COVID-19 and employment policies: Resources and tools


As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, and lock-down and slow-down measures are put in place, people around the world are increasingly anxious about their jobs. Policies to protect workers from employment risks and boost new employment opportunities are urgently needed. In response to such needs, the ILO Employment Policy Department will provide timely, relevant and vital resources on this page, including policy recommendations, best practices and innovative solutions.

Policies for boosting the economy and demand

  1. Improving the impact of public policies and budgets on employment outcomes

    Guide for the review of employment-related public expenditures and application to six pilot countries

    12 October 2023

  2. 5th Employment Policy Research Symposium, 11-12 May 2023

    Employment policies for social justice

  3. Publication

    Guidelines for employment diagnostics in times of continuous change

    08 March 2023

Policies for supporting enterprises, jobs and income

  1. Improving the impact of public policies and budgets on employment outcomes

    Guide for the review of employment-related public expenditures and application to six pilot countries

    12 October 2023

  2. Publication

    Guidelines for employment diagnostics in times of continuous change

    08 March 2023

  3. ILO brief

    Creating jobs in low- and middle-income countries through demand-side policies

    06 February 2023

Target groups

  1. Improving the impact of public policies and budgets on employment outcomes

    Guide for the review of employment-related public expenditures and application to six pilot countries

    12 October 2023

  2. 5th Employment Policy Research Symposium, 11-12 May 2023

    Employment policies for social justice

  3. Publication

    Guidelines for employment diagnostics in times of continuous change

    08 March 2023