Description
Labor studies explore the evolving dynamics of work, labor relations, and employment in an increasingly globalized and technologically driven world. This interdisciplinary field combines theoretical frameworks from sociology, economics, political science, and law with practical approaches to labor organizing, policymaking, and workplace innovation. As labor markets continue to shift in response to automation, remote work, gig economies, and changing regulations, advanced research plays a critical role in understanding these trends and informing strategies that promote fair, equitable, and sustainable labor practices. Through further exploration, scholars and practitioners may engage with pressing issues like labor rights, collective bargaining, workforce development, and the future of work.
Advanced Labor Studies Research and Modern Practice explores contemporary labor sciences by integrating multiple disciplinary perspectives that collectively shape our understanding of modern work environments. It offers a comprehensive analysis of contemporary workplace dynamics. This book covers topics such as gender in business, student mobility, and labor market, and is a useful resource for business owners, policymaking, sociologists, academicians, researchers, and scientists.
Author's/Editor's Biography
Zyed Achour (Ed.)
Zyed Achour
is a Senior Lecturer at the National Institute of Labor and Social Studies, University of Carthage. He holds a Master’s degree in Management Sciences from the University of Bordeaux (France) and a Ph.D. in Management Sciences from the University of Tunis. His research lies at the intersection of corporate social responsibility, labor studies, sustainable development, trade unionism, gender diversity, and strategic human resource management. He has edited and coordinated several interdisciplinary academic volumes, contributing to cross-disciplinary scholarly dialogue. His work has been published primarily in peer-reviewed international journals, as well as in scholarly book chapters, and is recognized for its analytical rigor and contribution to contemporary organizational and societal debates. He is a graduate of the Publons Academy.