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The German temporary staffing industry: growth, development, scandal and resistance

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  • Jennifer Ferreira, 2016. "The German temporary staffing industry: growth, development, scandal and resistance," Industrial Relations Journal, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 47(2), pages 117-143, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:indrel:v:47:y:2016:i:2:p:117-143
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