Resources on future of work
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ILO-ILERA Seminar
ILERA-ILO Seminar: Researching work in and after the pandemic
This webinar will bring together a series of illuminating presentations by renowned experts, each focusing on different facets of the labour market's evolution in response to the unprecedented challenges posed by the pandemic.
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350th Session of the ILO Governing Body
ILO Governing Body closes with decisions on living wages, strengthening social justice
25 March 2024
Living wages, the challenges and opportunities of digitization, and progress towards a new social contract, were among the wide range of world-of-work topics discussed by the ILO’s Governing Body at its 350th session.
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Research Seminar
AI Labor Disclosure Initiative: Recognizing the social cost of human labour behind automation
Exploring the push for transparency with the AI Labor Disclosure Initiative (AILDI), revealing the human workforce behind AI and advocating for digital labor disclosure for informed policies, investments, and ethical AI development.
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AI for Good Webinar
Generative AI and Jobs: A global analysis of potential effects on job quantity and quality
The ILO's "AI & Work" webinar, part of the AI for Good initiative, analyzes Generative AI's impact on jobs, indicating high automation risks for clerical roles and transformations in higher-tier jobs, with a focus on global and demographic effects and policy discussions, plus a networking event.
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Video
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Southern Iraq
08 March 2024
At the core of entrepreneurship lies empowerment. As the world marks International Women's Day, we witness the determination of women in southern Iraq firsthand, and join them as they celebrate victories, both big and small. Through collaboration and support networks, they equip each other with tools and knowledge while embracing sustainability and eco-friendly practices. This initiative was made possible through funding by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation in Iraq and implementation by the ILO, demonstrating our joint commitment to empowering women and fostering sustainable entrepreneurship in the region.
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News
Empowering entrepreneurs and freelancers to leverage digital economy opportunities in Kenya
06 March 2024
Through an intensive programme, ILO PROSPECTS Kenya rolled out training that supports entrepreneurs and freelancers to apply a new tool for business digitalization.
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Research Seminar
Human-Centered Economics: The Living Standards of Nations
Join us for a conversation with Richard Samans, the ILO’s Director of Research and G20 Finance Deputy, to dive into the arguments and implications of his new book
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Podcast series: Global challenges – Global solutions
Tackling gender segregation: How a new policy tool can finally help bring about change
06 March 2024
In the world of work, men and women are often segregated by their type of work, one main reason that women suffered more job losses during the COVID-19 crisis than men. Now, a joint program of UN Women and the ILO has developed a new tool to help policymakers rethink the design of sectoral policies and make informed decisions on where to invest to have a greater impact on gender equality.
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Women in Business
Women in Business: How employer and business membership organizations drive gender equality
05 March 2024
In this report, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) examine the progress made by business organisations on gender equality and diversity within their organisations over a period of six years
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Report
Algorithmic Management practices in regular workplaces: case studies in logistics and healthcare
19 February 2024
An analysis of algorithmic management in logistics and healthcare, examining its global impact on job quality and work organization