The Importance of SMEs as Innovators of Sustainable Inclusive Employment

doi:10.978.395710/3802

The Importance of SMEs as Innovators of Sustainable Inclusive Employment

New Evidence from Regional and Local Labour Markets

1. Edition 2020

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doi.org/10.978.395710/3802
ISBN print: 978-3-95710-280-5
ISBN online: 978-3-95710-380-2
Hampp, Baden-Baden Hampp, Baden-Baden

Abstract

SMEs are the backbone of the European economy, but in regional and local labour market monitoring approaches their specificities are not yet well considered. As SMEs have to compete with larger companies for human resources, they develop creative strategies for recruiting and retaining employees. This overall flexible approach proves to be a good tactic for staying in business, e.g. during a pandemic. This publication delivers insights on the statistical relevance of SMEs and their importance for the functioning of regional and local labour markets. Additionally, it offers an organisational perspective on specific conditions for human resource management within European, national, regional and local policy frameworks. Most of the contributions in this anthology show insights drawn from the current COVID-19 pandemic. This perspective leads to further discussions on how these insights can be used to develop new concepts for regional and local labour market monitoring beyond the pandemic.

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21–32 The Importance of SMEs as Innovators of Sustainable Inclusive Employment: New Evidence from Regional and Local Labour Markets Christa Larsen, Jenny Kipper Christa Larsen, Jenny Kipper 21–32
33–78 1. SMES: CONCEPTS AND RELEVANCE FOR REGIONAL AND LOCAL LABOUR MARKET MONITORING IN THE PHASE OF PANDEMIC AND BEYOND 33–78
- 33–46 The Importance of SMEs as Innovators of Sustainable Inclusive Employment: Some Issues Resulting from Shocks to the Economy Imposed by the COVID-19 Pandemic Ronald McQuaid, Aleksandra Webb Ronald McQuaid, Aleksandra Webb 33–46
- 47–78 What Is New in SMEs? Innovation and Employment Sustainability in the Context of Italian Start-Ups Renato Fontana, Ernesto Dario Calò, Milena Cassella Renato Fontana, Ernesto Dario Calò, Milena Cassella 47–78
79–214 2. POLICY FRAMEWORKS FOR SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND GROWTH OF SMES 79–214
- 79–158 2.1. Multiple Policy Fields and Collaboration 79–158
  - 79–102 SMEs in Hungary and in Poland: A Comparative Analysis of Legal and Labour Relations19 Gábor Mélypataki, Michał Barański, Zoltán Muszinszki, Katalin Lipták Gábor Mélypataki, Michał Barański, Zoltán Muszinszki, Katalin Lipták 79–102
  - 103–128 Regional Public Policy on the Use of ICT to Support Innovation and Growth: How Can Micro-Businesses and SMEs Be Supported Through Collaborative Initiatives in Clusters? Martine Gadille, Karine Guiderdoni-Jourdain, Robert Tchobanian Martine Gadille, Karine Guiderdoni-Jourdain, Robert Tchobanian 103–128
  - 129–140 Employment in SMEs in the Context of Digitalisation: Opportunities and Threats. On the Examples of Russia and China Irina V. Novikova, Olesya V. Dmitrieva, Roman I. Antonenko Irina V. Novikova, Olesya V. Dmitrieva, Roman I. Antonenko 129–140
  - 141–158 Decent Work in the Basque Country Borja Pulido Orbegozo Borja Pulido Orbegozo 141–158
- 159–214 2.2. Challenges for Policy Makers 159–214
  - 159–178 SMEs in the Economy of Russia: Regional and Industry Aspects Nina Oding Nina Oding 159–178
  - 179–190 Contributions of SMEs to Employment in Romania Ciprian Panzaru, Cosmin Enache Ciprian Panzaru, Cosmin Enache 179–190
  - 191–214 SMEs in Brandenburg – Job Creation Motor, Adaptation Machine, Low Wages? Daniel Porep Daniel Porep 191–214
215–310 3. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN SMES 215–310
- 215–262 3.1. Relevance of Training and Its Practice 215–262
  - 215–230 Continuing Vocational Training and SMEs: Specificities, Practices, and Potentials Aline Valette-Wursthen Aline Valette-Wursthen 215–230
  - 231–246 Skills for Smart Specialisation: Fostering SME Innovation Through New Training and Learning Pathways, Technological Transfer, and Skills Upgrading Pirita Vuorinen, Cristina Mereuta Pirita Vuorinen, Cristina Mereuta 231–246
  - 247–262 SMEs and the Retrospective Acquirement of Vocational Qualification by Semi-Skilled and Unskilled Workers in the Federal State of Hesse Oliver Lauxen, Christian Müller Oliver Lauxen, Christian Müller 247–262
- 263–310 3.2. Human Resource Development and RetentionManagement 263–310
  - 263–280 How Do SMEs Contribute to Sustainable Employability in Times of Crisis? An Explorative Study in Northern Italy Mattia Martini, Dario Cavenago Mattia Martini, Dario Cavenago 263–280
  - 281–294 Innovation and Sustainable Inclusive Employment: Evidence from the „Regio Insubria“ During the COVID-19 Outbreak Moreno Baruffini Moreno Baruffini 281–294
  - 295–310 Recruiting and Retention in SMEs in Hesse – Qualitative Insights Jenny Kipper Jenny Kipper 295–310
311–336 4. OUTLOOK – SMES ACROSS EUROPE 311–336
- SMEs – Labour and the Challenge of Competitive Sustainability Marco Ricceri Marco Ricceri
337–340 Afterword 337–340
341–358 INFORMATION ON THE AUTHORS 341–358

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