In france, as in many European economies, Eu Workers work is more prevalent than in the past. The number of employees on short contracts is constantly increasing and their durations are uncertain. These workers are also less likely to receive training. The article explores the reasons for this phenomenon and the effect that their employment status has on behavioural outcomes.

Unlike countries such as Germany, which allow for the conclusion of fixed-term contracts without any substantive reason, France stipulates that the termination of a contract must be justified. This can only be done for authorised reasons that are laid down in French labour law. These conditions make it difficult for employers to separate from workers during a trial period that is much shorter than in other countries.

Demystifying Temporary Work in France: Key Considerations for Job Seekers

Temporary workers are also exposed to a more volatile labour market. According to INSEE data, the weight of fixed-term and temporary contracts decreases in times of negative economic shocks. These workers are therefore more vulnerable than permanent employees.

The authors are researchers at the Laboratory of Psychology (University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté). They study social psychological processes underlying occupational behaviours. In particular, they investigate the role of ingroup identification – which refers to an individual’s perception that his group shares common goals and values – on behavioural responses. The higher the ingroup identification, the more the collective response is favoured; the lower it is, the more a self-centred or avoidant reaction is favoured. This article highlights the importance of this issue for the behaviour of temporary workers in France.

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