Thematic deep-dives

The ILO Employment Diagnostic Analysis is designed to provide comprehensive insights into labour market dynamics, identifying key challenges and opportunities to enhance employment outcomes. This analysis aims to support countries in developing evidence-based policies and strategies that promote decent work, economic growth, and social inclusion. By systematically diagnosing employment trends and issues, the ILO helps governments and social partners understand the root causes of unemployment, underemployment, and labor market inequalities, thus enabling targeted interventions that can improve job creation and quality.

This page complements the overall guidance for employment diagnostics and is aimed to guide analysis that answers the more specific questions decision makers and social partners may have in a given context. The presented tools can be used in conjunction with an overall employment diagnostic to strengthen certain aspects, or as stand-alone tools to answer specific policy questions or to understand the employment dynamics vis-à-vis a given topic. The page will be continuously updated with the latest tools and studies related to the cutting-edge topics in the prevailing context. Guidance on assessing the employment impacts of green transition, digitalisation, investments in care and employment diagnostics in conflict settings will be available shortly.

Thematic Deep Dive: Digital Employment

In the context of rapid technological advancements, the thematic deep dive on digital employment focuses on understanding the impact of digitalization on the labor market. This includes analyzing the rise of gig and platform economies, the changing nature of work, and the skills required for new digital jobs. The objective is to ensure that the digital transformation leads to inclusive growth by equipping workers with the necessary digital skills and protecting their rights in the evolving job landscape. The ILO aims to provide guidance on creating policies that harness the benefits of digitalization while mitigating its potential risks, such as job displacement and the widening digital divide.

Thematic Deep Dive: Green Employment and Just Transitions

The deep dive into green employment and just transitions addresses the labor market implications of shifting towards a low-carbon and sustainable economy. This analysis explores the potential for job creation in green sectors, such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable agriculture, while also addressing the need for reskilling and upskilling workers affected by the transition. The ILO emphasizes the importance of social dialogue in negotiating fair transition processes, ensuring that environmental policies are implemented in a way that promotes decent work, social inclusion, and economic resilience. The goal is to facilitate a smooth transition that benefits both the environment and the workforce.

Integration and Implementation

The ILO’s Employment Diagnostic Analysis, along with its thematic deep dives, aims to provide a holistic understanding of labour market trends and the evolving needs of the workforce. By integrating findings from digital and green employment analyses, the ILO seeks to develop comprehensive policy recommendations that address the interconnected challenges of digitalization and sustainability. This integrated approach ensures that employment strategies are forward-looking and adaptable, fostering an inclusive labour market that supports both technological innovation and environmental stewardship. Ultimately, the ILO’s efforts aim to build resilient economies that offer equitable opportunities for all workers in the face of global transformations.

In the current context of multiple crises, social inequalities are on the rise and many of the women and men currently living in poverty find themselves in conflict and fragile settings. To better understand the linkages between conflict dynamics and employment, the ILO is developing tools and country studies on employment diagnostics in conflict settings.