Subcontracting chain and workers' participation in continuing vocational training: findings from the French, quantitative, linked employer–employee survey of training and career paths. (31st August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sigot, Jean‐Claude; Vero, Josiane
• Other Names: Bryson Jane guestEditor.; Zimmermann Bénédicte guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of training and development. Volume 24:Number 3(2020:Sep.)
• Page Start: 283
• Page End: 299
• Publication Date: 2020-08-31
• Subjects: Employees -- Training of -- Periodicals; 658
• DOI: 10.1111/ijtd.12197
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1360-3736

Abstract

Abstract : This article discusses the correlation between cascading subcontracting and employees' participation in continuing vocational training. Based on a capability approach, it uses the French quantitative linked employer–employee survey on training and career paths (DEFIS) to question to what degree inter‐firm relations influence their employees' training opportunities and processes. The results suggest cascading effects in training participation, considered from the angle of taking part both in training and training decision making. It addresses public policy issues arising from inequalities in employee participation with respect to the subcontracting relationship and thereby questions the liability of pure principal contractors.