Resources on future of work

  1. Press release

    The ILO, the Central Bank of Iraq and partners celebrate success of the financial Inclusion Initiative for MSMEs under the PROSPECTS Programme

    20 November 2023

    Hundreds of loans have been disbursed to aspiring entrepreneurs and existing MSMEs through the project, contributing to the creation and retention of more than 1,200 job opportunities for Iraqi host communities and forcibly displaced people.

  2. Productivity

    Determinants of Productivity-enhancing Structural Change and the Role of Business Environment

    20 November 2023

    This report is focused on understanding how the business environment influences productivity growth. Our findings highlight the East Asia region’s achievements, driven by a business environment that prioritises market efficiency. This research underscores the power of market efficiency as a determinant in guiding regions toward productivity-enhancing structural shifts. While previous studies have approached these topics from various angles, our empirical exploration offers fresh insights, emphasizing the importance of strategic policy decisions. It highlights the need for innovative initiatives, especially in sectors grappling with stagnation, and the creation of a business environment that promotes competition and adaptability.

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    Podcast series: Global challenges – Global solutions

    Artificial Intelligence and the future of work: A threat or a promise?

    20 November 2023

    Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) a threat or a promise in the future of work? This episode examines this question and explores what kind of research and policies should be considered to better assess the impact of AI on such issues as gender balance, social justice, and other ethical and moral questions arising from its use in the workplace in both developed and developing economies.

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    349th Session of the ILO Governing Body

    ILO Governing Body closes; key decisions include endorsement of Global Coalition for Social Justice

    10 November 2023

    The 349th session of the ILO’s Governing Body discussed a broad range of issues affecting the future of the world of work, including endorsing a proposal for a Global Coalition for Social Justice.

  5. Business resilience

    Business Resilience in Retrospect: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic

    24 October 2023

    Business resilience is essential for sustainable economic prosperity and growth. A company's ability to bounce back from adversity impacts the wider economic picture, shaping growth and employment trajectories. This study delves into the experiences and lessons learned by business leaders in 2020 and early 2021, aiming to capture the essence of business strategies during the global disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Rather than broad generalisations, the focus is on understanding real-world experiences and practical adaptations.

  6. Seminar

    Skill Profiling Solutions

    Co-organized by the World Bank Group, ILO, and Labor Global Solutions Group, the seminar focuses on integrating skill profiling tools in various operations.

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    Podcast series: Global challenges – Global solutions

    Jobs for Africa and beyond: The role of structural transformation and economic policies in the 21st century

    16 October 2023

    The world is facing a host of challenges causing sluggish employment growth in Africa and other developing regions. The COVID-19 pandemic has added to this labour market stress, slowing and in some cases reversing gains in employment creation over the past decade. Structural transformation can help overcome these challenges, through a new policy framework aimed at creating jobs.

  8. Policy brief

    Generative AI and Jobs: Policies to Manage the Transition

    11 October 2023

    This Research Brief adds a global perspective to the debate on the labour markets and generative AI, and emphasizes the importance of policies ensuring job quality and fair transitions.

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    Podcast

    Job quality or job quantity – which will AI affect most?

    04 October 2023

    The effects of Generative AI on employment creation and destruction are much discussed, but what will the effects be on job quality, and where will those effects be felt most?

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    Call for Papers

    Youth Employment Research Forum: The dynamics of youth employment and its supporting policy framework

    02 October 2023

    The ILO, IDRC and INCLUDE invite researchers to submit proposals to present innovative research papers relevant to the future of youth employment. The deadline for submission is Friday, 27 October 2023.