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Dobbins, Tony; Plows, Alexandra – Journal of Education and Work, 2017
The orthodox supply-side human capital theory (HCT) paradigm is inadequate for understanding and adjusting to labour market volatility in UK regional economies like Wales. This article explores the role of regional labour market intermediaries (LMIs) in matching supply (skills) and demand (job opportunities) in regional labour markets. Some LMIs…
Descriptors: Labor Market, Human Capital, Job Skills, Foreign Countries
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Lloyd, Caroline – Journal of Education and Work, 2008
Current UK skills policy is centred on the need to drive up qualification obtainment and make the system more employer-led with Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) being given the role of articulating the "voice" of employers. Through a study of recruitment and selection processes in the fitness industry, this paper explores employers'…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Policy, Human Capital, Recruitment