D'Hert, Liam; Baert, Stijn; Lippens, Louis - 2024
persons. However, stigma related to unemployment or inactivity can hinder their hiring chances when applying for a job. This … systematic literature review investigates whether, when, and why periods of not working are penalised in hiring. Our review …-term unemployment of up to six months positively affects hiring prospects, while the adverse effects of unemployment scarring become …