COVID-19 and employment policies: Resources and tools


As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, and lock-down and slow-down measures are put in place, people around the world are increasingly anxious about their jobs. Policies to protect workers from employment risks and boost new employment opportunities are urgently needed. In response to such needs, the ILO Employment Policy Department will provide timely, relevant and vital resources on this page, including policy recommendations, best practices and innovative solutions.

Policies for boosting the economy and demand

  1. 5th Employment Policy Research Symposium, 11-12 May 2023

    Employment policies for social justice

  2. Publication

    Guidelines for employment diagnostics in times of continuous change

    08 March 2023

  3. ILO brief

    Creating jobs in low- and middle-income countries through demand-side policies

    06 February 2023

Policies for supporting enterprises, jobs and income

  1. Publication

    Guidelines for employment diagnostics in times of continuous change

    08 March 2023

  2. ILO brief

    Creating jobs in low- and middle-income countries through demand-side policies

    06 February 2023

  3. Green recovery with jobs through employment policies

    Guidelines for shaping employment policies that support a green recovery and a just transition

    30 August 2022

Target groups

  1. 5th Employment Policy Research Symposium, 11-12 May 2023

    Employment policies for social justice

  2. Publication

    Guidelines for employment diagnostics in times of continuous change

    08 March 2023

  3. ILO brief

    Creating jobs in low- and middle-income countries through demand-side policies

    06 February 2023