Are Labor Market ProgramsAlways Useful?

In Switzerland, public authorities invest a substantial amount of money in order to provide jobless people with courses, training opportunities and other activities that are known collectively as labor market programs. In general, it is assumed that participation in these programs increases the chances of jobless people finding employment. However, research shows that participation in a program is not always beneficial. Against this background, we decided to investigate how employers in the hotel sector perceive participation in these programs, and we found that it is not always regarded as an advantage.