A comparative study of the expectations of SME employers recruiting young people in Germany, Australia and the United States
Debate continues to feature prominently in many countries on such notions as skills, skill shortages and employability. Clearly such notions remain significant internationally in the rhetoric of both economic reform and training policy and practice. However, the problem remains of differing perceptions. The purpose of this comparative study was to examine the expectations of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) when they recruit young people. Focusing on Germany, Australia and the United States, interviews were held with 30 managers in two diverse job roles - hospitality front-desk staff ... Show more
Authors: Zenner, Lea; Harris, Roger; Zirkle, Christopher; Pilz, Matthias
Published: Oxford, England, John Wiley and Sons, 2021
Resource type: Article
Access item: https://doi.org/10.1111/ijtd.12214 Request Item from NCVER
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