What causes gender gaps in the labour market?
By Steven Tobin, ILO Senior Economist.
Despite the considerable progress that has been made towards achieving gender equality in the world of work, certain factors...
Attract and retain talent, SME-style
Human resource management isn't just about payroll or processes; you need to grow your employees too
Like large companies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) appreciate...
What does the future of work hold in store for the auto industry?
Aug 29,2017
The automotive industry is a sector of prime importance for the ILO, not only because of its economic weight but also because of...
Body Checks and the Labour Act
By Delight Adufutse
In contemporary times, there has been a vast evolution of the approach to work which comprises the language, the dress code as...
Robots create uncertainty for workers
By Marc ColemanThere are a ton of people who have dissected what the future holds for the workforce. An Oxford University study in 2013...
How today’s unions help working people(1)
Americans have always joined together—whether in parent teacher associations or local community organizations—to solve problems and make changes that improve their lives and their...
The Future of Work: How the Workplace Is Changing In 2017
Technology is rapidly transforming the workplace. Some changes will create dramatic shifts in the long-term future of work. For instance, reports estimate that between 45...
Labor Department Nominee’s Opinions as National Labor Relations Board Member
Alexander Acosta, President Donald Trump’s nominee as the next Secretary of Labor, served on the National Labor Relations Board from December 17, 2002,...
LABOUR RIGHTS
A labour right is a very broad issue; however, it can be boiled down to the protection and respect of human life in the...
Workers oppose hike in health insurance levy
The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union is opposing a proposed one percent increment in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) levy, saying the move...
