Employment and labor market policy 2103-L-D6PZRP
The class is designed to impart knowledge and develop skills to understand and explain reality within such issues:
1.Employment policy vs. labour market policy:
basic concepts, objectives, instruments, employment and labour market theories
2.Changing situation on the Polish labour market after the system transformation
level and structure of employment and unemployment, changes in labour market segments
3.Monitoring of labour market changes
basic data sources, the role of the CSO and EUROSTAT as well as research centres, inference
4 Unemployment as a social issue
social and economic effects of unemployment and forms of counteracting unemployment and its consequences
Situation on the Polish labour market in comparison with other EU and OECD member states
statistical data, reasons for differences, future prospects
6 European Employment Strategy
the role of the EU in the implementation of employment and labour market policy
7. employment and labour market policy - legal foundations
review of basic legislation constituting employment and labour market policy conducted in Poland
8.Social security system for the unemployed
unemployment benefits, other social benefits for the unemployed
9. Active employment and labour market policy
forms, principles, effects, advantages and disadvantages
10. employment and labour market policy in periods of crisis - between job protection and structural change
actions of public institutions during periods of crisis, particularly in 2007-2009 and 2019-2020
11. flexicurity as a model for employment and labour market policies
combining the principles of security and flexibility in the labour market as an attempt to effectively implement labour market employment policy
12. immigration policy as an element of employment and labour market policy
immigration to Poland as a complement to labour market shortages
13. demographic challenges as an element of creating and forecasting changes on the labour market
demographic situation, demographic forecasts, links between demography and the labour market
14. labour market in the 21st century
projections of changes on the labour market
15. summary of classes
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Term 2024L:
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Term 2025L:
The classes are designed to impart knowledge and develop skills in understanding and explaining reality within the framework of the following topics: 1. Employment policy and labour market policy: basic concepts, objectives, instruments, theories of employment and the labour market 2. Changes in the Polish labour market after the political transformation level and structure of employment and unemployment, changes in labour market segments 3. Monitoring changes in the labour market basic data sources, the role of GUS and EUROSTAT and research centres, conclusions 4. Unemployment as a social issue social and economic effects of unemployment and ways of combating unemployment and its effects 5. The situation on the Polish labour market in comparison with other EU and OECD member states statistical data, reasons for differences, prospects for the future 6. European Employment Strategy the role of the EU in the implementation of employment and labour market policy 7. Employment and labour market policy - legal basis overview of the basic legislation constituting the employment and labour market policy pursued in Poland 8. Social security system for the unemployed unemployment benefits, other social benefits for the unemployed 9. Active employment and labour market policy forms, principles, effects, advantages and disadvantages 10. Employment and labour market policy in times of crisis – between job protection and structural changes actions of public institutions in times of crisis, especially in 2007-2009 and 2019-2020 11. Flexicurity as a model for employment and labour market policy combining the principles of security and flexibility in the labour market as an attempt to effectively implement labour market employment policy 12. Immigration policy as an element of employment and labour market policy immigration to Poland as a supplement to labour market shortages 13. Demographic challenges as an element of creating and forecasting changes in the labour market demographic situation, demographic forecasts, links between demography and the labour market 14. The labour market in the 21st century projections of changes in the labour market 15. Summary of the course |
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
After completing the seminar, the student:
Knowledge (K_W) the student:
K-W01 Characterises concepts and main institutions in the field of employment policy and the labour market
K-W02 Distinguishes between fundamental theories governing labour market processes
K-W03 Identifies the results of the latest research in the field of the labour market
K-W04 Characterise the rules for taking up gainful employment in the labour market
Skills (K_U) student:
K-U01 Use categories to organise knowledge in the field of employment policy and the labour market
K-U02 Analyses the impact of various conditions on decisions made in the area of employment policy and the labour market, as well as on the shape of its institutions
K-U03 Forecasts, in a basic scope, the directions of evolution of professions
K-U04 Interprets the basic results of empirical research in the field of the labour market
Competences (K_K) student
K-K01 Works in a group to draw conclusions from empirical research
K-K02 Functions effectively in the labour market
K-K03 Cooperates with other employees in the labour market.
Assessment criteria
EP + others
- two mid-term examinations on the topics covered in class and on the readings announced one week beforehand
- active participation in classes
- EP - a test to sum up the knowledge gained in class
The final mark is 50% of the partial tests and 50% of the summative test.
– Level 2. GENERATING IDEAS AND CREATING STRUCTURES BY AI (Artificial intelligence can be used, among other things, to brainstorm, create structures and generate ideas for improving work. The final version of the work must not contain any content generated by artificial intelligence) .
Practical placement
Not applicable
Bibliography
Labour Force Survey Reports, CSO
Employment in Europe, Eurostat
https://psz.praca.gov.pl/
Duszczyk M Poland under Economic Crisis Conditions, Perspectives on European Politics and Society, 2016
Górniak J. Polski rynek pracy – wyzwania i kierunki działań na podstawie badań Bilans Kapitału Ludzkiego 2010–2015, Kraków-Warszawa 2015
Lewandowski P, Park A, Schotte S. Globalna alokacja pracy rutynowej i nierutynowej, Instytut Badań Strukturalnych
Rynek pracy, edukacja, kompetencje, PARP 2020
Lewandowski P. Ekspozycja na zarażenie w pracy a rozprzestrzenianie się COVID-19 w Europie, Instytut Badań Strukturalnych
Frączka M. Polityka rynku pracy. Teoria i praktyka, Polskie Wydawnictwo Ekonomiczne
Kryńska E. Mobilność Zasobów Pracy, IPiSS 2000
Boeri T, van Ours J. Ekonomia Niedoskonałych Rynków Pracy, Oficyna Wolters Kluwer 2011
Przyszłość pracy, Polityka Społeczna, Listopad-Grudzień 2020
https://www.ey.com/pl_pl/business-5-0/jak-bedzie-wygladal-rynek-pracy-przyszlosci
Okólski M, Fihel A. "Demografia. Współczesne zjawiska i teorie". Rozdział V
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Term 2024L:
None |
Term 2025L:
Employment in Europe, Eurostat https://psz.praca.gov.pl/ Duszczyk M Poland under Economic Crisis Conditions, Perspectives on European Politics and Society, 2016 Górniak J. Polski rynek pracy – wyzwania i kierunki działań na podstawie badań Bilans Kapitału Ludzkiego 2010–2015, Kraków-Warszawa 2015 |
Notes
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Term 2025L:
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Additional information
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