Fatima Laanieg has always been drawn to hands-on work. After taking care of her home and children, she sought to contribute financially. Four years ago, she became a seasonal agricultural worker in Spain, which went well. Fatima dreamed of starting her own business but lacked resources. In 2022, she joined WAFIRA, an International Labour Organization () programme for women run by Morocco’s National Agency for the Promotion of Employment and Skills, where she expressed her desire to open a grocery shop. With training and support from her husband, she gained confidence. Her dream is to expand her small shop into a supermarket and inspire her son to learn the trade. Fatima is committed to growing her project step by step.
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As , a mismatch between labor supply and demand, , highlights the urgent need for investment in training, and inclusive workforce development.
The majority of the world’s refugees live in countries with fragile economies, where opportunities for employment and self-reliance are often limited. With displacement lasting more than a decade on average, the question of how refugees can build sustainable livelihoods has become increasingly urgent.
In this , Professor Alexander Betts and Bisimwa Mulemangabo discuss how refugees navigate labour markets, the barriers they face, and the innovative ways they create livelihoods.
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Kalian Sampoa Gumah collects vital data from agricultural workers in Ghana, supporting mission to improve agri-food jobs, productivity, and food security through policy.
The new international finally gives long-overlooked dependent contractors a distinct identity, recognizing their unique position between employment and self-employment.
As we approach the end of the second phase of the flagship programme, the ILO highlights some of the main achievements made so far, which have touched the lives of over 200 million workers!
Africa has one of the world's largest youth populations, with 426 million young people. Expanding access to technical and vocational education is crucial for building a more resilient workforce among Africa's youngest workers.
Standard Tools for Analysis of Trafficking in Persons (STATIP) bridges legal and statistical gaps to ethically and accurately measure human trafficking for forced labour through innovative and standardized survey methods.
While transforms job tasks, junior programmers can thrive by adapting, upskilling, and embracing human-machine collaboration.
Senior Researcher Pawel Gmyrek joins Manjula Selvarajah, technology columnist and host at CBC Radio One (Canada), to unpack the findings of a new . The explores how GenAI is transforming the world of work, the methodology behind the ILO’s refined global exposure index, and what policymakers, workers, and employers should keep in mind as the technology evolves.
The global labour market is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by rapid technological innovation, environmental changes, and shifting demographics. While these developments hold the promise of increased productivity and greater cross-border collaboration, they also present significant challenges to the goal of achieving decent work for all. These critical issues are being addressed at the in Geneva, from 2 to 4 July, where experts are exploring solutions around decent employment, worker empowerment, and stronger labour institutions.
The offers flexible income opportunities through digital platforms but comes with unpredictable earnings and limited worker protections. Understanding the impact of AI, skill requirements, and platform dynamics is essential for success in this evolving labor market.
What happens when algorithms, rather than people, decide who gets hired, promoted, or assigned to the night shift? In the , a podcast from the International Labour Organization (ILO) Research Department, we speak with Nikolai Rogovsky, a senior economist at the ILO. We discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming human resource management and its implications for fairness, dignity, and the future of work. With nearly 30 years of experience at the ILO and a Ph.D. from Wharton, Nikolai discusses insights from ILO . The document explores how companies use AI for hiring and workforce optimization and the risks this poses to decent work.
The new annual Session of the (Geneva, 2-13 June) addresses several pressing challenges that are shaping the future of work. Key topics on the agenda include protecting workers from biological hazards, exploring strategies to formalize informal employment and providing input for the upcoming . As the ’s highest decision-making body, the Conference plays a central role in shaping international labour policy. This year’s focus reflects the need for responsive, inclusive approaches to evolving global labour realities.