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Upjohn Press

2004

Workforce intermediaries

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Labor Exchange Policy In The United States, David E. Balducchi Editor, Randall W. Eberts Editor, Christopher J. O'Leary Editor Jan 2004

Labor Exchange Policy In The United States, David E. Balducchi Editor, Randall W. Eberts Editor, Christopher J. O'Leary Editor

Upjohn Press

This book describes the evolution of labor exchange policy in the United States, summarizes the major findings about the effectiveness of labor exchange services, and offers reflections on the future for labor exchange policy. In addition, the contributors provide an international perspective on job brokerage functions and a discussion on the appropriate role for governments in helping job seekers and employers make the proper job match.


Communities And Workforce Development, Edwin MeléNdez Editor Jan 2004

Communities And Workforce Development, Edwin MeléNdez Editor

Upjohn Press

The studies presented here constitute a significant step towards a comprehensive assessment of the role that community organizations played in revamping the employment services industry. Most importantly, they show how a new style of labor market intermediary has evolved from focusing almost exclusively on the provision of employment services to job seekers to simultaneously addressing the needs of both job seekers and employers.