Temporary workers at the end of career in Belgium

What is it about?

The sector of temporary work has been in constant progression for more than 20 years. The results of this research show the extent to which the experience of the temporary worker nearing retirement stems from large social inequalities in the construction of professional, familial, and social pathways. Moreover, these life experiences also relate to the presence of different cultural models

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Why is it important?

Although temporary work is initially perceived as transitional pathway of introducing young people to the labour market, it also concerns seniors in increasing proportions: in 2003, this sector comprised almost 7.8% of workers aged 45 or above. Ten years later, in 2013, this proportion reached 15% (FOREM, 2013). This significant increase, combined with the harshening of employment policies that impact upon workers nearing retirement renders the issue of the senior temporary worker essential to understanding the professional realities of older workers today.

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