How might the climate emergency shape future employment law and practice? There are close connections between the world of work and the duty to fight climate change, that will drive change across the world, seeking for a more sustainable approach to business.
The Randstad Workmonitor is a global survey launched in 2003. Published twice a year, it covers now 34 markets around the world and highlights local and global trends in the job market.
The latest research shows that workers around the world are finding themselves part of the 'Great Enlightenment' as they have gained more clarity about their work and personal lives.
The second segment of the 109th Session of the ILO International Labour Conference took place from 25 November to 11 December 2021 (the first segment was held from 3 to 19 June, as we reported in our article). Two General Discussions, on inequalities and skills, were on the agenda.
ILO Constituents reiterated the need to develop new strategies to reduce inequalities and boost skills and life-long learning.
The well-regulated agency work model facilitates the flexibility of and access to a diverse jobs market, enabling individuals to enjoy genuine independent or self-employed status without compromising their social rights and employment protections
For these reasons, agency work can be a leading model for the platform work economy.
What does the future of work hold and what transformations await us? It is with the aim of answering this question that the Adecco Group in 2020 has carried out the study "Resetting Normal: Defining the New Era of Work".
The survey aims to determine changes in the expectations and attitudes of managers and workers on the future of work.
On 2 September 2021, the Adecco Group released the second edition of the global study, "Resetting Normal: Defining the New Era of Work 2021."
BEF published a study on possible scenarios, impact of COVID-19 and the consequences on the Bangladeshi labour market and economy.
BEF also produced an “Aide-Mémoire” to serve as a checklist for employers, managers, supervisors and workers when the factories reopen post COVID-19.
On the basis of the study and the consequences on the Bangladeshi labour market and economy, BEF advocated for realistic assessment in support of enterprises and business to allow them to create jobs.