Emotional labour, care work and HRM between wishful theory and obstinate reality
by Peggy De Prins
International Journal of Work Organisation and Emotion (IJWOE), Vol. 2, No. 2, 2007

Abstract: In this paper, care is defined as a form of work whereby cognition, skill and emotionality are closely interconnected. The recognition of the emotional nature of care constitutes an important link to further professional development and to tailor-made HRM for the care professions. The discourse that is developed within the context of this position is tested empirically. We rely on the findings of a case study and a survey of nurses and caregivers in rest and nursing homes. This confrontation shall allow us to draw conclusions with regard to the singularity of the care profession.

Online publication date: Mon, 04-Feb-2008

The full text of this article is only available to individual subscribers or to users at subscribing institutions.

 
Existing subscribers:
Go to Inderscience Online Journals to access the Full Text of this article.

Pay per view:
If you are not a subscriber and you just want to read the full contents of this article, buy online access here.

Complimentary Subscribers, Editors or Members of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Work Organisation and Emotion (IJWOE):
Login with your Inderscience username and password:

Username:        Password:          Forgotten your password?

Want to subscribe?
A subscription gives you complete access to all articles in the current issue, as well as to all articles in the previous three years (where applicable). See our Orders page to subscribe.

If you still need assistance, please email subs@inderscience.com