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Launch of the ILO Centenary celebrations

The ILO has officially entered its Centenary year and launched an annual programme of celebrations

IOE Press Release - Launch of the Report of the ILO Global Commission on the Future of Work

The Report of the Global Commission on the Future of Work will provide a basis to start the conversation and debate of the 2019 ILC “Committee…

What has been advocated during the work of the ILO Global Commission on the Future of Work?

IOE-Business Africa Enterprise Forum in Algiers on 18-19 February - Agenda out now!

The draft agenda is now available for the IOE-Business Africa Forum in Algiers on 18-19 February on the theme of inspiring, nurturing and…

Announcement of New IOE Adviser for Africa

IOE Adviser for Africa, Mr. Lameck Jaston

Introducing Mr Lameck Jaston

Join the Webinar to prepare the upcoming UN Global Compact Board meeting

Please register before 15 January if you wish to join the meeting via Webex.

Save the Date: Launch of the ILO Global Commission Report on the Future of Work

The launch of the Report will mark the official start of the ILO Centenary year at the ILO Office on 22 January 2019.

Invitation to comment on the first draft of Japanese B20 recommendations

IOE Members are invited to send their comments to the B20 recommendations before 8 January 2019.

New Appointments at the IOE Secretariat in Geneva

An announcement from the Secretary-General

Business Enterprise Forum in Algiers: please save the dates!

Following our successful Business Enterprise Forum in Nairobi in March 2018, we are pleased to announce our 2019 "IOE-Business Africa Forum -…

IOE Human Rights and Responsible Business Conduct Newsletter Volume 7, Issue 3 out now!

Our Human Rights and Responsible Business Conduct Newsletter is out now - read about the latest developments!

CNP-Guinée hosts West and Central Africa Employers' Organisation Conference on the Green Economy and Sustainable Development

The National Council of Employers of Guinea (CNP-Guinée) hosted the Conference of West & Central Africa Employers’ Organisations in Conakry on…

IOE-CEOE Global Business Forum on the SDGs - key takeaways, full report and presentations

More than 60 experts from the world of employers’ organisations, government, international institutions, academia and private companies came…

SAVE THE DATE: Meeting of IOE members from Europe and Central Asia

Rome, 12-13 September 2019

Climate change action and the transition to a low carbon economy: IOE updates

Summary of recent developments and employers' engagement in the context of recent meetings and conferences

End-of-year Message from the GAN and IOE

Message from Shea Gopaul, GAN Founder & Executive Director & Roberto Suárez Santos, IOE Secretary-General

Report on OAS-CEATAL Workshop – How to improve compliance with labour legislation?

Compliance with labour legislation: CEATAL emphasised the importance of promoting a culture of compliance and self-assessment in the Americas…

IOE Statement on the occasion of Human Rights Day

IOE celebrates Human Rights Day by commemorating progress made and calling for renewed efforts

New IBA GEI and IOE report aims to provide business with enhanced guidance on ILO International Labour Standards

In a jointly published report, the two organisations outline the purpose of the ILO’s ILS; how they are implemented, supervised and interpreted;…

Meeting between the Vice Chairpersons of the Committee on the Application of Standards (CAS) and the Members of the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations (CEACR)

Transparency and Sustainable Development Goals: central topics of the XXIX Meeting of Presidents of Ibero-American Business Organizations

Meetings of the Presidents of Ibero-American Business Organizations have been held for many years with the aim of encouraging the exchange of…

Request for inputs: Revising the IOE Position Paper on Labour Migration

Invitation for member consultations

2019 Global Employers' Young Professionals' Academy, Madrid, 8-12 April 2019: Call for Applications

Are you a young professional working in an employers' organisation? Would you like to join a group of peers to build your skills as an effective…

West & Central Africa Employers' Organisations: please save the dates 12-13 December 2018

IOE members from West and Central Africa are coming together in Conakry, Guinea on 12 - 13 December to explore the role of the green economy and…

Press release: The IOE appoints a new Secretary-General

Roberto Suárez Santos takes up his post as the new Secretary-General of the International Organisation of Employers

REMINDER - Invitation to the GFMD Summit (Marrakesh, Morocco 5-7 December 2018)

Communication - Reminder to register for the GFMD Summit (Deadline: 3 November)

Announcement: Appointment of the new IOE Secretary-General

The IOE appoints a new Secretary-General with the unanimous approval of the Management Board

New ISO Technical Committee on Sustainable Finance

News on the recent vote in favour of and establishment of a new ISO Technical Committee on Sustainable Finance

The Global Apprenticeship Network is looking for a new Executive Director

The GAN is now receiving applications for the position of Executive Director (first round deadline: 31 October 2018)

New IOE Brand Identity Goes Live

Following a comprehensive re-branding exercise, the IOE is proud to launch its new website and logo

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