https://podcast.ilo.org/podcast https://podcast.ilo.org/images/podcast/fow-podcast-en-gb.jpg https://podcast.ilo.org/podcast Podcast for Node Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:21:31 GMT 120 ilonews@ilo.org International Labour Organization https://podcast.ilo.org/podcast International Labour Organization A podcast from the International Labour Organization (ILO) Take a fascinating journey into the Future of Work with the latest podcasts from the International Labour Organization - the UN Agency for the World of Work. Listen to experts on how the rapidly changing world of work is affecting you. Go to workplaces you never knew existed and hear stories that touch all our working lives. The ILO Future of Work podcast opens up the world of work, helping you to navigate and shape the future you want. DCOMM Web Team ilonews@ilo.org No https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/from-marrakech-to-the-post-2030-agenda-a-new-global-target-on-child-labour https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/from-marrakech-to-the-post-2030-agenda-a-new-global-target-on-child-labour Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT As the world falls short of its 2025 target to end child labour, this podcast explores what comes next. Representatives of workers, employers and the ILO discuss how to keep child labour high on the global agenda beyond 2030 and what a new global target should look like. Podcast guests: Federico Blanco, ILO Head of the Research and Evaluation Unit in the FUNDAMENTALS department Cyrene Martinsson Waern, Workers' delegate, Sweden Jacqueline Mugo, President, International Organisation of Employers (IOE) No 92 From Marrakech to the post-2030 agenda: A new global target on child labour https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/good-jobs-strong-businesses-productivity-and-responsible-business-conduct https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/good-jobs-strong-businesses-productivity-and-responsible-business-conduct Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT With uneven growth and slowing productivity in many regions, can growth still be inclusive, sustainable and create decent jobs? This discussion looks at how responsible business practices shape firms, treatment of workers and the wider economy. Podcast guests: Mark Birrell, President, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) Abdul-Moomin Gbana, General Secretary, Ghana Mine Workers Union Githa Roelans, Head of the Multinational Enterprises and Responsible Business Conduct Unit, ILO No 91 Good jobs, strong businesses: productivity and responsible business conduct https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/the-implementation-of-the-maritime-labour-convention-in-times-of-crisis https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/the-implementation-of-the-maritime-labour-convention-in-times-of-crisis Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, is considered a model of strong and effective cooperation between seafarers and the global shipping industry, and its implementation is all the more crucial as the high seas continue to face unprecedented pressures and crises. Podcast guests: Max Johns, Former Shipowner, Vice-Chair of the Special Tripartite Committee of the MLC, Professor Maritime at HSBA, Hamburg Carlos Muller, Secretary General of CONTTMAF National Confederation of Workers, Brazil and Chair of the ITF Sustainable Transport Committee Jainal T. Rasul, Undersecretary, Department of Migrant Workers, Philippines Beatriz Vacotto, Head of the Maritime Unit, International Labour Organization No 90 The implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention in times of crisis https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/social-dialogue-at-50-lessons-for-the-future https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/social-dialogue-at-50-lessons-for-the-future Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT In 1976, Convention No. 144 established a simple but powerful principle: governments, employers and workers should shape labour policy together. To mark the Convention's 50th anniversary, representatives of governments, employers and workers, alongside the European Union, reflect on what social dialogue has achieved and whether it can continue to help shape the future of work. Podcast guests: Michele Cervone D'Urso, EU Ambassador & Deputy Head of Delegation to the UN in Geneva Omar Faruk Osman, General Secretary of the Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) Emma Hippolyte, Minister of Equity, Labour, Gender and Elderly Affairs of Saint Lucia Ulan Tazhibayev, Advisor to The Chairman of the Presidium of the National Confederation of Employers of Kazakhstan “PARYZ" No 89 Social dialogue at 50: Lessons for the future https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/why-a-culture-of-prevention-is-essential-for-occupational-safety-and-health https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/why-a-culture-of-prevention-is-essential-for-occupational-safety-and-health Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Occupational Safety and Health Convention, or Convention 187, was adopted two decades ago. It is still highly relevant today, as the world of work faces new and re-emerging psychosocial and health risks linked to climate change, technological changes, pandemics and other challenges. Podcast guests: Anousheh Karvar, French Government Representative to the ILO and to the G7-G20 Labour & Employment and Chair of the ILO Governing Body Kristiaan de Meester, Belgian employers' group representative Joaquim Nunes Pintado, ILO Branch Chief Occupational Safety and Health Catelene Passchier, Chairperson of the Workers' group, ILO No 88 Why a culture of prevention is essential for occupational safety and health https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/lifelong-learning-and-the-future-of-work https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/lifelong-learning-and-the-future-of-work Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT In a world shaped by AI, the green transition, and demographic change, lifelong learning is key to supporting good jobs and more inclusive societies. But new ILO research shows access to quality learning is still deeply unequal. Podcast guests: Pedro Moreno da Fonseca, Lifelong learning specialist at the ILO. Hannah Liepmann, Economist at the ILO. Chaudhry Saad Muhammad, General Secretary of the Pakistan United Workers Federation. Josephine Andriamamonjiarison, Honorary President of the Employers’ Association of Madagascar and member of the ILO Governing Body No 87 Lifelong learning and the future of work https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/ai-and-decent-work-a-moment-of-choice https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/ai-and-decent-work-a-moment-of-choice Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Artificial intelligence is already reshaping work – from jobs to skills to everyday working life. But will it strengthen decent work, dignity and shared prosperity – or deepen inequality and exclusion? Guests: Kostas Papadakis, Senior adviser, Labour Governance and Sectoral Policies Department, ILO Janine Berg, Senior economist in the Research Department, ILO Hannah Liepmann, Economist in the Research Department, ILO. Valerio De Stefano, Professor of Law and Canada Research Chair in Innovation, Law and Society at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Toronto No 86 AI and decent work: A moment of choice https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/how-to-plan-for-disruption-in-an-uncertain-future-of-work https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/how-to-plan-for-disruption-in-an-uncertain-future-of-work Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT ILO workers' activities specialist Rafael Peels joins the Future of Work podcast to explore strategic foresight - a methodology for navigating disruption. Learn how workers' and employers' organizations can prepare for an uncertain future. No 85 How to plan for disruption in an uncertain future of work https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/psychosocial-risks-at-work-the-invisible-threat-to-workers-health https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/psychosocial-risks-at-work-the-invisible-threat-to-workers-health Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT In this episode of the ILO Future of Work podcast, Manal Azzi explains how psychosocial risks such as long working hours, job insecurity and workplace bullying affect workers’ health, and what can be done to create healthier working environments worldwide. No 84 Psychosocial risks at work: The invisible threat to workers’ health https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/how-dialogue-is-steering-thailands-auto-manufacturing-future https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/how-dialogue-is-steering-thailands-auto-manufacturing-future Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT As Thailand’s automotive industry shifts to electric vehicles and automation, how can companies stay competitive while protecting workers? Georg Leutert of IndustriALL Global Union and Sathirayuth (Max) Sangsuwan of AutoAlliance Thailand discuss how dialogue, trust and responsible business conduct are helping shape the sector’s future. No 83 How dialogue is steering Thailand’s auto manufacturing future https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/how-is-generative-ai-reshaping-gender-inequalities-at-work https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/how-is-generative-ai-reshaping-gender-inequalities-at-work Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT In this episode of the Future of Work podcast, Anam Butt, technical specialist on gender equality and non-discrimination at the International Labour Organization, discusses a new ILO report on the impact of generative artificial intelligence on the world of work. She explains why women are more exposed than men to the risks associated with this technology, and what this means for equality in the labour market. No 82 How is generative AI reshaping gender inequalities at work? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/global-employment-in-2026-a-fragile-stability https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/global-employment-in-2026-a-fragile-stability Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT In this episode of the Future of Work podcast, we unpack the ILO’s new Employment and Social Trends 2026 report with its lead author, Stefan Kühn, and ILO trade expert Marva Corley. Together, they explore why labour markets look stable yet remain fragile – and what this means for job quality, inequality, and the future of work. No 81 Global employment in 2026: A fragile stability https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/social-summit-for-development-what-it-means-for-the-world-of-work https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/social-summit-for-development-what-it-means-for-the-world-of-work Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT This episode of the ILO Future of Work’s special series on the Second World Summit for Social Development examines the implications of the Summit’s renewed commitment to eradicating poverty, promoting decent work, and social inclusion, on the world work, with guests Juan Somavia, Sabina Alkire and Manuela Tomei. No 80 Social Summit for Development: What it means for the world of work https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/can-the-doha-summit-revive-global-social-justice https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/can-the-doha-summit-revive-global-social-justice Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT In this episode of the Future of Work podcast, the ILO's Claire Courteille-Mulder explains why the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha matters, and what’s at stake for social development, multilateralism, and the ILO’s mission to advance social justice. No 79 Can the Doha Summit revive global social justice? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/social-development-progress-made-and-promises-to-be-fulfilled https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/social-development-progress-made-and-promises-to-be-fulfilled Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Ahead of the World Summit for Social Development, the ILO is launching a special podcast series. In this first episode, Sabina Alkire of Oxford University and ILO’s Manuela Tomei discuss progress and gaps since the 1995 commitment to advance social development for all. No 78 Social development: progress made and promises to be fulfilled https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/how-advancing-social-justice-can-shape-the-future-of-work https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/how-advancing-social-justice-can-shape-the-future-of-work Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT In this episode of the Future of Work podcast, ILO Research and Publications Director Caroline Fredrickson explains what the ILO’s new report on social justice reveals about global progress, the challenges that remain, and how leaders can build fairer and more resilient societies. No 77 How advancing social justice can shape the future of work https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/why-paternity-leave-matters-lessons-from-oman-and-beyond https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/why-paternity-leave-matters-lessons-from-oman-and-beyond Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT In this episode of the Future of Work podcast, the ILO’s Laura Addati and Omani representative Khadija Al Mawali explain the impact of the parental leave gap between mothers and fathers, and show how Oman is bridging that gap. No 76 Why paternity leave matters: lessons from Oman and beyond https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/how-europe-can-adapt-to-an-ageing-population https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/how-europe-can-adapt-to-an-ageing-population Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT In this episode of the Future of Work podcast, ILO economists Sabrina de Gobbi and Stefan Kühn explore what a shrinking European labour force means for the future of work, and the policies that can help labour markets adapt. No 75 How Europe can adapt to an ageing population https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/how-rural-youth-are-redefining-agriculture-in-africa https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/how-rural-youth-are-redefining-agriculture-in-africa Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT What does it take to empower rural youth in Africa’s agriculture sector? In this episode of the ILO’s Future of Work podcast, we hear from Clara Kamlomo, a young agri-entrepreneur from Malawi, and youth employment expert Chiara Curcio. No 74 How rural youth are redefining agriculture in Africa https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/the-maritime-labour-convention-what-we-can-learn https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/the-maritime-labour-convention-what-we-can-learn Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT The Maritime Labour Convention – or MLC, 2006 - is a living example of the central role that effective social dialogue plays in shaping labour standards in the maritime sector. This episode of the Future of Work podcast explores why the MLC is a success and what we can learn from it. Guests include Mark Dickinson, the Seafarers’ spokesperson, ILO Special Tripartite Committee of the Maritime Labour Convention and Vice Chair of the Seafarers’ Section at the International Transport Workers’ Federation; Max Johns, the Former Shipowners’ spokesperson of the ILO's Special Tripartite Committee of the Maritime Labour Convention; Beatriz Vacotto, Coordinator of the Maritime Unit in the ILO's Application of Standards Branch; and Lu Camoying Valdez, Head of the Human Rights Section at the Permanent Mission of the Philippines to the United Nations and other International Organizations. No 73 The Maritime Labour Convention - what we can learn https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/the-second-world-summit-for-social-development-what-is-at-stake https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/the-second-world-summit-for-social-development-what-is-at-stake Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT This Future of Work podcast, recorded live from the 113th International Labour Conference, examines the key issues on the agenda of the upcoming Second World Summit for Social Development in November 2025, in light of the current global context and the challenges facing multilateralism. Guests include Claire Courteille-Mulder and Shahra Razavi from the ILO, and Adriana Rodrigues Martins from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil. No 72 The Second World Summit for Social Development - what is at stake? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/sustainable-development-goal-8-and-the-2030-deadline-what-needs-to-be-done https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/sustainable-development-goal-8-and-the-2030-deadline-what-needs-to-be-done Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT This Future of Work podcast, recorded at the 113th International Labour Conference, looks at how to speed up progress on Sustainable Development Goal 8. Representatives of government, employers and workers discuss what’s needed to get decent work and inclusive growth back on track. The guests are Sangheon Lee, Director of the ILO's Employment Policy Department; Roberto Suárez Santos, Secretary-General of the International Organisation of Employers (IOE); Carmela I. Torres, Undersecretary of the Employment and HRD Cluster in the Department of Labor and Employment in the Philippines; and Luc Triangle, Secretary-General of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC). No 71 Sustainable Development Goal 8 and the 2030 deadline - what needs to be done? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/just-transitions-and-the-world-of-work---how-can-governments-lead-the-way https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/just-transitions-and-the-world-of-work---how-can-governments-lead-the-way Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT As the world moves towards greener economies, the global shift to renewable energy and climate-resilient development raises urgent questions about fairness, inclusion and jobs. This Future of Work podcast explores how governments can lead just transitions—ensuring that the move to low-carbon economies creates decent work, protects vulnerable workers and communities, and leaves no one behind. Podcast guests are Ali Aybey, Director-General of Foreign Affairs and EU in Türkiye's Ministry of Labour and Social Security; Maíra Lacerda, Head of the Special Advisory for International Affairs in Brazil's Ministry of Labour and Employment; Soha Tharwat, an environmental expert and Second Secretary at the Permanent Mission of Egypt to the UN in Geneva; and Moustapha Kamal Gueye, Director of the ILO's Action Programme on Just Transitions. No 70 Just transitions and the world of work - how can governments lead the way? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/artificial-intelligence-innovation-and-the-world-of-work https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/artificial-intelligence-innovation-and-the-world-of-work Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT This episode of the Future of Work podcast, recorded live at the 113th International Labour Conference, explores how digitalization and artificial intelligence are reshaping the world of work. Building on some of the latest ILO research and analysis, the podcast looks at policy recommendations and the ILO’s role in promoting inclusive digital transformation, ensuring that no one is left behind. Guests are ILO Senior Researcher Pawel Gmyrek and Manal Azzi, ILO Team Lead for Occupational Safety and Health Policy and Systems. No 69 Artificial intelligence, innovation and the world of work https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/turning-sustainability-into-opportunities-for-employers-and-workers https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/turning-sustainability-into-opportunities-for-employers-and-workers Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT In this episode of the ILO’s Future of Work podcast, recorded live from the 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva, we explore how workers’ and employers’ organizations are working hand-in-hand with over 16 partner organizations worldwide — including in the Philippines — to promote green jobs, strengthen social dialogue, and build more resilient, inclusive economies. Guests include Ariel Castro from the ILO Bureau for Workers' Activities, Laura Greene from the ILO Bureau for Employers' Activities, Gigi Martinez Mathay from the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) and Jose Roland Moya from the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP). No 68 Turning sustainability into opportunities for employers and workers https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/how-ai-robots-and-other-cutting-edge-technologies-can-keep-workers-safe-and-sound https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/how-ai-robots-and-other-cutting-edge-technologies-can-keep-workers-safe-and-sound Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Can artificial intelligence, robots and surveillance protect workers on the job? Yes, according to the latest report from the International Labour Organization. In this episode of the Future of Work podcast, ILO occupational safety and health expert Manal Azzi explains how AI and technology is being used as a safety net, and not a threat, for workers worldwide. No 67 How AI, robots and other cutting-edge technologies can keep workers safe and sound https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/the-impact-of-generative-ai-on-jobs-in-latin-america https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/the-impact-of-generative-ai-on-jobs-in-latin-america Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Generative AI is transforming jobs in Latin America, but who benefits, and who gets left behind? Pawel Gmyrek from the ILO and Hernan Winkler from the World Bank join the Future of Work podcast to discuss their research, exploring how AI is reshaping work and its implications for inequality. No 66 The impact of generative AI on jobs in Latin America https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/global-employment-trends-challenges-and-opportunities-for-2025 https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/global-employment-trends-challenges-and-opportunities-for-2025 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Ekkehard Ernst, author of the ILO report: "World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2025", joins the Future of Work podcast to discuss how geopolitical tensions, climate change, artificial intelligence, and inequalities are affecting global labour markets. No 65 Global employment trends: Challenges and opportunities for 2025 https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/industrial-symbiosis-an-engine-for-green-jobs-and-growth https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/industrial-symbiosis-an-engine-for-green-jobs-and-growth Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Industrial symbiosis is an approach to the circular economy through which businesses work together to utilize waste and by-products created by their processes in existing and new products, so saving resources and energy. Sabrina de Gobbi, ILO Senior Economist, joins the podcast to discuss what potential it has to ‘green’ economies and how we can ensure that the jobs it creates are decent. No 64 Industrial symbiosis: an engine for green jobs and growth? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/why-social-protection-is-essential-to-shielding-the-most-vulnerable-from-the-climate-crisis https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/why-social-protection-is-essential-to-shielding-the-most-vulnerable-from-the-climate-crisis Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT How can social protection help those most vulnerable to the worst impacts of climate change? To discuss the issue, we are joined by Kumi Naidoo, a longtime human rights and climate justice activist, and Shahra Razavi, Director of the ILO’s Universal Social Protection department. No 63 Why social protection is essential to shield the most vulnerable from the climate crisis https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/youth-employment-why-are-anxieties-among-young-people-growing-even-as-youth-unemployment-rates-fall https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/youth-employment-why-are-anxieties-among-young-people-growing-even-as-youth-unemployment-rates-fall Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT According to a new ILO report, youth unemployment figures have recovered to pre-pandemic levels, but, in apparent contradiction, young people worldwide are reporting growing anxiety and worry about unemployment and job security. So, what’s the real situation for young people entering the labour market? No 62 Youth employment: Why are anxieties among young people growing even as youth unemployment rates fall? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/the-paralympics-what-are-the-challenges-facing-athletes-with-disabilities https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/the-paralympics-what-are-the-challenges-facing-athletes-with-disabilities Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Competing at the Paralympics requires extraordinary time and dedication, so how do Paralympic athletes balance the demands of sporting excellence with earning a living? To discuss this the ILO’s Future of Work podcast is joined by the former Paralympian, Josh Vander Vies and the ILO's expert on athletes and rights at work, Oliver Liang. No 61 The Paralympics: what are the challenges facing athletes with disabilities? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/paris-2024--delivering-social-change-through-a-decent-work-olympics https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/paris-2024--delivering-social-change-through-a-decent-work-olympics Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT The Olympic and Paralympic games are not just major a sporting festival, they are also a massive procurement, construction and employment project. This year, the Paris Games adopted a Social Charter, which links the entire games delivery process with social goals that are inspired by the ILO's decent work agenda. No 60 Paris 2024 – Creating social change through a decent work Olympics https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/want-to-be-an-entrepreneur-how-to-do-it-right https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/want-to-be-an-entrepreneur-how-to-do-it-right Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Running your own business can be a dream, a route to independence and a way out of poverty. But successful entrepreneurship isn’t easy, without the right skills and knowledge. An ILO programme - Start and Improve your Business (SIYB) – is helping to bridge that gap and has already helped tens of millions of people become entrepreneurs. Luisa Iachan, ILO Technical Officer on Inclusive Markets and Entrepreneurship Promotion, and South African entrepreneur and SIYB graduate Ngoakwana Seleka share their experiences and knowledge. No 59 Want to be an entrepreneur? How to do it right https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/heat-a-silent-killer-at-work https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/heat-a-silent-killer-at-work Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT The rising temperatures associated with climate change mean more people are experiencing heat stress at work, with potentially fatal consequences. ILO Occupational Safety and Health specialists, Manal Azzi and Halshka Graczyk join the ILO’s Future of Work podcast to discuss what is being done to protect workers from the effects of excessive heat. No 58 Heat: a silent killer at work https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/ilo-director-general-what-to-expect-at-the-2024-international-labour-conference https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/ilo-director-general-what-to-expect-at-the-2024-international-labour-conference Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT Ahead of the opening of the 112th International Labour Conference on June 3, the ILO’s Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo joins the Future of Work podcast to explain the key social and labour issues on the conference agenda, and why they matter in light of the state of our world today. No 57 ILO Director-General: What to expect at the 2024 International Labour Conference https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/how-can-macroeconomics-answer-the-call-for-greater-social-justice https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/how-can-macroeconomics-answer-the-call-for-greater-social-justice Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT In this Future of Work podcast, the ILO’s Richard Samans and economic historian Lord Robert Skidelsky discuss how we can begin to transform macroeconomics to deal more effectively with ongoing challenges to social justice, such as inequality, underemployment, precarity and environmental degradation. No 56 How can macroeconomics answer the call for greater social justice? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/whos-making-money-from-forced-labour https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/whos-making-money-from-forced-labour Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Forced labour is not just a brutal abuse of fundamental human rights, but it also generates hundreds of billions of dollars in criminal business profits, according to a new ILO report. We discuss the issue with the report's co-author Michaëlle de Cock and Anousheh Karvar, the French government delegate to the ILO. No 55 Who’s making money from forced labour? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/how-young-refugees-are-using-skills-and-entrepreneurship-to-find-independence https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/how-young-refugees-are-using-skills-and-entrepreneurship-to-find-independence Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT For many young people finding that first job can be hard. For those who are also refugees it can seem like an insurmountable challenge. We talk to Mashimbo Rose Nafisa and Joel Amani Mafigi, two young refugees in Uganda who have overcome this problem and are now helping other young people do the same. No 54 How young refugees are using skills and entrepreneurship to find independence https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/social-justice-challenge-for-african-youth https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/social-justice-challenge-for-african-youth Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT February 20th is World Day of Social Justice on the UN calendar. But what is social justice? Why does it matter for the youth in Africa? Discover what the youth believe are the solutions Africa's social injustices and listen to what they say they need to realize their dreams, in their own words. No 53 The social justice challenge for African youth https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/is-generative-ai-the-answer-to-low-productivity https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/is-generative-ai-the-answer-to-low-productivity Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT New research shows that Generative AI tools can substantially increase productivity in certain mid and high-skilled work, like for instance in science, technology, and engineering. So what does this mean for employment, skills and wages? No 52 Is Generative AI the answer to low productivity? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/the-rise-of-ai-in-china--digital-technologies-and-their-regulation https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/the-rise-of-ai-in-china--digital-technologies-and-their-regulation Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT The ILO's Future of Work podcast looks at trends in digital technologies and their regulation in China, and explores what impact this is having on the country's world of work. No 51 The rise of AI in China – Digital technologies and their regulation https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/should-we-treat-the-care-economy-as-an-investment-or-a-cost https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/should-we-treat-the-care-economy-as-an-investment-or-a-cost Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Demand for care already outstrips supply and is expected to increase significantly in the future. Now, new ILO research suggests that spending on care – particularly childcare – could bring a return on investment of more than 3-to-1. No 50 Should we treat the care economy as an investment or a cost? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/workplace-mental-health-its-ok-not-to-be-ok https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/workplace-mental-health-its-ok-not-to-be-ok Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT One in five employees will experience mental illness in their lifetime. Find out in the ILO Future of Work podcast, the four steps that employers can take to minimise workplace mental health stresses. No 49 Workplace mental health: It’s ok not to be ok https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/job-quality-or-job-quantity--which-will-ai-affect-most https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/job-quality-or-job-quantity--which-will-ai-affect-most Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT The effects of Generative AI on employment creation and destruction are much discussed, but what will the effects be on job quality, and where will those effects be felt most? No 48 Job quality or job quantity – which will AI affect most? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/should-retirement-be-retired-the-pros-and-cons-of-older-workers https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/should-retirement-be-retired-the-pros-and-cons-of-older-workers Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT The global population is getting older. At the same time employers complain they can’t find the workers or skills they need, and governments worry about funding health care and social protection. On International Day for Older Persons (1 October) we look at whether keeping people in the workforce longer could be an answer. No 47 Should retirement be retired? The pros and cons of older workers https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/the-value-of-free-money https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/the-value-of-free-money Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT How would you react to being given money on a regular basis, with no strings attached? And how might this change you, your family or the wider community? This is the question faced by the Kenyan village of Kogutu after being chosen as a location for the largest ever experiment in Universal Basic Income. Filmmakers Lauren DeFilippo and Sam Soko spent five years chronicling the dramatic impact of this experiment on the lives of these villagers to answer the question: is UBI the answer to end world poverty? No 46 The value of free money https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/green-jobs-a-solution-to-youth-employment-and-the-climate-crisis https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/green-jobs-a-solution-to-youth-employment-and-the-climate-crisis Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT Green jobs can help tackle the climate crisis and the labour market challenges faced by young people. So what exactly are green jobs? And what can young people do to create a sustainable future for themselves? No 45 Green jobs: A solution to youth employment and the climate crisis? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/fighting-human-trafficking-in-an-era-of-crisis--how-can-we-do-better https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/fighting-human-trafficking-in-an-era-of-crisis--how-can-we-do-better Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT Global crises, conflicts, socio-economic inequalities, migration and the climate emergency are increasing the risk of human trafficking. What can be done, and by whom, to counter this threat? No 44 Fighting human trafficking in an era of crisis – how can we do better? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/does-artificial-intelligence-threaten-decent-work https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/does-artificial-intelligence-threaten-decent-work Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT The world of work has always been shaped by technology, but the new generation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has raised fears that it could destroy tens of millions of jobs, and undermine progress towards decent work and greater social justice. No 43 Does Artificial Intelligence threaten decent work? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/heat-stress--how-are-we-going-to-live-with-it https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/heat-stress--how-are-we-going-to-live-with-it Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT The summer of 2023 is recording some of the highest temperature on record, for our entire planet. This has enormous consequences for the world of work – regulators and businesses as well as workers. How can we adapt? No 42 Heat stress – how are we going to live with it? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/is-domestic-work-care-work https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/is-domestic-work-care-work Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT Following the COVID-19 pandemic many countries are re-evaluating the status, pay and conditions of their care workers. So, why are domestic workers, whose work often includes care, often being left out of this process? No 41 Is domestic work care work? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/writing-the-rules-of-the-game--how-international-labour-standards-are-created https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/writing-the-rules-of-the-game--how-international-labour-standards-are-created Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT International labour standards are at the heart of the ILO’s mandate and play an essential role in creating fair business competition and combatting work-related exploitation. So, how are they created? No 40 Writing the rules of the game – how international labour standards are created https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/when-race-holds-you-back-in-the-workplace https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/when-race-holds-you-back-in-the-workplace Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT While overt racism in the workplace may be a thing of the past, systemic racism, microaggressions and biases mean it is far from being a level playing field, say the guests of the latest Future of Work podcast. No 39 When race holds you back in the workplace https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/is-an-algorithm-your-next-hiring-manager https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/is-an-algorithm-your-next-hiring-manager Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT The latest Future of Work podcast explores the challenges and opportunities of using Artificial Intelligence during the recruitment process. No 38 Is an algorithm your next hiring manager? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/artificial-intelligence-and-the-world-of-work--should-we-be-scared https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/artificial-intelligence-and-the-world-of-work--should-we-be-scared Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT Artificial intelligence, or AI, isn’t a tool for the future, it’s already here, creating, destroying and re-shaping jobs and business practices. So how will AI really affect the world of work? No 37 Artificial Intelligence and the world of work – should we be scared? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/after-rana-plaza-how-has-safety-improved-for-garment-workers https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/after-rana-plaza-how-has-safety-improved-for-garment-workers Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT The collapse of the Rana Plaza building in the outskirts of Dhaka on 24 April 2013 resulted in the deaths of over 1,100 people – mostly garment workers – and shone a global spotlight on workplace safety and labour rights in the Bangladesh garment industry. Ten years on, what has changed? No 36 After Rana Plaza: How has safety improved for garment workers? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/why-are-key-workers-undervalued https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/why-are-key-workers-undervalued Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT The COVID-19 crisis showed how much we all rely on key workers, yet it also exposed the poor working conditions they often face. How can we ensure that these essential workers are decently treated? No 35 Why are key workers undervalued? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/can-digital-technology-be-an-equality-machine https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/can-digital-technology-be-an-equality-machine Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT As workplaces transition towards a digital future, we see the gender gap perpetuating itself in the digital realm as well. On International Women’s Day, the ILO’s ‘Future of Work’ podcast explores how can digital technology be harnessed for positive change and more inclusion. No 34 Can digital technology be an equality machine? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/tackling-the-productivity-challenge https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/tackling-the-productivity-challenge Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Low levels of productivity are making it more difficult for countries and regions to escape from the current mix of social and economic challenges. How can productivity be improved? No 33 Tackling the productivity challenge https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/ilo-director-general--why-we-need-greater-social-justice https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/ilo-director-general--why-we-need-greater-social-justice Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT On World Day of Social Justice, the ILO’s Director-General, Gilbert F Houngbo, explains why policymakers must prioritize social justice or risk fueling poverty, inequality and social unrest, as well as undermining action against climate change. No 32 ILO Director-General – Why we need greater social justice https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/how-can-we-protect-the-quality-of-jobs https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/how-can-we-protect-the-quality-of-jobs Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Global labour markets are facing serious, interlinked challenges. Issues such as the growth in informality and working poverty, slowing employment growth, the effects of inflation on wages and purchasing power, come on top of longer-term structural challenges such as demographics, technology and climate change. The new ILO report, World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2023 (WESO trends), raises particular concerns about inequality and the effects of the global economic slowdown on the quality of employment. It warns that, left unaddressed, the challenges facing the world of work threaten progress towards social justice. No 31 How can we protect the quality of jobs? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/working-time-and-work-life-balance https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/working-time-and-work-life-balance Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Working time issues have been at the heart of the ILO since its foundation in 1919. Since then the world of work has changed radically, but ideas about how, where and when work is performed have remained largely the same, notably the long-held assumption of a link between longer hours and greater productivity. A new ILO report on working time and work-life balance has taken a fresh look at the issue, and found that the number of hours worked – whether too many or too few – as well as the schedule under which they are worked can have a significant effect on the health and wellbeing of individuals, their families and societies overall. It dissects the relationship between productivity, working hours and work schedules, and analyses the lessons about flexible working and work-life balance revealed by the COVID-19 crisis. No 30 Working time and work-life balance https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/labour-migration-and-diverse-gender-identities https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/labour-migration-and-diverse-gender-identities Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Migration gives workers in South-East Asia with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expression (SOGIE) the opportunity to seek a better quality of life. However, according to a recent UN study 'A very beautiful but heavy jacket: The experiences of migrant workers with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and expression in South-East Asia' they experience discrimination at multiple levels. Emily Dwyer, Co-Director of Edge Effect joins us to talk about the complexity of migrant work experiences for people with diverse SOGIE and why it’s important to support them. No 29 Labour migration and diverse gender identities https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/cop-27--what-progress-for-the-world-of-work https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/cop-27--what-progress-for-the-world-of-work Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT As we transition to a greener economy, how do we ensure that workers are not left behind? What actions need to be taken to achieve a just transition? COP27, the UN’s annual climate change summit, has just wound up in Egypt. The ILO hosted over 40 events there at a Just Transition pavilion, looking at climate change issues related to the world of work. It included the launching of an ILO just transition finance tool on banking and investment. Moustapha Kamal Gueye headed up the ILO delegation to COP27. Just back from Egypt, he discusses the issues at stake on the Future of Work podcast. No 28 COP27 – What progress for the world of work? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/whats-the-story-on-labour-rights-in-qatar https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/whats-the-story-on-labour-rights-in-qatar Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT In the run up to the FIFA World Cup, the eyes of the world are on Qatar, the first Middle East country to host the global football tournament. Yet much of the scrutiny is directed not at the event’s sporting aspects, but rather at the labour rights and working conditions of the hundreds of thousands of migrant workers who are involved in readying the infrastructure and services needed to host one of the world’s biggest sporting events. The ILO has been closely involved in supporting a wide range of labour reforms in the country, through a technical cooperation programme with the State of Qatar which began in 2018. The programme has seen Qatar undertake comprehensive labour reforms to improve the conditions and rights of migrant workers, through adopting new legislation, introducing new or improved existing labour administration systems, and enhancing labour relations. While this is still a work in progress, and there are gaps in implementation, the reforms have already yielded benefits for workers, employers and the economy more broadly. Max Tuñón, head of the ILO Office in Doha and Chief Technical Adviser of the programme, joins us to discuss the labour reforms in Qatar. No 27 What’s the story on labour rights in Qatar? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/living-to-dance-and-dancing-to-live https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/living-to-dance-and-dancing-to-live Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT The career of a professional dancer appears glamorous, but it is also precarious. Dancers begin training intensively when young, when others are focused on studying to get qualifications. Then their professional performance careers are short, even assuming they aren't ended early by accident or injury. So, what happens to dancers when they stop performing? What’s it like to have a career that relies heavily on the physical ability of youth, and how easy is it to build a second one? Jennifer Curry, Executive Director of Dancers' Career Development, and William Bracewell, Principal Dancer with the Royal Ballet Company, join us to describe the hurdles and opportunities of a career that can end so soon after it starts. No 26 Living to dance and dancing to live https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/mental-health-and-the-workplace https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/mental-health-and-the-workplace Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT Research by the ILO and the WHO has found that billions of working days – and so billions of dollars - are lost every year because of work-related mental health issues, and they have called for concrete measures to address this growing problem. What are the psychosocial risks associated with modern workplaces, and can we make mentally healthy workplaces the new norm. No 25 Mental health and the workplace https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/modern-slavery-is-unseen-because-its-convenient https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/modern-slavery-is-unseen-because-its-convenient Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT Sophie Otiende, Chief Executive Officer of the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery, and Grace Forrest, Founding Director of Walk Free, join the ILO's Future of Work podcast to explore the many reasons for the continued existence of modern slavery and the role we can all play in finally putting an end to it. No 24 Modern slavery is unseen because it's convenient https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/wagner-moura-how-to-advocate-for-social-change-and-end-slavery https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/wagner-moura-how-to-advocate-for-social-change-and-end-slavery Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT August 23 is the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. Slavery is a clear human rights violation that has no place in the modern world! Yet, there are more people in slavery today than at any other time in history. More than 40.3 million people are still in modern slavery, including 24.9 million in forced labour. It means 5.4 victims of modern slavery for every 1,000 people in the world. 1 in 4 victims of modern slavery are children. That social injustice is at the heart of Wagner Moura’s commitment and activism to put an end to forced labour and child labour. The award-winning actor and ILO Goodwill Ambassador (50 for Freedom campaign) grew up in a very poor area in the northeast of Brazil. He saw first-hand the negative impacts of forced labour on a family, a community, a country. “I think that education is the foundation for any sort of social change in the world”, Wagner Moura said. Today he continues to put his time and energy to urge governments to enact and enforce legislation, protect their population, and end slavery in our lifetime. Where does his passion for fighting slavery come from? No 23 Wagner Moura: How to advocate for social change and end slavery https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/can-ethiopia-rebuild-its-covid-19-damaged-tourism-sector https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/can-ethiopia-rebuild-its-covid-19-damaged-tourism-sector Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT From archaeological and heritage sites to conservation parks, and music and cultural festivals, Ethiopia boasts a wide array of tourist attractions. However it lost 70 per cent of tourism revenues due to the COVID-19 pandemic, along with massive job losses – a situation that was worsened by the outbreak of war in the north of the country. As part of our August Voices tourism series, we’re talking to Tewodros Derbew, strategic team leader and coordinator at the Ministry of Tourism in Ethiopia. He explains the challenges facing the sector, how the country is planning to re-position itself as a major destination through sustainable tourism, and what it means for the world of work. No 22 Can Ethiopia rebuild its COVID-19 damaged tourism sector? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/is-there-a-place-for-grief-at-work https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/is-there-a-place-for-grief-at-work Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT When Lizzie Pickering's young son Harry died in 2000, she embarked on a journey to understand grief, how to live with it and how to help other people when their life has changed. In this podcast she shares the lessons she's learned from her own experiences and those of others. We will discuss how to adapt to change and continue to work after losses, not only in the event of death, but also in the case of a medical condition, divorce, and a change of job. Is loss only a personal matter or should it be also touched upon at work? What can employers and colleagues do to support people when they are stressed or depressed? Often others want to help but don't know how to deal with strong emotions, leaving those who are suffering to feel alone and frustrated. Are there any guidelines for coping with grief in the workplace? What is the impact of a workplace that handles grief well, as opposed to a workplace that doesn't? No 21 Is there a place for grief at work? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/what-can-the-social-and-solidarity-economy-do-for-recovery https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/what-can-the-social-and-solidarity-economy-do-for-recovery Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT These are uncertain times. Inflation has returned. A post-COVID recovery is under threat. These problems will need innovative solutions. One option attracting attention is the social and solidarity economy, which will be the subject of a discussion at this year’s International Labour Conference. The Social and Solidarity economy is sometimes described as a third sector; neither private or public sector enterprises, but an approach in which economic activities and projects are founded on the principle of solidarity. One of the better-known forms of social and solidarity economy activity is the cooperative. These are enterprises that are owned, governed, and run by their members. What are the challenges that cooperatives face in order to operate well? How can cooperatives contribute to building resilient economies? No 20 What can the social and solidarity economy do for recovery? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/the-serious-business-of-happiness-at-work https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/the-serious-business-of-happiness-at-work Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT Does it matter if people are happy at work? Or should they just be satisfied with reasonable pay and conditions and not expect more? It’s well-established that happiness is linked to better health and longevity, but an increasing amount of scientific research has found ties with work-related matters like productivity, innovation and staff retention. So, should employers pay attention to staff happiness, and if so, how can they build it? No 19 The Serious Business of Happiness at Work https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/can-you-afford-not-to-invest-in-diversity-and-inclusion https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/can-you-afford-not-to-invest-in-diversity-and-inclusion Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT Each year, discrimination at work around gender identity, ethnicity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation cost millions of dollars to our national economies and companies. Worse, one-in-four people do not feel valued at work and those who do feel included are in more senior roles, according to a new report on diversity and inclusion by the International Labour Organization (ILO). Today, diversity and inclusion have become new buzzwords in the global agenda. Yet, despite some progress, a lot remains to be done to embed diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the employee lifecycle and drive productivity, profitability, and innovation in businesses. At the same time, the COVID-19 crisis has also demonstrated that inclusion and diversity matter more than ever. Therefore, embracing it as a core value is a must for a sustainable future of work. But what can be done to make this ideal a reality for millions of workers and employers worldwide? No 18 Can you really afford not to invest in diversity and inclusion? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/why-investing-in-care-is-a-transformative-investment https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/why-investing-in-care-is-a-transformative-investment Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT Effective and comprehensive care systems not only support fundamental rights and human dignity, they also help people maximise their potential and their contribution to economies and societies. However, gaps in care systems – which were exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic – can undermine gender equality and make it more difficult for those with disabilities to find work, so removing talent and skills from the workforce. A new ILO report on care at work analyses the current state of care services in 185 countries and makes a strong case for increasing investment in the sector. No 17 Why investing in care is about equality https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/how-to-make-the-informal-formal https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/how-to-make-the-informal-formal Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT More than 60 per cent of the world’s adult labour force, or about 2 billion workers, work in the informal economy. They are not recognized, registered, regulated or protected under labour legislation and social protection. The consequences can be severe, for individuals, families as well as economies. Despite major efforts over the years, there are few signs of the informal economy shrinking in size. In fact, the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed more workers into informal work to survive while highlighting the vital role access to social protection plays to support workers, especially when they are unable to work. Just what is life like for workers in the informal economy? What are the global solutions to intransigent informality and will the growth of the ‘gig’ economy help informal economy workers gain the security and social protection they so badly need? No 16 How to make the informal formal? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/universe-still-has-the-capacity-to-surprise-us https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/universe-still-has-the-capacity-to-surprise-us Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT There is an enormous demand for scientific skills in the world of work. But if not enough women are inspired and encouraged to study science, they risk missing out on the jobs of the future and scientific professions risks losing the perspectives and experiences that women bring to the table. On International Day of Women and Girls in Science we explore why the world needs science, and science needs women and girls. Dr. Natasha Hurley-Walker, award-winning radio astronomer, explains how science is a key part to navigating the complexity of the world that we're in and what can be done to close the gender gap in this field. No 15 The universe still has the capacity to surprise us https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/digitising-a-company-also-means-changing-its-culture https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/digitising-a-company-also-means-changing-its-culture Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT The pandemic accelerated the digitalization of small businesses, which had to adapt very quickly to the new circumstances. But going digital goes beyond the purely technological aspect. It is about changing the whole way a company operates, in a transition that can affect its finances and its employees. Dr Sandy Chong, who specializes in helping companies to go digital, explains how they are coping with these challenges. No 14 Digitizing a company also means changing its culture https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/is-the-menopause-a-workplace-issue https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/is-the-menopause-a-workplace-issue Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT Traditionally the menopause has been an almost invisible issue, regarded as a medical or personal matter for women and their families only. But women of menopausal age now account for 11% of the G7 workforce alone, and the number affected will rise globally, as populations age. Recent research has shown that the effects of the menopause are far more extensive than previously understood, including anxiety, depression, ‘brain fog’, insomnia, exhaustion and heart palpitations. In the UK alone, more than 900,000 women are estimated to have left the workforce early because of the menopause - at an age when their talent, skills and experience are most valuable - with knock-on consequences for gender pay and pensions gaps and workplace productivity. One study has estimated global menopause-related productivity losses at more than US$150 billion a year. A growing cohort of companies, trade unions and policymakers are re-evaluating the menopause as a business, economic and even legislative issue, one that is an integral part of the world of work. So, how should the menopause be handled in the workplace? No 13 Is the menopause a workplace issue? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/why-growth-in-wage-inequality-is-a-problem-for-us-all https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/why-growth-in-wage-inequality-is-a-problem-for-us-all Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT Research has found that the COVID-19 crisis has made many existing world-of-work inequalities worse and exposed new ones. A particularly significant trend is the growth in wage and income inequality, because this fuels other forms of inequality. What’s more, the consequences of growing wage inequality go beyond those directly affected, rippling through all socio-economic levels and hampering economic recovery and growth. Patrick Belser, ILO senior economist and wage specialist explains the causes of income and wage inequality, the links with economic growth, and some of the strategies that can counter the damage. No 12 Why growth in wage inequality is a problem for us all https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/rural-women-dont-want-charity-they-want-to-feel-empowered https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/rural-women-dont-want-charity-they-want-to-feel-empowered Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT Every year, on 15 October, the world celebrates the International Day of Rural Women, recognizing the critical role played by women in rural areas. This year the International Day recognizes their contribution in enhancing agricultural and rural development, improving food security and eradicating rural poverty. “Women don’t want charity, they want to be helped and empowered,” says Reema Nanavaty, former General Secretary of the Self Employed Women's Association, in India, in a conversation with Elisenda Estruch Puertas, rural economy specialist at the ILO. No 11 Rural women don’t want charity, they want to feel empowered https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/the-future-already-here https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/the-future-already-here Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT What has been the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on women or migrant workers? Have we taken a step back on the progress made in recent years in terms of inclusion? What is the ILO doing about it? Can remote work help people with disabilities? Are algorithms more biased than humans? No 10 The future is already here https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/left-handed-workers-in-a-right-handed-world https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/left-handed-workers-in-a-right-handed-world Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT About 10 per cent of people are left handed, yet the world of work is overwhelmingly set up for right-handers. There are also numerous examples – historical and contemporary - of discrimination and stigma in relation to left-handed people. International Left-handers Day, on August 13, aims to counter some of these disadvantages and draw attention to the strengths of the world’s left-handed workers and the problems they face. No 9 Left-handed workers in a right-handed world https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/how-digital-labour-platforms-can-provide-decent-jobs https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/how-digital-labour-platforms-can-provide-decent-jobs Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT Digital labour platforms can transform how young refugees make a living. But the unequal spread of internet connectivity, inequalities in digital skills and the specific obstacles that many refugee population face daily make it difficult to apply for these jobs. Andreas Hackl, Lecturer in social anthropology at the University of Edinburgh, and author of the ILO report Towards decent work for young refugees and host communities in the platform economy in Africa: Kenya, Uganda, Egypt and Drew Gardiner, Youth employment specialist at the ILO, explain how coordinate action is needed to ensure young refugees can access gig economy jobs and that these jobs are decent. No 8 How digital labour platforms can provide decent jobs for young refugees https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/making-domestic-work-decent-work-in-south-africa https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/making-domestic-work-decent-work-in-south-africa Fri, 02 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT Convention No. 189 defines domestic work as work performed in or for a household or households, within an employment relationship and on an occupational basis. While progress has been made in legal coverage of domestic workers, these legal rights have not yet become a reality for most domestic workers across the globe. There remain significant decent work deficits in the areas of working time, wages and social security. South African domestic worker Florence Sosiba shares her experience representing the rights of domestic workers in her country. No 7 Making domestic work decent work in South Africa https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/neuro-diversity-and-the-workplace-positive-or-negative https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/neuro-diversity-and-the-workplace-positive-or-negative Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT It is widely agreed that we need to improve diversity in the workplace and research shows that diverse workplaces are more motivated, more innovative, and more profitable. But, too often, diversity recruitment and inclusion initiatives ignore neurodiversity. It’s estimated that 1-in-6 people have some sort of neuro-minority status, such as Aspergers, ADHD or Dyslexia. Yet unemployment rates for neuro-minority people are far higher than for others - up to 80 per cent. Dr Nancy Doyle, CEO of Genius Within and Co-Director of the Centre for Neurodiversity at Work, Birkbeck College, University of London, and Neil Barnett, Director of Inclusive Hiring and Accessibility at Microsoft, discuss the reasons for this and why getting different ways of thinking into a workforce can create advantage. No 6 Neuro-diversity and the workplace – positive or negative? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/why-we-need-to-invest-now-in-resilient-osh-systems https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/why-we-need-to-invest-now-in-resilient-osh-systems Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT Safety and Health in the workplace has been massively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. As we mark World Day for Safety and Health and Work, Manal Azzi, Senior Occupational Safety and Health Specialist at the ILO, joins us to discuss the vital role that safe workplaces play for crisis recovery and prevention. Drawing on lessons learned from dealing with the pandemic, she lays out some of the strategies outlined in a new ILO report on how to strengthen national occupational safety and health systems to build resilience, in order to face crises now and in the future. No 5 Why we need to invest now in resilient occupational safety and health systems https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/green-economy-trailblazers-zimbabwe https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/green-economy-trailblazers-zimbabwe Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT For Sub-Saharan African countries the challenges of climate change come alongside more long-standing development issues. However, the shift to a greener economy also offers commercial opportunities, with the potential to create employment and boost access to core services. Zimbabwean green entrepreneurs, Elizabeth Nyamuda, founder of Tamba Washables, and Luke Makarichi, founder of GreenTEC, share their experiences of launching and running their green businesses. No 4 Zimbabwe’s green economy trailblazers https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/the-role-of-digital-labour-platforms-in-transforming https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/the-role-of-digital-labour-platforms-in-transforming Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT The growth of digital labour platforms is presenting opportunities and challenges for workers and businesses around the world. Uma Rani, Senior Economist at the ILO and author of the World Employment and Social Outlook report 2021, explains the need for dialogue and regulatory cooperation in order to provide decent work opportunities in the sector. She is joined by several platform workers who share their experiences and hopes for the future of their work. No 3 The role of digital labour platforms in transforming the world of work https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/can-technology-create-a-more-equitable-future-of-work https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/can-technology-create-a-more-equitable-future-of-work Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT Technology will be one of the key drivers shaping the future of work, but will it encourage decent work and social justice or fuel inequality and insecure work? Allen Blue, Co-Founder of LinkedIn and Vice President of Product Management explains how he sees technology bringing the public and private sectors together, to spread skills and opportunities and create the foundations for a greener and more equitable future. No 2 Can technology create a more equitable future of work? https://podcast.ilo.org/episode/telework-wild-ride-or-win-win https://voices.ilo.org/podcast/telework-wild-ride-or-win-win Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT The COVID-19 pandemic led to a sudden explosion in the number of people who telework, even in jobs that no one would have imagined it possible to do. Jon Messenger, a Senior Research Officer at the International Labour Organization in Geneva, Switzerland has been studying how telework has evolved in the last 20 years and talks about its present and future in the world of work. No 1 Telework: Wild ride or win-win?