Purpose

The purpose of this study is to explore the human resource management practices and the associated dimensions of quality of employment in university spin-offs. Through this, it becomes possible to explore and recognize the practices and difficulties placed on the employees of university spin-offs.

Design/methodology/approach

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) framework to assess the quality of work in the European Union is adopted. It is used a qualitative approach through the development of four case studies at university spin-offs located in Portugal. These case studies relate to four sectors of activity, such as information technology, urban mobility, health and electronics.

Findings

The findings reveal that most of the challenges of quality of work in a spin-off university are common to those in an SME or micro company. Among these factors, the authors highlight the lack of job security, reduced or no social protection and very low income and nonwage pecuniary benefits. Other factors specific to university spin-offs also emerge, such as the numerous opportunities for skills development and training, the potentialities to become an entrepreneur and the high number of working hours that are necessary to face the vibrant market dynamics.

Originality/value

The study aims to contribute, in a theoretical and empirically grounded basis, to the knowledge about the quality of employment in a spin-off university. This work becomes relevant for policymakers to understand in depth the specific challenges faced by employees of a spin-off university.

中文翻译：

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大学附属机构的人力资源管理实践

目的

本研究的目的是探讨大学附属机构的人力资源管理实践和就业质量的相关维度。通过这种方式，可以探索和认识大学附属公司员工的做法和困难。

设计/方法/方法

采用联合国欧洲经济委员会 (UNECE) 评估欧盟工作质量的框架。通过在位于葡萄牙的大学附属机构开展四个案例研究，采用定性方法。这些案例研究涉及四个活动领域，例如信息技术、城市交通、健康和电子产品。

发现

调查结果表明，在衍生大学工作质量方面的大多数挑战对于中小企业或微型公司来说都是常见的。在这些因素中，作者强调缺乏工作保障、社会保护减少或没有，以及收入和非工资福利非常低。其他特定于大学衍生品的因素也出现了，例如技能发展和培训的大量机会、成为企业家的潜力以及面对充满活力的市场动态所必需的大量工作时间。

原创性/价值

该研究旨在以理论和经验为基础，为有关附属大学就业质量的知识做出贡献。这项工作有助于政策制定者深入了解附属大学员工所面临的具体挑战。