Short Term Gain, Long Term Pain : Informal Job Search Methods and Post-Displacement Outcomes

Green, Colin (2012) Short Term Gain, Long Term Pain : Informal Job Search Methods and Post-Displacement Outcomes. Journal of Labor Research, 33 (3). pp. 337-352. ISSN 1936-4768

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Abstract

This paper examines the role of informal job search methods on the labour market outcomes of displaced workers. Informal job search methods could alleviate short-term labour market difficulties of displaced workers by providing information on job opportunities, allowing them to signal their productivity and may mitigate wage losses through better post-displacement job matching. However if displacement results from reductions in demand for specific sectors/skills, the use of informal job search methods may increase the risk of job instability. While informal job search methods are associated with lower wage losses, they lead to increased job instability and increased risk of subsequent job displacement.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Journal of Labor Research
Uncontrolled Keywords:
/dk/atira/pure/core/keywords/economics
Subjects:
?? job displacement search methods job securityeconomicsorganizational behavior and human resource managementstrategy and managementmanagement of technology and innovationhb economic theory ??
ID Code:
52668
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Deposited On:
23 Feb 2012 14:28
Refereed?:
Yes
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Published
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18 Dec 2023 01:15