Videos
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Turn crisis into an opportunity
15 April 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has forced nearly 1.37 billion students to stay at home. Youth icon and Indian cinema actor, Ishaan Khatter says that this can be an opportunity to learn new skills, adapt to our changing world of work while taking care of our health and our society.
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We are in this together
14 April 2020
ILO Goodwill Ambassador Wagner Moura calls protection of workers, support to businesses and income security for everyone.
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Interview with Sebastián Schindel, Director of El patrón
24 June 2019
Based on real facts, the hard-hitting film of Schindel El patrón unpacks the horrors of modern day slavery. He speaks to the ILO on the making of the film and what made him deal with this subject.
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Video: What future for decent work in Europe and Central Asia
02 October 2017
From a Russian retiree supplementing his pension as a freelance taxi driver, to a Greek handball player re-trained as an office clerk in Germany and a new mother working from home in the UK, here are some of the experiences of people making their way through the world of work in Europe and Central Asia.
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How permanent contracts can mean higher productivity
14 November 2016
Around the world, companies are increasingly using temporary employment for permanent tasks. According to a new report from the ILO, many workers in "non-standard employment" earn less, have less social protection and often cycle between temporary employment and unemployment. But some companies are finding that giving workers security through permanent contracts can also deliver a strong competitive advantage.