International Trends in Insecure Work

An increase in insecure forms of work has been identified in most European countries. Fixed-term contracts, temporary working arrangements and employment via agencies have proliferated, arguably undermining ‘standard’ employment relationships and the securities they offer. Yet, while there is widespread agreement on the international expansion of insecure forms of work, the drivers and subsequent nature of that insecurity are thought to be highly variable. This report seeks to provide an account of these variations, in order to provide a concise and comparative account of international trends in insecure work.