Context: The German vocational training and education (VET) system is designed to cope with change. Within this system, organizational VET trainers (OVETT) are the main persons of reference for apprentices in the organization, in most cases for the whole three-year training period. Whether...

The present paper examines factors influencing the creation of a supportive and dignified work environment and evaluates progress towards decent work and quality employment. The following questions are addressed 1) What external factors are prerequisites for creating conditions for decent work...