Future of Work Issue Briefs

The establishment of the Global Commission on the Future of Work in August 2017 marked the start of the second phase of ILO’s Future of Work Centenary Initiative. The six thematic clusters which are listed below focus on the main issues that need to be considered if the future of work is to be one that provides security, equality and prosperity. A series of Issue Briefs are prepared under each of the clusters.

Cluster 1: The role of work for individuals and society

• Issue Brief 1: Individuals work and society
• Issue Brief 2: Addressing the situation and aspirations of youth

Cluster 2: Bringing an end to pervasive global women’s inequality in the workplace

• Issue Brief 3: Addressing care for inclusive labour markets and gender equality
• Issue Brief 4: Empowering women working in the informal economy

Cluster 3: Technology for social, environmental and economic development

• Issue Brief 5: Job quality in the platform economy
• Issue Brief 6: The impact of technology on the quality and quantity of jobs

Cluster 4: Managing change during every phase of education

• Issue Brief 7: Managing transitions over the life cycle
• Issue Brief 8: Skills policies and systems for a future workforce

Cluster 5: New approaches to growth and development

• Issue Brief 9: New business models for inclusive growth
• Issue Brief 10: Global value chains for an inclusive and sustainable future

Cluster 6: The future governance of work

• Issue Brief 11: New directions for the governance of work
• Issue Brief 12: Innovative approaches for ensuring universal social protection for the future of work