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Alternative measures of labour underutilization, including LU2, LU3 and LU4, time-related underemployment, and youth not in employment, education or training (NEET)

Quick guide on the communication of results after implementation of latest standards on statistics of work, employment, and labour underutilization

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A crucial aspect of the implementation of latest labour statistics standards is the effective communication of the results, to ensure getting the best out of the data. This guide aims to provide practical data visualization examples to convey clearly and intuitively the impact of methodological changes on key labour indicators following the implementation of the 19th ICLS resolution and avoid misinterpretation of the results.

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How the latest statistical standards improve knowledge about rural women’s work

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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.

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The plight of older workers in labour underutilization

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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.

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Elevate your labour statistics: Why Convention No. 160 is a must-ratify

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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.

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Strengthening labour statistics: Quick guide to C160 ratification and data reporting

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This quick guide highlights the benefits of ratifying ILO Convention No. 160 on labour statistics and explains the ratification process as well as reporting obligations following ratification.

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The jobs gap: Measuring labour underutilisation beyond unemployment

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This issue of Spolight on Work Statistics discusses an indicator recently developed by the ILO – the jobs gap – which is shown to be an important complement to the unemployment rate. The indicator is particularly relevant to assess the difficulties that women face in finding a job and highlights job creation challenges in the developing world.

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