Employer Engagement: Making Active Labour Market Policies Work

Active labour market policies help people not in work to move into employment through job search, preparation, training, and in-work support and development. This book is the first to shed light on the employers perspective, bringing together renowned scholars from social and public policy and human resource management. It provides a comprehensive analysis of this under-explored issue through empirical research, comparative case studies, and real-life examples.

Format: Hardback
Length: 270 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2023
Publisher: Bristol University Press

The active labor market policies are designed to assist individuals who are currently unemployed in transitioning into employment through a comprehensive set of interventions. These interventions encompass various aspects such as job search assistance, preparation for interviews, training programs, and support and development while in work. While the primary focus of policies, programs, and scholarships tends to be on the engagement of jobseekers with these initiatives, this book stands as a pioneering text that sheds light on the employer's perspective. Comprising esteemed scholars from the fields of social and public policy, as well as human resource management, the book draws upon extensive empirical research, comparative case studies, and real-life examples from practice. By offering a comprehensive analysis of this understudied topic, the book serves as a valuable resource for both HRM and public policy scholarship. Furthermore, it fosters collaborations between these disciplines, contributing to a deeper understanding of the labor market dynamics and the strategies employed by employers to attract and retain talent.

Weight: 558g
Dimension: 161 x 241 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529222999