatial Livability Planning

Rajabifard, Abbas; Bishop, Ian D.; Eagleson, Serryn; … - In: International Journal of E-Planning Research (IJEPR) 6 (2017) 2, pp. 1-21

explore separate facets of livability (employment, housing, health service and walkability), their outputs flow through to the …

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Is “START-UP NY” Starting Up NY?: A Post-Keynesian Case Study Analysis

Jean-Snarr, Lynn B.; Snarr, Hal; Friesner, Daniel L. - In: International Journal of Sustainable Entrepreneurship … 2 (2017) 1, pp. 1-12

This article describes how “START-UP NY” is a state-funded economic development program that encourages businesses to locate to several of its college campuses in exchange for a 0% tax rate for business and their employees. While the program has received much coverage in the popular press,...

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Skills obsolescence: causes and cures

van Loo, Jasper; de Grip, Andries; de Steur, Margot - In: International Journal of Manpower 22 (2001) 1/2, pp. 121-138

Until now there has been surprisingly little research on the causes of and the remedies for skills obsolescence. This study tries to fill that gap to some extent by analysing the relation between risk factors and skills obsolescence. Moreover, the role remedies play to counter skills...

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Has the Bologna reform enhanced the employability of graduates? Early evidence from Slovenia

Farčnik, Daša; Domadenik, Polona - In: International Journal of Manpower 33 (2012) 1, pp. 51-75

to calculate differences in the probability of employment for different fields of study and propensity score matching to … graduating from a particular field of study affects the probability of employment in all three years. In general, regardless of … the field, the authors observe decreasing probabilities of employment in 2008 and 2009. Using propensity score matching …

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Employment‐at‐Will Statements: Perceptions of Job Applicants

Wayland, Robert F.; Clay, Joan Marie; Payne, Stephen L. - In: International Journal of Manpower 14 (1993) 1, pp. 22-33

Employers in the USA often use employment‐at‐will statements in the employment application process to minimize their … suggest that applicants would prefer to join organizations that do not include employment‐at‐will statements in the … of company concern regarding its employees would significantly influence their views of an employment …

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Responses to job insecurity

Kang, Dae‐seok; Gold, Jeff; Kim, Daewon - In: Career Development International 17 (2012) 4, pp. 314-332

employment relationship. Originality/value – The paper adopts a career perspective in investigating employee extra‐role and …

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Transition from work integration social enterprises to ordinary employment in situations of low employability: results of an intervention programme

Yurrebaso, Garazi; Arostegui, Igone; Villaescusa, Maria - In: Social Enterprise Journal 19 (2023) 5, pp. 502-518

understand participants’ perspectives. Findings The levels of employment achieved, improvement in employability and participants … employment support programme and its impact on people. …

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Competences as the foundation of employability: a qualitative study of German freelancers

Süß, Stefan; Becker, Johannes - In: Personnel Review 42 (2013) 2, pp. 223-240

Purpose – In recent years, the number of freelancers has increased considerably, especially in the IT and the media sectors. Additionally, the discussion around employability has intensified because of its relevance for employees in meeting labour market demands. Employability is especially...

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