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Peer reviewedHouseman, Susan N.; Kalleberg, Arne L.; Erickcek, George A. – Industrial and Labor Relations Review, 2003
Case studies of six hospitals and five auto parts suppliers showed that in high-skilled occupations, employers paid more to temporary agency help than regular staff. In low-skilled occupations, temporary agencies facilitated use of riskier workers. Temporaries may relieve pressure to raise wages in tight labor markets, perhaps contributing to…
Descriptors: Employment Practices, Hospitals, Personnel Selection, Skilled Occupations
Peer reviewedRumberger, Russell W. – Industrial and Labor Relations Review, 1981
Changes in the aggregate distribution of job skills result from changes in the distribution of employment among occupations as well as from changes in the skill requirements of individual occupations. This study measures the effects of these factors on the distribution of skills in the United States from 1960-1979. (Author/CT)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Economic Factors, Employment Qualifications, Job Skills
Peer reviewedCappelli, Peter – Industrial and Labor Relations Review, 1993
Examination of production jobs in 93 manufacturing firms (1978-86) and clerical jobs in 211 firms (1978-88) suggests (1) significant upskilling within most production jobs; (2) in clerical jobs, an even split between raised and lowered skill levels; and (3) decreasing skill levels associated with office automation. (SK)
Descriptors: Clerical Occupations, Employment Patterns, Employment Qualifications, Job Skills
