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Adapting to Global Work Dynamics: Navigating Change and Cultivating Sustainable Employment Strategies

Rajpreet Kaur, Kiranjit Kaur

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Journal of Social Welfare and Management 16(3):p 127-133, September - December 2024. | DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/jswm.0975.0231.16324.3

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Kaur R, Kaur K. Adapting to global work dynamics: navigating change and cultivating sustainable employment strategies. J Soc Welfare Manag. 2024;16(3):127-33.

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Received : September 10, 2024         Accepted : November 13, 2024          Published : December 29, 2024

Abstract

This research investigates the intricate relationship between globalization and the transformation of employment on a global scale. It delves into the shifts in job markets influenced by the seamless flow of goods, services, and capital across borders. The study explores sectoral variations in the impact of globalization on employment, emphasizing the role of multinational corporations in shaping global workforce patterns through outsourcing and global value chains. Income inequality and evolving skill requirements are scrutinized, as is the emergence of flexible and precarious employment forms. Developing economies’ experiences with globalization’s effects on employment are examined, and existing policy responses are analyzed for their effectiveness. The study concludes by offering practical recommendations to policymakers, businesses, and stakeholders for fostering inclusive and sustainable global employment strategies. Overall, this research contributes to a comprehensive understanding of how globalization shapes employment dynamics and provides valuable insights for addressing challenges in the evolving global labor market.


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Kaur R, Kaur K. Adapting to global work dynamics: navigating change and cultivating sustainable employment strategies. J Soc Welfare Manag. 2024;16(3):127-33.


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September 10, 2024 November 13, 2024 December 29, 2024

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/jswm.0975.0231.16324.3

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GlobalizationEmploymentChallengesSustainabilityEnvironmental ImpactTechnology adoption

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