Publication name
Tackling unemployment, supporting business and developing careers
Author(s)
Hooley, T., Devins, D., Watts, A. G., Hutchinson, J., Marriott, J., & Walton, F.
Date of publication
2012
Country of publication
England
Abstract (in English)
The issue of unemployment remains high on the political agenda. However, there is evidence that employers can be wary of employing people who are out of work. Employer practice is key, both in terms of providing employment opportunities to job seekers, and in providing space for low-skilled people to develop their skills and cement their attachment to the labour market. This report discusses the role of career guidance in mediating between job seekers and employers to allow both to achieve their objectives.
This paper addresses the impact of career development... [Tick all that apply]
in learning organisations (e.g. school, VET, adult education, higher education)
for those out of work or returning to work (e.g. young people/NEETs, unemployed workers, women returners)
for those in work
for those who are seeking to taper or stop paid work (e.g. moving to part-time work or retirement)
Methodologies reported in this paper: [Tick all that apply]
Quantitative methods e.g. surveys
Longitudinal methods e.g. tracking clients, cohort studies
Control trials
Secondary analysis of administrative data e.g. re-examining service monitoring data
Literature review/ meta-analysis
Other (please specify)
Is an English language version of this paper or report available?
No
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Website address
http://derby.openrepository.com/derby/handle/10545/224992
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evidence, evidence base, organisational development, career development, workplace