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Prekarianizm w Polsce – skala zjawiska, skutki i perspektywy

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Jarecki W.

Annales. Etyka w Życiu Gospodarczym

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2014

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vol. 17

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issue 3

53-64

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The precariat is a notion and a phenomenon that has drawn special attention of economists since the turn of 20th and 21st centuries. The article is based on the assumption that the precariat involves unwanted and long-term insecurity and uncertainty, a highly changeable situation on the labour market and many other negative consequences. The paper advances the thesis according to which the phenomenon in ques-tion will escalate and be experienced by a growing number of people who have reached pre-retirement age and are no longer mobile in occupational terms. The article is aimed at presenting reasons of possible growth of the problem under discussion, as well as the consequences faced by people who deal with it. Last but not least, potential ways of fighting precarity will be discussed. The analysis will be based on the literature on the subject, data derived from Central Statistical Office of Poland (GUS) and Eurostat, as well as research con-ducted by the author.

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Wyzwania dla polityki społeczno-gospodarczej w Niemczech i w Polsce na podstawie danych SHARE

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Myck M.

Ekonomia. Rynek, Gospodarka, Społeczeństwo

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2011

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issue 28

24-38

EN

The paper compares a set of health and labour market outcomes for three populations from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE). We analyse differences between the Polish aged 50+ and the respective German population divided into those who prior to the unification in 1989 lived in the East and West Germany. In terms of most analysed outcomes we find a \"West-East gradient\" with the most favourable statistics found for the west German population and the worst for Poland. The unfavourable situation on the labour market in Poland goes along poor health and lifestyle outcomes on most measures, and it seems that employment and health-related policies should be designed in combination to address the problems. The East–West divide in Germany still seems to present a policy challenge. We find important differences in such outcomes as labour market arrangements and such health outcomes as incidence of high blood pressure and diabetes. The East–West gradient is also found in the so-called underused capacity, i.e. the proportion of healthy individuals aged 50–65 who are not employed. The main factor behind this in Poland is retirement, while the difference in Germany is largely caused by higher levels of unemployment in the east

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RODZAJE DYSKRYMINACJI KOBIET NA RYNKU PRACY

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Zwiech P.

Polityka Społeczna

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2011

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vol. 38

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issue 4(445)

17-20

EN

Discrimination means a breach of the principle of equality, which orders equal treatment "uniform" people. The purpose of this article is attempting to identify specific types of discrimination against women in the context of the selected criteria, with particular emphasis on labour market context. In article emphasized the following criteria of gender discrimination: a discriminatory person, preferences of a discriminatory person, transparency, degree of connection persons with the labour market and guaranteed the rights of women.

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PRECARIOUS GENERATION ON THE POLISH LABOUR MARKET

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Poławski P.

Polityka Społeczna

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2012

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vol. 39

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issue 1(8) ENG THE PRECARIAT?

15-22

EN

The article aims to analyze the age as the main correlate of fixed-term employment, the situation of young Poles on the labour market, and attitudes of young Poles at risk of precarity. The author discusses the defining characteristics and generational situation of young people on the labour market in the context of employment stability, household’ situation, attitudes related to family planning and the importance of education. The analysis refers to the hypothetical characteristics of the Precariat as a separate social category. Author uses existing data, and qualitative data of the research project titled "Underemployment: economic and social consequences " collected in 2010 and 2011.

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The Progression of Flexible Forms of Employment in Poland and Other Countries of the European Union

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Puzio-Wacławik B.

Argumenta Oeconomica Cracoviensia

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2011

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issue 7

121-137

EN

The article discusses the flexible labour market, with particular emphasis on the application of unusual employment contracts. Flexible forms of employment are detailed by the Polish labour code, many of which, however, are still not used widely. This may be attributed to employers lacking information on the topic, as well as employees’ concerns about job security. While unusual employment contracts result in individuals earning less social security, more people are able to secure employment. Fixed-term contracts are the most commonly used form of unusual employment. They enable work from home thanks to the use of IT. This type of unusual employment is used still to a minor degree, but represents the future for many occupations and types of production and services. It has therefore been focused on here to a larger extent.

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Pauperisation of Employees in the Domestic Labour Market

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Muster R.

Warsaw Forum of Economic Sociology

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2016

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vol. 7

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issue 13

43-53

EN

The goal of the paper is to show the problem of workers' pauperisation on contemporary labour market in Poland while comparing selected aspects of this phenomenon with the situation on the European Union labour market. Results of European research (EU-SILC survey) concerning the living conditions of the population were used for this purpose It appears that the highest rates of risk of poverty among working population aged 18-64 are reported in Romania, Greece and Spain. On the other hand, this phenomenon is observed in the least degree in the Czech Republic, Finland and Belgium. In Poland, the share of in-work population at risk of poverty in 2014 was on the level of 10.7%, and was slightly higher than EU-mean that reached 9.6%. Results of empirical data generally show similar determinants that affect higher probability of occurrence of the problem both on national, as well as on the European Union labour market, including low level of worker's education, provision of work based on flexible contracts, short job seniority and low labour intensity in household.

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Rola kapitału kulturowego w uzyskiwaniu pozycji na rynku pracy. Przyczynek empiryczny

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Maleszewska M.

Kultura i Edukacja

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2013

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issue 3(96)

116-140

EN

The aim of this paper is to analyse selected conditions of professional achievements of young polish employees with higher education degrees. The number of graduates has raised significantly in the last twenty years and they are employed not only as the professionals, but also on the positions, which do not demand academic qualifications. The author makes the hypothesis that the amount of cultural capital (in Pierre Bourdieu comprehension) has influence on the position on the labour market. On the basis of the qualitative research, there are the premises to acknowledge the influence of cultural capital on professional achievements. The conclusion from the analysis of polish graduates’ biographies is that occupational position of the employees equipped equally in cultural capital in the institutionalized state (diploma) may depend on the competences acquired during socialization process, which refers to the cultural capital in the embodied state. The paper presents a typology of young employed graduates in terms of their work expectations. The typology reveals how the primary socialization and acquired cultural capital influence the young employees’ attitude to their work and career – if they are preservative and focused on safety guarantees, or creative, looking for their professional development and self-fulfillment.

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The Effect of Unemployment Benefits on Labour Market Behaviour in Luxembourg

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Longford N. T., Salagean I. C.

Statistics in Transition new series

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2013

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vol. 14

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issue 2

249-272

EN

We apply the potential outcomes framework to estimate the effect of awarding unemployment benefits on gaining long-term employment after an unemployment spell and on the time it takes to achieve it. We conclude that such awards, regarded as a treatment, are associated with poorer labour force outcomes than no awards.

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Planowanie przyszłości edukacyjno-zawodowej przez młodzież gimnazjalną w kontekście aktualnych potrzeb rynku pracy

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Kozielska J.

Społeczeństwo i Edukacja. Międzynarodowe Studia Humanistyczne

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2016

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issue 2(21)

399-414

EN

The proposed text is an illustration of research conducted in the first quarter of 2016 years of empirical verification planning future educational and vocational secondary school youth in Gniezno - analyzing the situation of the local labor market and its prospects for the group of respondents was done between other high school students, because they are in a few years will include the labor market and indirectly (now) affect its shape. The awareness of their plans but allows us to predict and thus the possibility of remedying causing difficulties in the labor market.

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Development of Logistics Studies as an Example of Adapting Higher Education to the Needs of Knowledge-Based Economy

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Kos B., Tomanek R.

Barometr Regionalny. Analizy i prognozy

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2018

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issue 4(54)

89-97

EN

The development of the modern economy depends on the efficiency of complex global logistics chains. Logistics employs modern management and telematic technologies, whereas knowledge management is the basis for growth of efficiency and effectiveness of logistics chains. A particular role is played by the universities which educate the future workforce for the Transport-Forwarding-Logistics (TFL) sector. Based on the data from the POLON system, it may be concluded that logistics education is common, especially at the economic and technical universities. According to the Polish statistical data, the graduates find jobs very quickly, whereas their remunerations are higher than the average. The activity of universities in respect of research and education for the purpose of logistics is a factor in the growth of competitiveness of this economy sector. However, it is necessary to improve the study programs, using knowledge of practitioners and results of scientific research.

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Rozwój współczesnej gospodarki zależy od sprawności złożonych, globalnych łańcuchów logistycznych. W logistyce wykorzystuje się nowoczesne zarządzanie i technologie telematyczne, a podstawą wzrostu sprawności i efektywności łańcuchów logistycznych jest zarządzanie wiedzą. Szczególną rolę odgrywają tu wyższe uczelnie, które kształcą kadry dla sektora Transportu-Spedycji-Logistyki (TSL). Na podstawie danych zawartych w systemie POLON można stwierdzić, że kształcenie logistyczne jest powszechne — zwłaszcza na uczelniach ekonomicznych i technicznych. Wg polskich danych statystycznych absolwenci bardzo szybko znajdują pracą, a wynagrodzenia są wyższe od przeciętnych. Aktywność uczelni wyższych w zakresie badań i kształcenia na potrzeby logistyki jest czynnikiem wzrostu konkurencyjności tego sektora gospodarki. Konieczne jest jednak doskonalenie programów studiów — korzystanie z wiedzy praktyków i wyników badań naukowych.

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Level of academic and didactic competencies among students as a measure to evaluate geographical education and preparation of students for the demands of the modern labour market

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Cichoń M., Piotrowska I.

Quaestiones Geographicae

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2018

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vol. 37

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issue 1

73-86

EN

Young people, regardless of their social environment, place of residence or work, are looking for values and key competencies that enable achieving goals in life. Therefore, an appropriate education system is important, which in the conditions of changing reality will meet these requirements effectively. The contemporary employer is interested in four groups of key competencies, such as intellectual, professional, personal and interpersonal. Geography is a field with great potential for the development of various competencies. In this context, questions about adjusting geographical education to the expectations of employers are justified. Therefore, the aim of the study is to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the current development of competencies and qualifications at the geography speciality of the Faculty of Geographical and Geological Sciences, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland. The reference points included a report on research carried out among 200 employers in 2012, as well as surveys among students graduating from master‘s studies on the assessment of the level of their competencies and qualifications. It was determined that the strength of the current geographical education at the faculty is to prepare mainly specialists with broad general and professional knowledge, and high self-esteem in terms of cooperation in the group and communication. The area of development for the geographical education are intellectual competencies, above all independent thinking and prioritising. The last year geography students fall out the most in terms of personal competencies. The authors suggest building students‘ awareness because, as the above results show, they are not fully aware of what expectations they may face in the labour market. It is worth modifying the study program so as to put more emphasis on soft competencies and support the development of various forms of extra activities of students. Attention was also paid to the importance of didactic competencies, which on the one hand raise the self-esteem of students, and on the other, increase the chance of finding a good job. An interesting aspect of the research is the wide spectrum of professions in which students work. This reflects their diverse skills, including spatial thinking. Combined with increasing attention paid to the issues related to the natural environment and sustainable development, graduates of geography have a strong position to enter the current labour market. The advantage of geographers is the use of modern technologies. Unfortunately, however, the results of the research presented above, both among Polish students and internationally, indicate insufficient skills in the use of modern technologies by students of geography.

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Flexicurity - Challenge to Improve Czech Labour Market

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Potužáková Z.

Review of Economic Perspectives

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2009

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vol. 9

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issue 4

227-241

EN

Flexicurity reflects the current basic trend of the EU in guaranteeing high employment levels and attainability of national fiscal systems. It was introduced in Denmark in the 1990s and significantly helped reduce unemployment levels. The Czech labour market, despite the transformation process, has still space for further improvement, especially in the time of economic slow-down. The best way is to try to apply elements and components which have been already successfully implemented in the other EU Member States. The aim of the paper is (based on the statistical indicators and official documents concerning labour markets topic) to describe the basic function of the model and find the components of the flexicurity model which could be used also in the Czech Republic and change labour market operation.

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Problem dyskryminacji kobiet — analiza wybranych teorii neoklasycznych opartych na założeniu o niekonkurencyjnych rynkach pracy

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Kuropatwa A.

Ekonomia. Wrocław Economic Review

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2014

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vol. 20

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issue 4

53 - 68

EN

This paper contains an analysis of neoclassical theories of discrimination, that are based on the assumption of non-competitive labour markets. These theories are presented within the mathematical framework, used in original works of their respective authors. Each theory has been subjected to a brief analysis. The author also assessed factors that could be determined as discriminatory and has examined their actual impact on the phenomenon of discrimination against women on the labour market.

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Expectations of generation Y connected with shaping the work-life balance. The case of Poland

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Robak E.

Oeconomia Copernicana

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2017

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vol. 8

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issue 4

569-584

EN

Research background: Entering of generation Y into the job market causes many interesting insights for both researchers, who analyze the specifics of this generation, as well as practitioners of modern organizations' management. Despite some differences in the charac-teristics of generation Y, the authors involved in this issue agree that generation Y is focused on education and development with simultaneous desire to maintain a balance between work and personal life. More often than older generations, they are willing to use the various programs, offered by their company, supporting reconciliation of professional and personal life. Purpose of the article: The aim of the article is to present issues concerning the functioning of the representatives of generation Y in the labor market with particular emphasis on the issue of balancing professional work and personal life. Methods: The conducted research aimed to analyze the opinion of representatives of gener-ation Y about the expectations associated with their professional work with special emphasis on creating a balance between work and personal life. In order to obtain answers to the research questions, the methods of diagnostic survey and questionnaire technique were used. To complement the obtained data, the additional qualitative research unstructured interviews were conducted. The researches were conducted in Poland, at one of the technical universities in the Silesian voivodeship. Findings & Value added: Respondents have confirmed the hypothesis that for their genera-tion balance between work and personal life is very important. The collected respondents' opinions showed the image of flexible employment as a good way to reconcile work and other obligations, which gives the ability to have multiple sources of income. It is a good solution especially for young people and people entering the labor market. The results of the conducted interviews pointed to a number of factors which in the opinion of young workers are important values in life and are related to the maintaining work-life balance.

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Young people on the labour market in Poland - the point of view of the employer

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Kobylińska U., Rollnik-Sadowska E., Samul J.

Oeconomia Copernicana

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2017

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vol. 8

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issue 4

553-568

EN

Research background: The article presents the problem of youth unemployment from the perspective of employers in Poland exemplified by the research results conducted in Podlaskie province. The unemployment rate of young people in Poland in the age range 15-29, reached 14.2% in 2015. For comparison, at that time the average for the EU was higher by almost two percentage points, and the decline compared to the year 2013 was lower than in Poland. It turns out that higher education in Poland has lost its importance in the process of hiring staff. Employers are increasingly less likely to look at the educational background of candidates, as they focus more on their experience and specific skills. Purpose of the article: The purpose of this article is to present the results of re-search regarding the diagnosis of the situation of young people on the labour market in Poland from the perspective of employers. In particular, there were competency gaps and other reasons for not recruiting young people which have been identified. Methods: Two types of research were carried out with employers from Podlaskie province: quantitative, using CATI/CAWI and qualitative, using the technique of IDI. Quantitative research was carried out on a sample of 346 respondents. A qualitative study was carried out among 16 companies registered in Podlaskie province. Findings & Value added: Among the reasons for not employing young people which were most often mentioned by the entrepreneurs in quantitative research there were financial reasons. During the interviews, employers indicated the reasons for not employing young people such as "lack of appropriate qualifications," "specific skills" or simply "practical preparation for work." Employers were asked about the competence gaps of young people, and they pointed out that they lack experience, initiative and entrepreneurship, as well as learning skills.

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Europejski fundusz społeczny jako instrument zarządzania kapitałem ludzkim na rynku pracy

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Maciałek T.

Przedsiębiorstwo i Region

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2012

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issue 4

35-44

EN

The aim of this article is to show the role of EFS as an instrument of human capital projects’ funding as an important factor of local labour markets stimulation. The European Social Fund (ESF) has a key role in supporting of all EU- countries societies. The ESF is one of the best instruments the EU has at its disposal to help Europeans improve their employability and adaptability, and to reap the benefits of their new commercial activity. 35-44

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The Warmia-Mazury Special Economic Zone as a Reason for a Revival of the Local Labour Market

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Wysocka M., Walkowiak R.

Olsztyn Economic Journal

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2018

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vol. 13

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issue 3

297-308

EN

This article presents the results of studies of the impact of the Special Economic Zone on the situation in the labour market in the Warmińsko-Mazurskie voivodeship. Changes in the number of employees employed by economic entities operating in the Zone as well as changes in the indicators of economic activity of the population in the poviats of the voivodeship were analysed. Data collected during the empirical research showed no impact of the Zone on the improvement of the situation in the local (poviat) labour market.

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Childcare and eldercare and Polish employees’ remunerations

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Witkowska D., Kompa K.

Przegląd Statystyczny

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2019

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vol. 66

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issue 2

125-141

EN

Providing care for one’s relatives is always a sacrifice, which, aside from the reduction of income, often entails the worsening of one’s professional position and, consequently, a lower pension in the future. The aim of the paper is to establish if the phenomenon of the loss of income by family caregivers (care penalty) is observable in the Polish labour market, and if it is, whom it affects. The research was carried out on the basis of the data from the Polish Labour Force Survey (LFS) 2009Q1. Factors affecting employees' income were identified using regression models which contained explana-tory variables describing the employees and the structure of their families as well as the characteristics of their workplaces. The analysis was performed separately for all the respondents, according to the respondents’ sex, and for female employees aged 25–54. The parameters of the models of monthly and hourly wages which used various sets of variables reflecting the family structure were estimated using the OLS method. Introducing variables representing the structure of households made it possible to observe that both the phenomena of the loss of income by working mothers (motherhood penalty) and of the loss of income by caregivers of elderly relatives (eldercare penalty) do apply to the Polish labour market. The study also demonstrated that the reduction of caregivers' income, especially that of the caregivers of the elderly, affects mostly women aged 25-54. The results of the research indicate that a vast number of Polish families function according to the traditional model, where it is mostly women who combine the role of a caregiver with their professional career.

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The renewable energy labor market including Covid-19

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Rojek K.

Central European Review of Economics & Finance

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2021

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vol. 34

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issue 3

33-50

EN

The aim of this paper is to present the changes taking place in the labour market in the renewable energy sector in the period before the COVID-19 pandemic and to show the opportunities and threats for this sector as a result of the changes taking place. Therefore, the factors shaping employment in the renewable energy sector, global employment in the sector and the role of the value chain in shaping the local labour market were analysed on the ex-ample of photovoltaics. Basic methods of descriptive statistics were used for this purpose. A SWOT analysis for the renewable energy market in the context of COVID-19 considerations was also carried out.

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Wpływ płacy minimalnej na zatrudnienie

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Fic M.

Annales. Etyka w Życiu Gospodarczym

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2010

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vol. 13

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issue 1

EN

Paper attempts to empiricaly verify a non-linear (parabolic) dependence of employment in Poland on minimum wage to average wage ratio (Kaitz coefficient). The aim of the analysis is to find the optimal value of the Kaitz coefficient. The obtained result confirms the hypothesis on a non-linear nature of the investigated dependence. However, during the minimum wage evaluation process it is worth noting that the Kaitz coefficient's influence on the employment is bi-directional. Increase in the Kaitz coefficient value will only have a negative effect on employment after a certain threshold is crossed. Results pre-sented in the paper allow to identify such a critical value and to establish the coefficient value intervals with negative and positive influence on employment.

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