Since the beginning of the recession period in Europe, unemployment has greatly affected the young adult population. In this context, Spain is regarded as an extreme case, due to its exceptionally high youth unemployment rates. This article seeks to identify the determinants that have led...

This article deals with the analysis of homophily and heterophily in ego-centred networks (personal networks). The analysis takes a dual approach. First it uses the classical definition of homophily (in this article called elementary homophily) to compare mutual ties between groups defined by...

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to introduce the special issue of the International Journal of Manpower on capabilities, work and human resource policies and practices. After presenting the main concepts of the capability approach, inspired by Amartya Sen's work, the paper goes on to review...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyse how company policies and strategies affect career development opportunities. Design/methodology/approach – A longitudinal approach is used, combining quantitative and qualitative data. Panel quantitative data have been used to classify...

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to introduce the special issue of the International Journal of Manpower on capabilities, work and human resource policies and practices. After presenting the main concepts of the capability approach, inspired by Amartya Sen's work, the paper goes on to review...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyse how company policies and strategies affect career development opportunities. Design/methodology/approach – A longitudinal approach is used, combining quantitative and qualitative data. Panel quantitative data have been used to classify...