Wpływ cech i umiejętności pracobiorców na ich funkcjonowanie na rynku pracy
The Influence of Employees’ Traits and Skills on Their Functioning in the Labour Market

Summary/Abstract: The article presents a theoretical and empirical analysis of the relationship between traits and skills of employees and their functioning in the labour market as reflected in their sense of locus of control, system of job’s values (meritocratic vs. etatistics), attitude towards the labor market (cognitive and emotional), and their competence in labour law (its perception and knowledge). Their functioning in the labour market is also affected by such characteristics as personality profile, structure of needs, hope for success, ability to cope with stress, the level of emotional intelligence and negotiation skills. All of the above variables are accounted for in the model proposed by the author to describe the functioning of employees in the labour market. The model has been verified by the empirical analysis conducted on a group of economically active persons seeking employment in the labour market. The proposed model can complement the existing economic models used to explain the principles of competitive labour market. The model has also an applicable dimension, because it makes clear what attributes a successful modern employee should have to cope with the dynamic and competitive environment.

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