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Routine and Communication is the Key to Correcting Tricky Quality Problems in China

Daily meetings are one of the effective initiatives that Huaxing Clothes Co. has adopted to improve its management, reduce product defects and increase productivity.

Peru reinforces commitment to SME development with SCORE Training partnership

The Peruvian Ministry of Production and ILO continue to promote productivity, quality and working conditions in SMEs through the SCORE Training methodology

A training model that demonstrates the fundamental link between equality & productivity for SMEs

The ILO’s Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) Programme recently launched a revised model of its SME training package – MIG SCORE, with a renewed focus on gender equality in supply chains.

ILO calls for decent job creation at 2nd Cooperative Congress in Nepal

Nepal hosted a jamboree of cooperative leaders in Kathmandu from 4-5 April 2018, underlying the role of cooperatives to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Opening Remarks, Sangheon Lee, ILO/Director of Employment Policy, UNCTAD 8th Global Commodities Forum, Building Skills for Sustainable...

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The two Cs to success: Communication and Cooperation

Full participation and effective communication mechanisms can unlock frontline workers’ potential and improve productivity. A Chinese enterprise participating in the ILO’s SCORE programme provides a leading example of the benefits of workplace...

#PressingForChange in SMEs: How gender equality equals improved productivity

SCORE Training for improved productivity and working conditions in SMEs, ensures gender is a core component of all interventions – Why? Equality for all = success for all.

Motivated workers lead workplace improvements

Huasheng Garments Co Ltd., a factory in China’s Zhejing Province, has a fresh look, thanks to SCORE Training. Employees now enjoy a cleaner working environment, higher morale and more harmonious working relationships.

ILO & TÜV Rheinland expand partnership for implementation of SCORE Training

TÜV Rheinland and the International Labour Organization have entered into a Public Private Partnership to deliver Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) Training to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

A successful partnership between ILO and ETI: 2017 SCORE Training highlights

ILO and ETI reflect on their first year jointly implementing SCORE Training in Chinese SMEs.

ILO Launches SCORE Phase III in Ghana

The Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) programme of the ILO enters its third phase of implementation expected to run till 2021 in Ghana.

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ILO Programme increasing productivity in SMEs by up to 50%, enters third phase

On 4 December 2017, the International Labour Organization (ILO), along with the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), officially launched Phase III of the Sustaining...

Technical Reports of the ILO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean

The series of "Technical Reports" addresses priority issues for the ILO in the promotion of decent work, productive development, formalization, respect for labour standards and inclusive growth in the region.

World Employment and Social Outlook 2017 – Sustainable enterprises and jobs

ILO calls for new strategies to help SMEs get loans

Bank loans can help firms improve job quality and productivity, but are often difficult to get for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Consequently, policy-makers should look into ways to make it easier for SMEs to access such external funding.

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Scoring a point: How to boost productivity and encourage employee morale

Indian enterprises, near Mumbai, got trained on Workplace Cooperation module of ILO SCORE programme. They’ve recorded better productivity and enhanced manager-employee relationship.

43rd meeting of the ILO/CINTERFOR Technical Committee - Reinventing vocational training to face the future of work

Institutions and specialists from Latin America and the Caribbean are meeting in Costa Rica to analyse the challenges posed in the areas of education and training by the transformations taking place in the world of work. The ILO has proposed a...

Better Work Update – June-July 2017

Better Work Bangladesh (BWB) is dedicated to improving working conditions, quality and productivity in RMG factories and to contribute to the sustainability and image of the industry. To achieve this goal, we build strong partnerships with...

ILO and ETI to bring SCORE Training to suppliers of international brands in Guangdong and Shanghai

The ILO Office for China and Mongolia and Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) are cooperating to improve the productivity, competiveness and sustainability of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province and Shanghai.

ILO and SGS partner to deliver SCORE Training to SMEs around the world

Geneva, Switzerland | 4th July 2017

Indonesia policy makers to better coordinate on SME policies

Indonesian policy makers, representing relevant ministries, key labour actors and organizations including business development services, have formulated joint intervention programmes to promote better market access and to enhance the application of...