News
January 2022
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© Koh Sze Kiat 2022
The Future of Work Podcast
Digitizing a company also means changing its culture
18 January 2022
The pandemic accelerated the digitalization of small businesses, which had to adapt very quickly to the new circumstances. But going digital goes beyond the purely technological aspect. Dr Sandy Chong, who specializes in helping companies to go digital, explains how they are coping with these challenges.
August 2021
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International Youth Day 2021
Digital labour platforms offer young refugees a possible route to decent work
12 August 2021
Digital labour platforms have the potential to transform how young refugees make a living, according to a new ILO report, but coordinated action is needed to help them access the gig economy and decent digital jobs.
April 2021
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© Marco Verch 2022
Earth Day
Invest in climate education to build a better workforce for a greener future
22 April 2021
Climate and environmental literacy can help create jobs, build a green consumer market and allow citizens to better engage with their governments about climate change.
February 2021
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© Marvin Meyer 2022
World Employment and Social Outlook 2021
Rapid growth of digital economy calls for coherent policy response
23 February 2021
The growth of digital labour platforms is presenting opportunities and challenges for workers and businesses and a need for international policy dialogue.
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Media advisory
ILO to release report on the impact of digital labour platforms on the world of work
17 February 2021
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© ILO 2022
Digital economy
Post-COVID digital economy must include persons with disabilities
11 February 2021
Changes brought about by the expanding digital economy could help persons with disabilities gain more equal access to the world of work, or they could create greater barriers. A new ILO report proposes actions to ensure that the post-COVID world of work is disability-inclusive.
August 2020
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© Michael Coghlan 2022
Public employment services
Digital channels improve access to employment support
26 August 2020
A new ILO policy brief shows how public employment services are using technology to increase the help available to people whose jobs have been affected by COVID-19.
May 2020
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© michael_swan 2022
Blog
The shift to online learning and skills training shows promising trends and troubling signs
12 May 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an explosion of online learning and training, as millions of people are forced to stay at home. It’s proved to be both an opportunity and a challenge.
October 2019
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Article
What Asian countries should not miss while preparing the future of work
03 October 2019
OpEd by ILO economists Sara Elder, Christian Viegelahn and Tejeshwi Nath Bhattarai, authors of 'Preparing for the future of work: National policy responses in ASEAN +6', a study of how ASEAN+6 countries are preparing their labour markets for technological, climate and demographic changes.
September 2019
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United Nations General Assembly
World Leaders Gather to Mobilize Solutions to Shape the Future of Work
24 September 2019
World leaders called for bold, innovative action to implement a human-centered approach to the future of work.