Books and reports
November 2019
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Publication
Telework in the 21st century: An evolutionary perspective (online pdf)
15 November 2019
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Publication
Telework in the 21st century: An evolutionary perspective
15 November 2019
A new conceptual framework explaining the evolution of telework over four decades.
April 2015
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Publication
Recovering from the Ebola Crisis
09 April 2015
The outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in parts of West Africa is now the largest, longest, most severe and most complex in the nearly four-decade history of this disease. This report comprises contributions to the national recovery planning processes.
June 2014
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World Social Protection Report 2014-15: Building economic recovery, inclusive development and social justice
03 June 2014
This report presents the latest social security trends and provides information on social protection systems, coverage, benefits and expenditures in more than 190 countries.
January 2014
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Publication
Can Better Working Conditions Improve the Performance of SMEs? An international literature review
16 January 2014
This research has been commissioned by the International Labour Office (ILO) as a contribution to the Global Product 154 and the Area of Critical Importance, Productivity and working conditions in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
January 2013
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Safety Recommendations for Decked Fishing Vessels of Less than 12 Metres in Length and Undecked Fishing Vessels
23 January 2013
This book aims to provide information on the design, construction, equipment, training and protection of the crews of small fishing vessels with a view to promoting the safety of the vessel and the safety and health of the crews.
January 2012
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Guidelines for Port State Control Officers Carrying out Inspections under the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No.188)
19 January 2012
The Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No.188), aims to ensure that these seafarers have decent work conditions on board. These guidelines give an overview of the Convention and outline the port State control responsibilities relating to it.
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Stress Prevention at Work Checkpoints. Practical improvements for stress prevention in the workplace
06 January 2012
Work-related stress is one of the most important issues in many countries. The negative impacts of stress are multiform and can include circulatory and gastrointestinal diseases as well as physical, psychosomatic and psycho-social problems. These in turn can lead to poor work performance, high accident and injury rates, and low productivity.
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Ergonomic Checkpoints in Agriculture
06 January 2012
Agriculture is one of the most hazardous sectors in both developing and developed countries. Increasing attention is being given to applying practical actions in rural and agricultural settings to reduce work-related accidents and diseases, improve living conditions and increase productivity...
June 2011
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Publication
Children in hazardous work: What we know, what we need to do
10 June 2011
This report reviews the current state of knowledge concerning children in hazardous work and presents the case for a new focus on the issue as part of the wider global effort to eliminate the worst forms of child labour. For more information on this report or to order copies, please contact pubvente@ilo.org.