Interns, trainees, apprentices and young workers of a similar ilk have been a mainstay in labour markets for millennia, but till date there's no consensus on how they should be paid. They come with less (sometimes no) experience than permanent workers, and often work part-time.
A key part of such work is also getting ready for the job market and further studies, building networks, or just learning about a field of interest. So, is 'exposure' and 'experience' enough compensation? Or does this create an exclusionary system where only the privileged can partake? What do small organisations without the money to pay interns do?
These are complicated questions without clear answers.
But in our April Living Wage info session, our team of global experts tried to break these down, engaging with the nuances, seeking your inputs, and collectively getting us to a better understanding of the topic.
Thank you for all your questions and contributions. You can access Paulien Osse's presentation from that day here.
Our thoughts on this subject are also captured in an interview between Paulien Osse and Daniela Ceccon, which you can view here.
Date and Time:
4 April 2025 | 01:00 TO 02:00 PM CET
Our Presenters:
