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Skills in the Age of Over-Qualification - Comparing Service Sector Work in Europe (Hardcover)
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Skills in the Age of Over-Qualification - Comparing Service Sector Work in Europe (Hardcover)
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Across the developed world, most of us who work now earn our living
in the service sector. However, the issue of what kind of service
economy is sustainable and desirable, both in economic and social
terms, is rarely debated. This book argues that this needs to
change. National governments have emphasised the role of skills in
achieving international competitiveness, higher living standards,
and social inclusion. However, even prior to the 2008 financial
crisis, problems of over-qualification, skills wastage, and poor
job quality were becoming difficult to ignore. This raises
important questions about what kind of service sector jobs will be
on offer to meet the aspirations of an increasingly qualified
workforce and what role can governments play in raising the skills
required in jobs and the quality of jobs and services? Work
organisation and job design are key factors shaping the skill
content of work and the opportunities workers have to deploy their
skills and capabilities. Through cross-national comparative
research, this book examines whether and why service sector jobs
vary across countries. Drawing upon detailed empirical research,
the jobs of vocational teacher, fitness instructor, and cafe worker
in the UK, Norway, and France are compared, allowing an exploration
of the role of national institutions, sectors, and organisations in
shaping work organisation and job quality. The findings contribute
to the comparative study of work organisation, the relationship
between skills and performance, the role and purpose of education
and the prospects for better jobs in 'the age of
over-qualification'.
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