Duurzame inzetbaarheid van laaggekwaificeerde werknemers: werken aan competentiebeleving [Sustainable employability of low-skilled employees: working on competence experience]
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Low-skilled employees have a relatively vulnerable labor market position, yet they are structurally less involved in training activities. Our main research question is why these differences in training participation persist. This study uses data from the Study on Life Long Learning and Employment (SLLE) and the Netherlands Working Conditions Survey 2014 (NWCS). Results show that pre-training self-efficacy and (effective) management support are positively associated with low-skilled employees' training participation. However, associations are less strong among low skilled employees in comparison to middle and high-skilled employees. The authors conclude that new methods should be developed for low-skilled employees, both in terms of training and management support. New training methods for low-skilled employees could be more accessible, 'less intense', safer and 'more fun' so that training will, first and foremost, be a positive experience. We also suggest that new methods for management support should be developed so that the support meets low-skilled workers' needs and will affect training participation more and make it a more positive experience.
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TNO Identifier
807916
Source
Gedrag en Organisatie, 31(2), pp. 151-172.
Pages
151-172