When Organisation Matters More Than Pay

Dialogues économiques
NOVEMBER 24, 2025
Why do employees in social and solidarity-based enterprises report being more satisfied with their work, even though they earn less and receive fewer benefits than those in the traditional private sector?
Member(s)
Xavier Joutard
Reference
Joutard, X., Petrella, F., Richez-Battesti, N. 2025. "Work organization in social enterprises: A source of job satisfaction?" Kyklos, 78(1), 111–148.
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