Understanding occupational choices of low-skilled workers in South Africa
OUTPUT TYPE: Policy briefs
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2016
TITLE AUTHOR(S): B.Mncwango, M.Visser, S.Ngandu, A.Paterson
KEYWORDS: JOB CREATION, LABOUR MARKET, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT: Equitable Education and Economies (IED)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 9425
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/10215
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/10215
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2016
TITLE AUTHOR(S): B.Mncwango, M.Visser, S.Ngandu, A.Paterson
KEYWORDS: JOB CREATION, LABOUR MARKET, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT: Equitable Education and Economies (IED)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 9425
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/10215
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/10215
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Abstract
This policy brief explores some attitudinal factors based on work-seekers' reflections on the most valued job attributes that affect workseekers' labour market behaviour. It also recommends revisions of current labour market policies to incorporate the role of attitudinal factors. Such revisions could lead to improved policy outcomes.-
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