Human Development and Working Life: Work for Welfare

Hasle, Peter

ISBN 10: 1138258563 / ISBN 13: 9781138258563

Published by Routledge, 2016

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pp. 182.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Human Development and Working Life: Work for Welfare
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138258563
• ISBN 13: 9781138258563
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Helge Hvid is Associate Professor within the Department of Environment, Technology and Social Studies at Roskilde University, Denmark. Peter Hasle is Associate Professor within the Department of Manufacturing Engineering and Management at the Technical University of Denmark.