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Including migrants in post-COVID-19 recovery
“My employer ended my contract,” said an Indonesian female domestic worker based in Malaysia. “The restaurant closed due to COVID,” said another migrant who...
Qatar World Cup 2022: The ‘Beautiful’ Game
This world cup should be set in stone as a reminder of failure of our collective conscience where some lives were deemed more important...
Teleworking during COVID: Risks, benefits and steps to a ‘new normal’
More than two years since COVID-19 began disrupting office life around the world, crucial changes are needed to safeguard health while teleworking, two UN...
Is Saudi Arabia entering a “Great Reshuffle”?
Authors: Nayib Rivera and Johannes Koettl*
In many developed countries, the pandemic has caused seismic shifts in labor markets. What started as an increasing shortage...
ILO launches new online database on trade agreements that include labour provisions
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched a new global database on trade agreements containing labour provisions, paving the way for a more human-centred...
Construction PPE: What and when to use
Personal protective equipment is essential for construction sites. Every workplace has hazards – from offices to classrooms. However, a construction site has far more...
Labour market recovery still ‘slow and uncertain’
As the COVID-19 pandemic grinds on and global labour markets continue to struggle, the latest International Labour Organization (ILO) report, published on Monday, warns...
Safety Rules and Regulations for Night Work
The modern economy wouldn’t exist without the contribution of millions of night-shift workers. They ensure that deliveries arrive on time, that supermarket shelves are...
The Future of Work is About People, not Tech
The future of work—with advanced technologies and new working arrangements—is here and is changing economic opportunities and employment relationships. However, according to the 2021 APEC...
Denmark: Focus on climate policy and labour market inclusion
Denmark’s economy is enjoying one of the quickest post-COVID recoveries of OECD countries. While it is important to stay vigilant to further virus outbreaks,...