Books and reports
April 2022
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Publication
Understanding patterns of structural discrimination of migrant and other workers in some countries of South and West Asia
19 April 2022
This background paper reviews the literature that sheds light on the structural patterns of discrimination against migrant workers in some countries of South and West Asia. It also articulates recommendations that would help officials in UN agencies, international organizations, constituents and other civil society individuals and groups, while referring to the existing evidence of structural discrimination to support the application of international labour standards.
December 2021
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Book
The new world of work: Challenges and opportunities for social partners and labour institutions
31 December 2021
This book examines social dialogue and the role of social partners in the governance of the world of work in 34 European countries.
June 2021
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Report
ILO Global Estimates on International Migrant Workers – Results and Methodology
30 June 2021
This report maps the current state of labour migration and the key characteristics of migrant workers in the world today.
December 2018
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Report
ILO Global Estimates on International Migrant Workers – Results and Methodology
05 December 2018
This report maps the current state of labour migration and the key characteristics of migrant workers in the world today.
February 2017
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Report
Working anytime, anywhere: The effects on the world of work
15 February 2017
This report considers the impact of telework/ICT-mobile work on the world of work. It synthesises research carried out by Eurofound’s network of European correspondents and ILO country experts.
November 2016
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Publication
Non-standard employment around the world: Understanding challenges, shaping prospects
16 November 2016
The report analyses the incidence and trends of non-standard forms of employment globally and explores the reasons behind this phenomenon, including changes in the world of work brought about by globalization and social change.
June 2015
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2015 World Report on Child Labour
World Report on Child Labour 2015: Paving the way to decent work for young people
10 June 2015
The second volume of the ILO World Report on Child Labour series highlights the close linkages between child labour and good youth employment outcomes, and the consequent need for common policy approaches to addressing challenges arising in countries where both child labour and youth unemployment prevail.
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Publication
Compendium of Maritime Labour Instruments - Second (revised) edition
01 June 2015
The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, adopted by the International Labour Conference at its 94th (Maritime) Session, is sometimes called a “bill of rights” for seafarers. It sets out seafarers’ rights to decent conditions of work and helps establish conditions for fair competition for shipowners.
June 2013
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Publication
Work Sharing during the Great Recession: New developments and beyond
18 June 2013
This volume presents the concept and history of work sharing, how it can be used as a strategy for preserving jobs and also its potential for increasing employment − including the complexities and trade-offs involved. Work-sharing programmes used during the Great Recession of 2008−09 are analysed for several European countries and other countries around the world.
April 2013
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Publication
Public Sector Shock: The impact of policy retrenchment in Europe
24 April 2013
On the basis of a comparative and comprehensive assessment, illustrated by case studies in education, health and public administration, policy issues are discussed with the aim of finding the right mix of public sector reforms.