Soft (eg interpersonal and social) skills are receiving ever more attention with employers
frequently reporting that employees lack these skills. The 'blame game'for these skills deficits …

The new edition of this successful textbook adopts a unique approach, providing a critical
examination of work from the employee's perspective. The book explores the effects of being …

Please note: this title will publish in January 2012. This textbook explores the policies and
practices employed in the management of people working in the tourism, hospitality and …

ABSTRACT A major focus of sociological research is on the role of the credential as a
'currency of opportunity', mediating the relationship between education and occupational …

The skills that employers require are changing, with soft skills replacing technical ones. This
article draws on two detailed case studies of outsourced public sector work, where these …

There are two key questions at the heart of the ongoing debate about education and training
for all young people, irrespective of background, ability or attainment: What counts as an …

There is an ongoing sociological debate regarding which work activities can be considered
'skilled'. In recent years, this debate has become increasingly controversial due to the …

As economies change and industries are restructured, transferable skills are becoming
increasingly important in assisting employees to move between occupations. This research …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to investigate the current skills gap in both generic
and skill areas within the construction industry in Queensland, Australia …

Technological knowledge and skills provide a basis for developing national
competitiveness. However, there is an emerging clash of interests in the UK labour market …