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<p>A comparison of working conditions in the public and private sectors shows that working time regulations in the public sector are more employee-friendly and that the protection of the workforce through collective agreements and co-determination is more comprehensive. However, in terms of wages, the public sector only offers advantages for women, while men are better off in the private sector. In order to persist in the growing competition for employees, the public sector should emphasise more strongly its importance as an employer, further boost its attractiveness for employees, and reinforce its attempts to retain employees.</p>
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A comparison of working conditions in the public and private sectors shows that working time regulations in the public sector are more employee-friendly and that the protection of the workforce through collective agreements and co-determination is more comprehensive. However, in terms of wages, the public sector only offers advantages for women, while men are better off in the private sector. In order to persist in the growing competition for employees, the public sector should emphasise more strongly its importance as an employer, further boost its attractiveness for employees, and reinforce its attempts to retain employees.

Is the Public Sector a Better Employer?

Wirtschaftsdienst

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Ist der Staat der bessere Arbeitgeber?

A comparison of working conditions in the public and private sectors shows that working time regulations in the public sector are more employee-friendly and...

Is the Public Sector a Better Employer?

Published Online: Sep 21, 2023

Page range: 613 - 618

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/wd-2023-0172

© 2023 Stephanie Prümer et al., published by Sciendo

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