Human development and working life : work for welfare

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Human development and working life : work for welfare

edited by Helge Hvid and Peter Hasle with Anette Bilfeldt ... [et al.] ; [translated by Hanne Rask Sønderborg]

Ashgate, c2003

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Translated from Danish

Includes bibliographical references (p. [161]-168) and index

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Human Development and Working Life - Work for Welfare explores whether the development of human resources at company level can improve individuals' quality of life, company's possibilities of development, and welfare and democracy in society. The book refers to cases where attempts have been made to improve quality of working life and competitiveness of the company. Possibilities and hindrances to combine social improvements and competition in the development of human resources are discussed. During the last 10 years most European countries have increased investments in the development of human resources at work as a vehicle for social development. The public investment in training, rehabilitation and support for innovation has increased; and at the same time the labour market has been deregulated to remove obstacles for flexibility and business development. The aim of the book is to promote knowledge about how to integrate social development and flexibility at the company level.

Table of Contents

  • Contents: Current work politics
  • Developmental work
  • New management and working life - the forced marriage
  • Company development through the employees
  • A good work - quality and values in the job
  • Perspectives for the development of a working life policy
  • Bibliography
  • Index.

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