The majority of employees currently working in the private sector are now employed in small firms, yet little is known about their working conditions. This collection of essays addresses this gap. Based on theoretical analysis supported by contemporary empirical evidence, the book explores key...

The majority of employees currently working in the private sector are now employed in small firms, yet little is known about their working conditions. This collection of essays addresses this gap. Based on theoretical analysis supported by contemporary empirical evidence, the book explores key...

A report by the British Small Business Council(SBC) showed that Britain has a relatively poor labor productivity and loweconomic performance due to a low skills base. UK governments have sought waysto increase training by UK firms. Training, learning, and development are keycomponents in the...