Publications
2013
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International perspectives on women and work in hotels, catering and tourism
01 April 2013
This working paper highlights structural and cultural issues that often determine the roles that women play within the HCT workforce and the strategies which can make a difference to their status and opportunities within the sector.
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The Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188): Getting on board
20 March 2013
Issues paper for discussion at the Global Dialogue Forum for the Promotion of the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188)
2012
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The global impact of e-waste: Addressing the challenge
20 December 2012
This paper explores the volumes, sources and flows of e-waste, the risks it poses to e-waste workers and the environment, occupational safety and health issues, labour issues and regulatory frameworks, and links this growing global problem with the International Labour Organization’s current and future work.
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Safety Recommendations for Decked Fishing Vessels of Less than 12 metres in Length and Undecked Fishing Vessels (FAO/ILO/IMO)
01 December 2012
The Safety Recommendations provide information on the design, construction, equipment, training and protection of the crews of small fishing vessels with a view to promoting the safety of the vessel and the safety and health of the crews.
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Good Practices Guide for Guesthouses and Small Hotels
01 November 2012
The Good Practices Guide for Guesthouses and Small Hotels is an activity based learning program for managers or business owners who wish to manage customer service effectively and proactively – through motivating and inspiring their employees and teams.
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Handbook of good human resource practices in the teaching profession
01 August 2012
The handbook draws upon experiences and good practices in a wide range of ILO member States, giving a large number of examples of good practice and lessons learned. The methods it outlines are intended to be applicable to all schools and education systems, and to be adapted to accommodate differences in resource availability, culture, ethnicity, gender, political and governance structures.
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HIV and AIDS: Guide for tourism sector
01 June 2012
The present Guide is a compilation of a range of resources – including tools and information – that can be used by the different players in the tourism sector to help slow the spread of the AIDS virus. This Guide will also give effect to the provisions of Recommendation No. 200, recalling the specific and important role of employers’ and workers’ organizations in promoting and supporting sectoral, national and international efforts in response to HIV and AIDS and tuberculosis (TB).
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The digital labour challenge: Work in the age of new media
01 April 2012
This sectoral working paper outlines how technology has been the driver of change in the media and entertainment sector, in the habits of consumers, and in the labour market.
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Migrant workers in the international hotel industry
01 April 2012
This Report addresses complex themes relating to migrant work and migrant workers in the international hotel industry, recognizing that the experience of migrant workers (international and internal), their employers and the wider community varies greatly in different countries and cultures.
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Responsible contracting: An approach aimed at improving social and labour practices in the property services sector
09 February 2012
Research paper on the property services sector, and in particular on the provision of cleaning and security services, prepared as background for an ILO meeting on Private employment agencies in private services sectors, 18–19 October 2011.