Sharing the Work: An analysis of the issues in worksharing and jobsharing - Brossura

Noah M. Meltz, Meltz; Frank Reid, Reid; Gerald S. Swartz, Swartz

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0802023835 ISBN 13: 9780802023834

Casa editrice: University of Toronto Press, 1981

Riassunto

One answer to unemployment is to spread available opportunities among more people. This book examines the advantages and disadvantages for labour, management, and government of two related types of innovative work arrangements: worksharing – the shortening of the work week to prevent layoffs; and jobsharing – the conversion of full-time jobs into permanent part-time positions to suit changing employee preferences.
The effect of such a plan is studied in relation to costs to the government, unemployment rates, work incentives, and employer’s labour costs. The impact on junior and senior employees, and on the union, is also considered.
In relation to jobsharing, the authors predict a continuing increase in the number of persons preferring permanent part-time employment. This comes from the rising number of multiple-earner families, changing values about male and female roles in the labour force, and the desire for a more flexible and gradual approach to retirement. The authors conclude with recommendation for policy changes to encourage worksharing and accommodate jobsharing.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: University of Toronto Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1981
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0802023835
• ISBN 13: 9780802023834
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 98
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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