COVID-19 pandemic

Almost 25 million jobs could be lost worldwide as a result of COVID-19, says ILO

An initial assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the global world of work says the effects will be far-reaching, pushing millions of people into unemployment, underemployment and working poverty, and proposes measures for a decisive, co-ordinated and immediate response.

COVID-19 and the world of work

The world of work is being profoundly affected by the global virus pandemic. In addition to the threat to public health, the economic and social disruption threatens the long-term livelihoods and well-being of millions. The ILO and its constituents – Governments, workers and employers – will play a crucial role in combating the outbreak, ensuring the safety of individuals and the sustainability of businesses and jobs.

Global Employment Trends for Youth 2020

ILO global report sheds light on the youth employment challenge in Asia-Pacific

The deterioration in Asia and the Pacific of a number of youth labour market indicators calls for a renewed focus on integrated, gender-responsive labour market policies to address the youth employment challenge.

Skills Challenge Innovation Call

New ideas wanted to help close skills gap

The types of skills being demanded by employers do not always match those on offer by those who are looking for jobs. As transformative change sweeps through the world of work, finding solutions to this ‘skills mismatch’ is becoming more important than ever. The ILO is calling on innovators to propose new and practical ideas to tackle the skills gap. The winner will receive a one off $50,000 grant to implement their solutions.