On the International Day of Happiness, we underscore the importance of integrating happiness measurement into our understanding of decent work and the wellbeing of workers, employers, and societies.
Happiness: a key metric to understanding decent work Read More »
The WESO Trends 2025 report provides an in-depth analysis of global labour market trends, highlighting the impacts of slowing economic recovery, persistent youth unemployment, and gender disparities. It examines the structural challenges facing workers worldwide and offers insights into regional and global patterns shaping the future of work.
World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2025 Read More »
The report offers a thorough analysis of international migrants’ participation in the global labour force. It addresses key challenges while providing regional estimates highlighting the diverse dynamics of labour migration.
ILO global estimates on international migrants in the labour force Read More »
The aviation sector has continuously evolved over the years, shaped by both long-term developments and short-term shocks. Data insights from the ILO suggest that the sector is characterized by ‘turbulence’ brought about by highly fluctuating levels and a shifting structure of employment, persistent gender imbalances, and other decent work challenges, all of which are linked to the cyclical and competitive nature of the industry.
Constant turbulence: employment in civil aviation Read More »
The Global Wage Report 2024-25, provides a detailed look at wage trends around the world and in different regions, highlighting changes in wage inequality and real wage growth. It explores key challenges workers face globally and sheds light on patterns of income differences between and within countries.
Global Wage Report 2024-25: Is wage inequality decreasing globally? Read More »
Initial results from pilot surveys in Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal reveal significant prevalence of violence and harassment at work. Psychological violence and harassment is the most common form, with women being particularly affected by sexual violence and harassment. These behaviours affect the mental and physical well-being of workers, calling for urgent action.
This brief provides a detailed overview and analysis of the new ILO global and regional estimates of persons outside the labour force due to care responsibilities.
The impact of care responsibilities on women’s labour force participation Read More »
On World Tourism Day, we highlight the rebound in tourism employment and the ongoing data challenges. Discover how ILO and UN Tourism are working together to fill data gaps to improve our understanding of the labour market in this vital sector.
Tracking the rebound in tourism employment Read More »
Plunge into the world of maritime employment, exploring trends, regional differences, and the diverse workforce within this vital sector.
Beneath the surface: analyzing the maritime workforce Read More »
