All resources: digital labour + digital divide + artificial intelligence + gig economy + data protection + algorithmic management

Research brief

Why Universal Basic Income is not the answer to the impact of AI on the labour market

This research brief examines how artificial intelligence (AI) may affect labour markets and discusses policy responses related to employment, productivity and income support. Drawing on historical examples and economic analysis, it explores how AI...

Research brief

The Aggregation Paradox of AI: Why do micro-economic productivity gains from AI disappear at scale

This research brief examines why strong productivity gains from artificial intelligence (AI) observed at the task and individual worker level have not yet translated into measurable productivity growth at the firm, sectoral or macroeconomic level....

Lifelong learning must become a strategic policy priority

A new ILO report warns that without stronger, more inclusive lifelong learning systems, the digital, green and demographic transformations risk deepening inequality.

Artificial intelligence and the workplace

AI-driven intrusive surveillance and loss of autonomy at work linked to psychosocial risks for employees

The findings are based on new ILO analysis that highlight emerging risks to workers’ mental well-being and point to gaps in existing frameworks to address them.

ILO Working Paper 170

AI systems @ work: a changing psychosocial work environment

This working paper examines how AI systems are transforming the psychosocial work environment, focusing on their effects on workers’ mental and social well-being. It explores emerging workplace risks linked to digitalization, including surveillance,...

World day for safety and health at work 2026

Kazakhstan conference examines AI and workplace safety

KIOSH 2026 in Kazakhstan brought together governments, employers, workers and ILO experts to discuss digitalization, psychosocial risks and workplace safety.

Q&A

Informality, productivity and digital platforms: understanding a persistent challenge

Labour informality remains one of the main challenges in the world of work in Latin America and the Caribbean. This interview explores why it is a multi-causal and multidimensional phenomenon, what responses have proven most effective, and how...

Conclusions and recommendations - Technical meeting on challenges and opportunities for promoting decent work, productivity and a just...

In accordance with established procedures, the Conclusions and recommendations will be submitted to the 358th Session (November 2026) of the Governing Body of the ILO for its consideration.

ILO Working Paper 168

Nursing and Artificial Intelligence in the Republic of Korea

This working paper explores how artificial intelligence is being introduced into nursing work in the Republic of Korea and what this means in practice. It highlights the gap between technological innovation and frontline needs, pointing to the...

AI in the manufacturing industry

ILO adopts first-ever conclusions on AI in manufacturing work

Tripartite conclusions guide governments, employers and workers to harness AI’s potential while limiting its disruptive effects.

Employers and Business Membership Organizations

ILO invites business leaders to new webinar series on key workplace challenges

Second season of the “Business is not as usual” webinar series brings together EBMO leaders, researchers and CEOs to explore emerging challenges, share insights and strengthen leadership in a rapidly changing world of work.

Research brief

Workers’ exposure to AI: What indicators tell us – and what they don’t

This brief examines how workers’ exposure to artificial intelligence is measured and what current indicators suggest about the potential transformation of jobs. It clarifies the strengths and limitations of existing approaches and emphasizes that...

Artificial intelligence

New ILO brief explains what AI exposure indicators reveal about jobs

The findings underline both the usefulness of these measures and their limitations in predicting job losses or labour market outcomes.

Generative AI could transform millions of jobs in Viet Nam, new ILO brief shows

A brief identifies the potential GenAI exposure in Viet Nam and its concentration across sectors, occupations, provinces and worker groups, including differences by gender, education and formality.

Platform economy

ILO and partners strengthen collaboration on protecting platform workers in China

Social dialogue critical to ensure positive outcomes of AI in the workplace

Robust social dialogue is critical during all stages of the design process of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, from development to deployment, the ILO has told a meeting of the European Parliament.

Trade and digitalization

AI training opens doors for women entrepreneurs in the Philippines

In the Philippines, women entrepreneurs in a remote Benguet community harness the use of artificial intelligence to strengthen their small businesses and expand opportunities.

Productivity ecosystems for decent work

Viet Nam strengthens capacity of SME support organizations to drive productivity and decent work through digital and green transformation

A series of five training courses strengthened the capacity of SME support organizations in northern Viet Nam to help enterprises improve productivity through digital and green transformation while promoting decent work.

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises

Philippine partners shape new guided mobile financial education for small businesses

In the Philippines, the ILO and its partners are advancing the rollout of a new mobile phone-based financial education model for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), particularly first-time borrowers using digital financial services.

ILO working paper 166

Disruption without dividend? - How the digital divide and task differences split GenAI’s global impact

This paper examines how Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) may affect labour markets across 135 countries, covering around two-thirds of global employment. It focuses on how exposure differs between advanced and developing economies, and how...