Latest statistical standards improve our knowledge of the challenges and decent work deficits that women in rural areas face. Such knowledge is key to formulating effective policies that foster the women’s potential for growth and development.
How the latest statistical standards improve knowledge about rural women’s work Read More »
The International Day of Older Persons gives us an opportunity to delve into the labour underutilization patterns of seniors. While their unemployment rates are generally rather low, they are hiding other more prevalent forms of labour underutilization including job-search discouragement.
The plight of older workers in labour underutilization 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 »
Learn how the ratification of ILO Convention on labour statistics boosts national data systems and helps to shape policymaking that promotes decent work and social justice.
Elevate your labour statistics: Why Convention No. 160 is a must-ratify Read More »
The waste management and recycling industry faces numerous challenges, including high rates of informality, low wages, and long working hours.
Beyond the bin: Decent work deficits in the waste management and recycling industry Read More »
Learn how the latest purchasing power parity (PPP) updates on ILOSTAT improve our ability to compare income-related statistics across countries, which is essential to having an accurate understanding of global economic disparities.
The true value of a paycheck: Understanding PPP-adjusted income statistics Read More »
Ahead of this World Population Day (July 11), the ILO explores how population trends are transforming labour markets around the globe.
How population trends shape our workforce Read More »
The ILO is launching a new work programme, at the request of its constituents, aimed at developing international statistical standards, definitions, and measurement frameworks for care work. This comes at a pivotal moment, at a time when there is unprecedented global, regional and national interest in care work and care economy.
Delve into the characteristics and working conditions of public servants delivering essential goods and services and the public sector’s impact on addressing labour market inequalities.
Who powers the public sector? Read More »
