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Individuelle Kompetenzen als zentrale Einflussfaktoren der Employability von Freelancern: Eine empirische Analyse

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  • Johannes Becker

    (CF Human Resources)

  • Stefan Süß

    (Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf)

  • Jost Sieweke

    (Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf)

Abstract

In recent years, companies have increased their use of freelancers, who independently conduct important organizational tasks. The economic performance of freelancers is influenced by their employability. However, so far, it is unclear which factors influence the employability of freelancers. This paper aims to theoretically analyze and empirically test the influence of individual competences on freelancers’ employability. The findings of a large-scale study of German freelancers show that technical and network competence positively influence the employability of freelancers, whereas social competence has no influence.

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  • Johannes Becker & Stefan Süß & Jost Sieweke, 2014. "Individuelle Kompetenzen als zentrale Einflussfaktoren der Employability von Freelancern: Eine empirische Analyse," Schmalenbach Journal of Business Research, Springer, vol. 66(68), pages 62-87, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sjobre:v:66:y:2014:i:68:d:10.1007_bf03373726
    DOI: 10.1007/BF03373726
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