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Organisations are not doing enough to prepare for the future of work
While the majority of businesses recognise which capabilities are important for their future success, many are failing to take the actions needed today to...
Knowledge economy and Human Capital: What is the impact of social investment paradigm on employment?
Social policy advocates claim the development of the European welfare state model on three phases as follows: traditional welfare state until 1970s; neo-liberal welfare...
More needs to be done to bridge the digital gender divide
Barriers to access, education and skills, as well as ingrained socio-cultural biases, are driving a digital gender divide that is holding back women’s participation...
Korea should improve the quality of employment for older workers
Korea should reform its employment regulations and improve social protection in order to make work more rewarding for older workers and tackle old-age poverty,...
Portugal’s post-crisis policies boosted growth and employment
A mix of sound economic and social policies and constructive social dialogue between the government, workers’ and employers’ organizations have helped Portugal recover from...
Further reforms will promote a more inclusive and resilient Indonesian economy
A steady economic expansion in Indonesia is boosting living standards, curbing poverty and offering millions of people greater access to public services. Reforms that...
In Northern Nigeria, Online Skills Help Youth, Women Tap New Opportunities
Rashidat Sani lost her job when she was pregnant with her child. Â Now a nursing mother, she has been unable to find flexible employment...
Machines Will Do More Tasks Than Humans by 2025
The world is going through a workplace revolution that will bring a seismic shift in the way humans work alongside machines and algorithms, according...
ASEAN Youth Bullish about Impact of Technology on Jobs
The youth of ASEAN are highly optimistic about the impact of technology on their job prospects and incomes, according to a survey from the...
Strong wage policies are key to promote inclusive growth in India
While India’s economy in the past two decades has seen an annual average GDP rate of 7 % — low pay and inequality persist...