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Temporary Agency Work (TAW) is a flexible form of employment, which has been introduced recently in the Greek legal order. Gradually, its role in the labor market is strengthened as an important factor in tackling unemployment and meeting the demands of employers for increased flexibility in the modern workplace. As a result, the state has provided for the institutionalization of a relevant legal framework and industrial relations have been transformed by the use of this new form of employment, leading to wider implications for the labor market, the businesses and the economy. This article presents the concept and the legislation of TAW in Greece and investigates the transformation of industrial relations in light of its wider impact assessment. It is evident from the research literature that especially the content of industrial relations and the working environment have changed significantly and it is of crucial importance to develop policies that will protect basic employees' rights, as adapted to the new conditions.

The Guaranteed Minimum Income has been implemented in Greece since 2017, although the attempts to its implementation go back to 1998. It is currently a popular social policy tool, as many Greek citizens benefit from it. However, its results need to be further analyzed so that unshakable conclusions are available about its effectiveness and proposals can be drawn up for its further improvement. This article presents the initiatives of the governments to set up a Guaranteed Minimum Income in Greece and investigates its main characteristics and preconditions. The pivot of the survey turns around the impacts of the Social Solidarity Income in Greece, the pros and cons of the policy, as well as policy proposals for more effective implementation.