The transition behaviour of self-employed in the UK and the role of unionisation during 2008 economic downturn
Purpose This study aims to examine the transitions of workers between paid employment and self-employment before and after the 2008 financial crisis, focusing on the drivers behind increased self-employment in the UK and the role of trade union membership in these transitions. Design/methodology/app...
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| author | Haj Youssef, Moustafa |
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| dc.identifier.none.fl_str_mv | 1751-1348 http://hdl.handle.net/10725/17576 https://doi.org/10.1108/JMH-09-2024-0137 Haj Youssef, M., Nolan, S., & Hussein, H. (2025). The transition behaviour of self-employed in the UK and the role of unionisation during 2008 economic downturn. Journal of Management History. http://libraries.lau.edu.lb/research/laur/terms-of-use/articles.php https://www.emerald.com/jmh/article/doi/10.1108/JMH-09-2024-0137/1253732/The-transition-behaviour-of-self-employed-in-the |
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| description | Purpose This study aims to examine the transitions of workers between paid employment and self-employment before and after the 2008 financial crisis, focusing on the drivers behind increased self-employment in the UK and the role of trade union membership in these transitions. Design/methodology/approach Using a long-running panel data set, the labour market is divided into three groups: sustained self-employed, always employed and those who transition between the two. The framework assesses the influence of union membership on these transitions. Findings Long-term paid employees, rather than those transitioning between employment types, are driving increased self-employment. Union membership appears more attractive post-crisis to paid employees, but disengagement from unions may be linked to transitions towards self-employment. Originality/value This research highlights the nuanced role of trade unions in employment transitions and contributes to understanding labour market dynamics post-financial crisis in the UK. |
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| spelling | The transition behaviour of self-employed in the UK and the role of unionisation during 2008 economic downturnHaj Youssef, MoustafaNolan, SteveHussein, HibaPurpose This study aims to examine the transitions of workers between paid employment and self-employment before and after the 2008 financial crisis, focusing on the drivers behind increased self-employment in the UK and the role of trade union membership in these transitions. Design/methodology/approach Using a long-running panel data set, the labour market is divided into three groups: sustained self-employed, always employed and those who transition between the two. The framework assesses the influence of union membership on these transitions. Findings Long-term paid employees, rather than those transitioning between employment types, are driving increased self-employment. Union membership appears more attractive post-crisis to paid employees, but disengagement from unions may be linked to transitions towards self-employment. Originality/value This research highlights the nuanced role of trade unions in employment transitions and contributes to understanding labour market dynamics post-financial crisis in the UK.Published2026-02-02T13:55:46Z2026-02-02T13:55:46Z20252025-01-09Articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/article1751-1348http://hdl.handle.net/10725/17576https://doi.org/10.1108/JMH-09-2024-0137Haj Youssef, M., Nolan, S., & Hussein, H. (2025). The transition behaviour of self-employed in the UK and the role of unionisation during 2008 economic downturn. Journal of Management History.http://libraries.lau.edu.lb/research/laur/terms-of-use/articles.phphttps://www.emerald.com/jmh/article/doi/10.1108/JMH-09-2024-0137/1253732/The-transition-behaviour-of-self-employed-in-theenJournal of Management Historyinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:laur.lau.edu.lb:10725/175762026-02-03T09:08:23Z |
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| title_short | The transition behaviour of self-employed in the UK and the role of unionisation during 2008 economic downturn |
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