Presents a comparative study of legislation on vocational training adopted in recent years.

Analyses the characteristics of qualifications and evaluates their impact on the functioning of the labour market.

Presents a collection of articles on training of young poor people. The first part analyses case studies evaluating the training experiences of youngsters in poverty; the second part includes a description of youth training programmes, evaluation of training programmes and training institutes.

Examines developments in working conditions and work organization in industrialized economies. Considers the impact of these developments on job satisfaction. Draws mainly on literature from the UK and USA.

The paper indicates a number of preventive measures targeted to the elimination of the causes of stress, rather than the treatment of its effects, and how these measures can become an integral part of the necessary organizational development and eventually pay for themselves. The paper has seven...

In contrast to the stylized implications of the U-shaped hypothesis, there has been an increase in female labour force participation in Bangladesh, alongside the acceleration in economic growth since the 1990s. In this regard, Bangladesh has witnessed a substantial increase in female employment...

The study finds important differences in the factors that enable or constrain women from participating in the labour market. The econometric analysis confirms the importance of better education for female labour force participation. The critical stage in the education cycle for participation is...

This working paper is directed towards the prevention of stress in the offshore exploration and production industries. Many recommendations are given to reduce work stress, but it must be acknowledged that on any mobile drilling rig or fixed production platform there exists a great diversity of...