All publications: employers organizations

Forced displacement, social cohesion and workplace inclusivity through employer action. The use of conflict drivers and stakeholder maps

This brief introduces two ILO tools—conflict driver and stakeholder maps—that support inclusive labour market planning and conflict-sensitive engagement in contexts of forced displacement. These tools help Employer and Business Membership...

Study

Rapid Skills Gap Assessment of selected industrial sectors- Syria

In partnership with the Chamber of Industries in Syria, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has conducted a Rapid Skills Gap Assessment to provide a comprehensive overview of workforce development challenges and opportunities in Syria’s...

Capacity building

Compendium of Good Practices. The Power of Membership. Strategies for Sustainable Employers and Business Membership Organizations Growth

The Power of Membership. Strategies for Sustainable Employers and Business Membership Organizations Growth is a global compendium showcasing ten real-world case studies of how Employer and Business Membership Organizations (EBMOs) attract and retain...

Resilience

Resilience in conflict situations: A toolkit for employer and business membership organizations and enterprises

This toolkit equips employer and business membership organizations—and their member enterprises—with practical resources to uphold decent work and sustainable practices in conflict‑prone areas. It guides them in identifying collective business...

Brief

Navigating the ESG Alphabet Soup

This brief provides a clear overview of the key definitions, concepts, and terminology related to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues. Designed for employer and business membership organizations and their members, it serves as a...

Employer perspectives on social protection for expatriate workers in Kuwait

This report complements a review of national social protection legislation in GCC countries and presents a perspective on social protection from the point of view of employers registered with the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI)....

Research brief

Women in business and management: Building on the legacy of the Beijing Declaration

This brief provides an overview of progress on women in business and management since the Beijing Declaration, highlighting both advancements and persistent gaps. While women’s education and workforce participation have increased, barriers to...

Just Transition

Kuwait private sector transition to a low-carbon economy

This study identifies key gaps that hinder the private sector’s just transition to a low-carbon economy in the State of Kuwait and, ultimately, compliance with the State’s Nationally Determined Contributions. The study highlights opportunities for...

Transforming EBMOs into data-driven organizations

Guidance for employers’ and business membership organizations to position and use data as a strategic asset

ILO Flagship report

Social Dialogue Report 2024: Peak-level social dialogue for economic development and social progress

The report explores the critical role of social dialogue in advancing decent work, ensuring a fair labour income distribution, addressing the challenges of the digital and green transitions and delivering a renewed social contract for peace and...

Just Transition

The Business Case for Just Transition: An Overview of the Economic Benefits of the Transition to a Sustainable Economy

The transition to a resilient, low-carbon economy represents a transformative opportunity for businesses around the world. Business leaders today face the challenge of balancing economic, social and environmental goals in their strategies to drive...

Employers’ training committee

Report on the employers’ activities programme 2023

Business brief for EBMOs

Business resilience in Small Island Developing States Lessons from the Caribbean and Pacific

This brief aims to understand the private sectors experience of business resilience, take stock of lessons learned in the area of public-private partnerships, and to provide direction for EBMO policy work and services

How to prevent and address violence and harassment at work: A training course for enterprises

The training course equips enterprises with the tools, skills and practical know-how necessary to effectively tackle violence and harassment at work. It is designed for Employer and Business Membership Organizations (EBMOs) worldwide to deliver as a...

Business brief for EBMOs

Sustainability unlocks opportunities: How ESG sets EBMOs up for success

A growing body of evidence shows that businesses can thrive while doing good. As pressure mounts on companies to adopt ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards, the role of Employers' and Business Membership Organizations (EBMOs)...

Research Brief

Desk review on the role of employers’ organizations in facilitating the transition to formality

This research brief aims to examine the function of employers' organizations in aiding the transition towards formality. It seeks to pinpoint strategies, tools, and initiatives used by similar organizations in contexts akin to Cambodia. Furthermore,...

Navigating Employer and Business Membership Organizations (EBMOs) Financial Challenges

The main objective of this study is the analysis of the financial strategies employed by national inter professional Employers' and Business Membership Organizations (EBMOs) to ensure their viability and sustainability. Financial strategies...

Lifelong learning

Skilling for future in PSEs: An ILO-SCOPE study on skills profiles in PSEs

This study delves into the skills profile of Middle Management Professionals in Public Sector Enterprises in India to identify skill gaps and future needs and aims to enhance the capacity of the talented human capital of the public sector so it's...

Women in business and management

Women in Business: How employer and business membership organizations drive gender equality

In this report, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) examine the progress made by business organisations on gender equality and diversity within their organisations over a period of six...

Productivity - structural change

Determinants of productivity-enhancing structural change and the role of business environment

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...