Changing labor market
The European labor market is constantly changing. Flexibilization of labor, globalization and labor migration, technology and robotization, aging, emancipation, the corona crisis: entrepreneurs, employers and employees must constantly adapt. But work is essential to our well-being. How do we ensure that everyone can continue to participate in the labor market, including people ‘at a distance' from it?
Experts and their expertise
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Ton Wilthagen
Professor#flexibilization #job security #transitions #labor market inclusiveness
Joosen and Brouwers on psychological problems at work
News
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Migrant workers dare not make a case when labor law problems arise
22nd December 2022Labor migrants especially in the lowest income groups have more frequent labor disputes than the Dutch working population, but do not dare to file formal cases about them for fear of being fired. Those are the main conclusions in the recently published report, which Tilburg University researchers Anna Sobczyk-Turek and Jan Cremers collaborated on for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment.
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Presentation inspiration guide 'Goed op weg'
02nd December 2022The fluctuating labor market requires opportunities for safe and smooth transitions between jobs and sectors. This prompted Tilburg University, AWVN and ABU to create the inspiration guide 'Goed op weg', a publication with recommendations, lessons and experiences to help people smoothly cross over to other work.
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Inclusive HR policy for immigrant workers desperately needed
26th September 2022In some industries, migrant workers are performing essential functions these days. In companies' HR policies, however, this does not translate into appropriate care and attention. Dr. Jan Cremers advocates a much more active role for HR management to improve the social protection of migrant workers and prevent abuse.
Collaborations
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Social Work
Academic Collaborative Center
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Academic Collaborative Center Work and Health
Academic Collaborative Center
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Tilburg Institute for Family Business
TIFB is a multidisciplinary institute and focuses on the dynamics of family firms with a strong interaction between theory and practice. The activities are separated in teaching, research and executive training.
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Netspar
Netspar is a thinktank and knowledge network. Netspar is dedicated to promoting a wider understanding of the economic and social implications of pensions, aging and retirement in the Netherlands and Europe.
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