Jones, Paul and Green, Anne E. (2009) The quantity and quality of jobs : changes in UK regions, 1997-2007. Environment and Planning A, Vol.41 (No.10). pp. 2474-2495. doi:10.1068/a41228

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Abstract

In debates about employment creation there is increasing concern about the quality as well as the quantity of jobs. The authors examine the regional distribution of workplace employment in the UK using the 'quality of jobs' framework. Findings reveal evidence of marked regional differences in average 'job quality, with the gap between regions growing over the decade from 1997, and the focus of high-quality job creation biased towards already advantaged regions. There is evidence of increased job polarisation across most UK regions. The analyses suggest an important role of the public sector in providing high-quality jobs, particularly outside London and the South East.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute for Employment Research
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Quality of work life -- Great Britain, Job satisfaction -- Great Britain, Labor policy -- Great Britain, Labor market -- Regional disparities, Job creation -- Great Britain
Journal or Publication Title:	Environment and Planning A
Publisher:	Pion Ltd.
ISSN:	0308-518X
Official Date:	October 2009
Dates:	Date Event October 2009 Published
Volume:	Vol.41
Number:	No.10
Number of Pages:	22
Page Range:	pp. 2474-2495
DOI:	10.1068/a41228
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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