Il welfare aziendale nelle cooperative lombarde : Dinamiche sociali e di mercato

Abstract

​​The book provides an exploration of occupational welfare within the cooperative sector of Lombardy, placing it within the larger context of the social economy and examining its opportunities, challenges, and future prospects. Occupational welfare is increasingly playing an important role in service provision, complementing those offered by the public sector. The book starts from the premise that occupational welfare should be widely embraced in the cooperative sector, given its foundation in solidarity and mutual aid. However, the specific context of Lombardy exposes certain limitations regarding the adoption and spread of occupational welfare, shedding light on the contradictions faced by cooperatives due to ongoing processes of transformation, expansion, and market competition, compounded by the tightening financial margins in sectors such as social and educational services.