Work Experience Can Build Human Capital as Powerfully as Formal Education
Education is widely recognized as a foundation for developing human capital, but new analysis from the World Bank highlights another...
Employment
ILO to Present Candidates for Next Director-General in Public Global Event
The International Labour Organization is preparing to bring its leadership selection process into the public spotlight as candidates for the...
ILO Calls for Stronger Action to Close Global Gender Pay Gap
The International Labour Organization is calling for renewed international action to narrow the persistent gap between the earnings of women...
Australia and South Korea Among Countries Most Concerned About AI Reducing Jobs
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing workplaces around the world, but public expectations about its impact on employment vary significantly from...
ILO Highlights New Global Rules for Platform Work as Technology Reshapes Jobs
Geneva: The International Labour Organization (ILO) is placing the changing nature of work at the centre of its engagement with...
Small Businesses Drive Jobs, Innovation and Growth Across Latin America and the Caribbean
September 20, 2026: Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are playing a central role in the economic development of Latin...
How Work Experience Can Build Human Capital and Boost Productivity
Washington, September Education is widely recognized as an important source of human capital, but new analysis highlighted by the World...
India Calls for Stronger Social Security and Skills Support for Construction Workers
India has called for stronger welfare measures, better social security and improved employment opportunities for construction workers, with the government...
Austria: Government Advances Tax Break for Working Pensioners
Austria is moving ahead with a new tax incentive designed to encourage people to continue working after reaching the statutory...
Laos Launches Long-Term Strategy to Modernise Labour Market
VIENTIANE — Laos has launched a long-term vision and development strategy designed to modernise its labour-market information system and improve...
OECD Report Examines How Social Protection Systems Are Being Financed
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published a new report examining how countries finance social protection systems...
South Korea Posts Strong Employment Growth as August Job Market Expands
SEOUL — South Korea's employment market continued to expand in August, with the number of economically active people rising as...
Austria Expands Skilled Worker Recruitment to Address Labour Shortages
VIENNA — Austria has announced additional measures aimed at attracting skilled workers from abroad as businesses continue to face labour...
Greece Announces €3.5 Billion Economic Package to Raise Incomes and Cut Taxes
ATHENS — Greece has unveiled a wide-ranging economic programme worth about €3.5 billion through 2030, combining tax reductions, income support,...
Denmark’s Economy Remains Strong Despite Global Uncertainty, Government Forecast Shows
Denmark’s economy is maintaining strong momentum despite geopolitical tensions, higher energy costs and uncertainty in global trade, according to the...
USA: White House Proclaims Labor Day 2026
The White House has issued a presidential proclamation marking Labor Day 2026, highlighting the contribution of American workers and the...
World Bank Sees Opportunity for Zimbabwe to Turn Economic Stability Into Long-Term Job Growth
HARARE — Zimbabwe has an opportunity to build stronger long-term economic growth and expand formal employment after recent improvements in...
Spain Adds More Than 679,000 Social Security Affiliates Over the Past Year
Spain's labour market has continued to show strong annual growth, with the number of people registered with Social Security increasing...
Canada Launches New Workforce Alliance to Prepare Energy Sector for Future Growth
Canada has launched a new national workforce initiative designed to help the country's energy and electricity sector deal with skills...
Hungary Launches New Measures to Support Families and Strengthen Domestic Economic Activity
Hungary is continuing to place families, household finances and domestic economic activity at the centre of its government agenda, with...
