About IOE
A powerful and balanced voice for business at the international level…
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The International Organisation of Employers (IOE) is the largest global private sector network, representing 50 million businesses in nearly 150 countries.
Expertise. Advocacy. Service.
Policy Priorities
Advocacy, expertise and influence in social and employment policy…
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International Organisations
Global engagement to drive the policy agenda...
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Members & Regions
Our members are the heart and soul of the IOE…
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Business Networks
The right connections and services to enable businesses to navigate the global regulatory framework…
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Communications
Informing, sharing and always available to connect with our members…
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Issues impacting employment and business are expanding in scope and pace.
"IOE plays a unique role as the only representative voice of business in social and employment policy discussions in the ILO and other global forums. We want to ensure that employment and social policies foster an enabling environment for business and play a key role in wealth and job creation. We welcome you to this new IOE website which details our role and aspirations, and invite you to be in contact with us for any questions or comments."
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@GAN4Skills is heading to #Davos2020 to showcase our members and partners @Accenture, @ilo, @Nestle, @AdeccoGroup, @BusinessatOECD & @ioevoice for a special interview with CNN Money Switzerland on best practice in work-based learning for a future-fit workforce. @CNN
The specificity of sports and diversity of structure and employment relationships may pose some challenges to athletes’ access to collective bargaining – Renate Hornung-Draus speaking for Employers at ILO on social dialogue in sports #employers #Sport #bizhumanrights #HumanRights https://t.co/WOzN1EFESN https://t.co/QJMoHVZMdE
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Global Dialogue Forum on Decent Work in the World of Sport panel @ilo @ioevoice @iocmedia https://t.co/mrT4cYlYVC
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Today is the beginning of an inaugural discussion at the ILO #Geneva - Global Dialogue Forum on Decent Work in the World of Sports and am the spokesperson for Employers @ioevoice @oievoz @ilo #IOE100
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Read the interview by @CamaraNacional to Gonzalo Perez, founder of @inmi_Chile, one of the start-ups coming to the @GFMDprocess Summit in Quito. 🗞️https://t.co/7AuQZXJR2L The GFMD Business Advisory Group supports entrepreneurship and innovation.💡
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1⃣ day until #GFMD12! We look forward to welcoming you in Quito! 🇪🇨 https://t.co/2rFc9w8u5m
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Coming to the GFMD Summit in Quito? Make sure to check out the start ups booths at the Tech Garden and attend the pitching session on Thursday at 1.30pm. 📌 #Entrepreneurship #technology #FutureofMigration #AI #blockchain @ioevoice @Seedstars @GFMDprocess @GFMD_CSD @IOMLHD https://t.co/hmlyc5BFDk
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#Implementation of #G20 commitments is key. #Business wants to see results. G20 Governments will be measured on their action on the ground. @ioevoice President @EKiresepi at #B20 #futureofwork Task Force in Riyadh. #IOE100, networking partner of #SaudiArabiaB20 https://t.co/4iJKU3i7r2
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#Business needs to lead by example. @GAN4Skills a great example for #business leading in #partnerships with governments and stakeholders the #skilling agenda. @snazrene will give important input to work of @B20 #FoW TF. @ioevoice @EKiresepi https://t.co/33x5JDnUeB
Only 1⃣week until the winner of @ioevoice-@Seedstars #MigrationChallenge is announced! The 1⃣0⃣ most disruptive start-ups from Lat.America & Africa will compete at the ‘Tech Garden’ @GFMDprocess Summit in Quito👉https://t.co/2upU8cnqDE #GFMD12 #XIICumbreGFMDQuito @GFMD_Business https://t.co/A9MS74DIGf
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Renate Hornung-Draus of @BusinessatOECD and @ioevoice on role of business in migration management @oecd Forum Economic migrants, intra-company transferees, refugees, seasonal workers have different needs,policies need to be adapted accordingly #AvoidConfusion #futureofmigration https://t.co/MWGg5pX7zu
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Opening of @OECD policy forum on migration with Swiss Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter @EJPD_DFJP_DFGP and Angel Gurria OECD SG. Balance is needed between opening of borders to new talent and protection of local labour markets. Need for smart & pragmatic migration policies https://t.co/vEFxzc4DeC
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Important messages from @B20 launch. We need to make the #WTO fit for 21 Cent. Stronger focus on Services and Intellectual Property. The unintended consequences of protectionist policies not sufficient looked at. @ioevoice #trade https://t.co/qd32HsdnSz
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The @B20 kicks-off. @ioevoice President @EKiresepi and @BusinessatOECD chair @Phil_O_Reilly, fully committed to work on conducive frameworks for inclusive growth. More and better jobs integral part of IOE’s 100 years history. #IOE100 #employers https://t.co/KrGvu7EDqB
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5⃣ days until #GFMD12! We invite you to take a look at the full Summit programme: https://t.co/98KFci0wdw. Other Summit documents are also available here: https://t.co/6JtUh3kxxj. #XIICumbreGFMDQuito https://t.co/zOfeZq8gvw
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On my way to the @B20 inception event in Riyadh to bring the voice of business to table. #IOE100 @ioevoice @oievoix @oievoz @MatthiasThorns https://t.co/CQghNOiPp1
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@b20 The @ioevoice is excited to be again networking partner of the #B20 Future of Work and Skills Task Force, @ioevoice President @EKiresepi being Co-Chair of the #FoW TF. #employers #busienss #skills #jobs
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The countdown has started! 7⃣ days until the #GFMD12! Will you be joining us in Quito? #XIICumbreGFMDQuito https://t.co/Rzvn43hyQy
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Join us ...Migration challenges and opportunities will be the key topic for discussion during this webinar, to be held on Friday 10 January 2020 https://t.co/irsDUE1A5Z via @LinkedIn
IOE Centenary kicks off! Be part of the celebration of @ioevoice and join our yearlong dialogue on the #futureofwork and #business More information👉https://t.co/FCheVF77dt #IOE100 https://t.co/6x7dkZlPMl
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Congratulations to @ioevoice @oievoix @oievoz - 100 years in the service of #employers and #business and going strong!
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❗️Proud to be covering IOE Centenary celebrations this year. 2020, bring it on! 🎉💥📸🤓 💯years of #business action for balanced social policies. @ioevoice, @oievoix & @oievoz #IOE100 https://t.co/SNtgipiMsY
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Proud to be part of an organisation that is as relevant today as it was 100 years ago when it was founded. 2020 #IOE100 @ioevoice, a year to celebrate and find common solutions to promoting free enterprise and pusuing balanced social employment policies.
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Glad to be part of the @ioevoice centenary team. Join us as we celebrate 100 years of impactful work in the world of social and labour issues, and beyond! Thank you to all our members, we cannot do this important work without all of you.. 2020, here we go! https://t.co/m7itaWJnKE
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5 African Startups Selected For @IOEVoice-@Seedstars Migration Challenge https://t.co/ag76NaknIq
We are a powerful voice
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Established for nearly one hundred years...
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We have more than 150 employer and business organisation members...
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in more than 140 countries spanning the globe...
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We represent the interests of more than 50 million companies...
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that employ hundreds of millions of workers...
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We are one global employer community...
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Our services
To members
We offer a range of services in support of advocacy, influence and member priorities:
- Advocating for the interests of our members, and their affiliates, concerning pressing employment policies in international debates.
- Providing forums for networking and collaboration among members to empower them to build their capacity as key service providers to their affiliates, and to be effective and influential champions on their behalf.
One-on-one, exclusive services to individual members:
- A seat at the table at international meetings convened by the ILO and other international organisations;
- Technical assistance on social and employment issues;
- Support for and solidarity with member organisations in challenging situations;
- Capacity-building and training;
- International recognition.
To companies
We offer a range of corporate networking and learning platforms and venues:
Corporate Partners: Individualised support and services on a range of issues, e.g., human rights and responsible business conduct; participation in global-level discussions in the ILO, other organisations.
GIRN (Global International Relations Network) and GOSH (Global Occupational Safety and Health Network): unique IOE initiatives tailored to the needs of senior professionals; exclusive, confidential forums to discuss critical practice issues with international peers.
GFMD Business Mechanism (Global Forum on Migration and Development): An IOE initiative that aims to mobilise business organisations from around the world to engage on migration issues, raising their awareness of and participation in the work of the GFMD government-led process that explores multilateral approaches to migration and development policies.
GAN (Global Apprenticeships Network): International, CEO-level coalition of businesses, organisations, and employer federations dedicated to creating jobs for youth and skills for business.