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Roche, William K.; And Others – International Labour Review, 1996
Study of the employment effects of reducing working hours, controlling overtime, job sharing, leave, and early retirement in 10 countries found no significant link between job sharing and employment levels. Work time policies need to be considered in a wider context as a way to address high unemployment. (SK)
Descriptors: Early Retirement, Employment Level, Foreign Countries, Job Development