The Danish 'Flexicurity' Model
The Danish 'flexicurity' model, a prominent example of the country's cooperative approach, is a labor market strategy developed in the 1990s. It is characterized by a unique blend of employer flexibility and worker security. Under this system, employers can easily hire and fire employees, providing operational flexibility. In exchange, workers, who lack traditional job security, are guaranteed income security through a generous welfare system. Furthermore, they receive long-term employment security via active labor market policies, such as retraining and job search assistance. This framework is built upon a cooperative tradition between employers and unions and is guided by the 'right and duty' principle, where workers are entitled to support but are also obligated to seek re-employment.
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