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The Mismatched Worker: When People Don't Fit Their Jobs (Mismatches in…
The Mismatched Worker: When People Don't Fit Their Jobs
Mismatches in general
Jobs vary but people do as well - the fit has to be right
Causes of mismatches - skills and qualifications, geographical location, time preferences, inadequate earnings, and conflict between work and family life
Context matters - not just job versus candidate - cultural norms of what a "right fit" is also matters
Some mismatches cause others
Some mismatches coexist
Some mismatches are mutually exclusive
Types of mismatches
Skill mismatches - qualifications
Geographical mismatches - do candidates want to move to your job?
Temporal mismatches - how many hours does this employee actually want to work?
Earnings mismatches - employees often need more money to support their families, for example
Consequences of mismatches
May encourage people to find other jobs
Under utilization - paying someone who is overqualified for the work they do is an inefficiency
Stress related consequences - negative health impact on employees
Reducing mismatches
Better hiring - filter candidates for the right qualifications
Policy change - potentially change benefits or reduce work hours to alleviate stress associated with mismatches
Social policies to build a safety net to protect those vulnerable to consequences from mismatching