Workplace training in Germany and its impact on subjective job security: Short- or long-term returns?
Kohlrausch, Bettina ; Rasner, Anika Chung, Heejung ; Mau, Steffen (Eds.)
Citable Link (URL):http://resolver.sub.uni-goettingen.de/purl?gs-1/13001
Journal Article
First published on GoeScholar 2014 (peer reviewed)
Journal of European Social Policy 2014; 24(4) p.337-350
SAGE Publications
Abstract
Based on data from the Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP) study, this article analyses the effects of workplace
training in Germany on subjective job security. Using fixed-effects models, this article tests whether
workplace training has positive effects on perceived job security, and if so, whether the returns are of
a short- or long-term nature. The results confirm a positive effect of workplace training on perceived
job security, not only in the short term but in the long term as well. The inclusion of interaction terms
for different levels of education shows that low-educated individuals benefit most from participation in
workplace training. The immediate effect on subjective job security is strongest, and the post-training
effect is most sustained for this group compared to those with higher levels of education. Lower-educated
employees often lack access to workplace training, however. The authors conclude that workplace training
has the potential to be a mutually beneficial investment for both employers and employees. More targeted
policy incentives should aim at enhancing access to workplace training, most importantly for the low-
educated, as for them training might be an effective means for improved employment prospects.
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