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.
"I am pleased to lead IOE as the voice of business in social and employment policy discussions at the ILO and other global forums. Our purpose is to ensure that these policies foster an enabling environment for business and play a key role in wealth and job creation. 2020 is an extraordinary year as we celebrate our Centenary and reaffirm our global role. Please join us as we build IOE's future together."
.@ioevoice President @EKiresepi reacts to @g20org Leaders’ Statement. All stakeholders now need to focus on transforming the #G20 Statement into concrete #actions. @WHO @IMFNews @WorldBank @OECD @g7 @g20org @ilo @UN Read full statement here 👇 https://t.co/E9dFQSvdOj
.@ioevoice fully supports @g20org call for coordinated international cooperation to respond to #COVID19 as aligns with Joint IOE-@ITUC Statement pressing for stronger multilateral efforts including #privatesector partnerships. @SharanBurrow @IMFNews @OECD https://t.co/UEgPea7pjB
2/“Employers are front line responders in facing COVID-19”, says @DrMariaNeira, @WHO Director for Public Health. Planning a safe & healthy environment and developing a #business continuity plan are key. #COVID2019 #coronavirus
1/Thank you @DrMariaNeira, @WHO Director for Public Health, for engaging now and in the future with @ioevoice on #privatesector action & #COVID19: “Measures to contain the virus & economic relief strategies must be taken on the base of science, not panic, nor political pressure.”
How are international orgs like @WHO & @ilo currently working with the public-private #partnerships in response to #COVID19? Join this crucial conversation with WHO Director for Public Health @DrMariaNeira, @IntlSOS and @ilo today at 2pm (Europe CST) 👉 https://t.co/UMYdiFuZGz https://t.co/FuCoJsDlDP
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Pleased to share my presentation this morning on The Coronavirus Pandemic: Economic and Social Impacts and Responses, at the global digital conference of @ioevoice on the subject, in a Panel with @stescarpetta Sangheon Lee, Renate Hornung-Draus and T. Obst https://t.co/DQ8fCcsM1L
.@WHO Head of Public Health @DrMariaNeira, @ilo #OSH @JPintadoNunes and @IntlSOS Medical Dir. L. Taymans update on #COVID19 crisis & its potential evolution, and how #publicprivate partnerships can improve response. 🖥️Join tomorrow's digital conference👇 https://t.co/UMYdiFuZGz https://t.co/rWGAfU1s1R
🧐How do economies respond and rebuild after #COVID19 pandemic? 🖥️Join our digital conference today at 2pm (Europe CST) with @ilo Sangheon Lee, @OECD @stescarpetta, @iw_institute Thomas Obst, former ILO @JoseMSalazarX, @FUNCASES Raymond Torres and @DieBDA Renate Hornung-Draus 👇 https://t.co/F2jLY2BxPF
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Very pleased to participate in this digital conference tomorrow. @ioevoice @ilo @OITAmericas https://t.co/J6HXOobqUX
.@ioevoice Advisers @RMorales_Mx and Rita Yip share insights on the role of the #privatesector in a webinar “ILO brings together governments, #employers and workers’ representatives” for master’s students at the University of Geneva @MEIG_Programme @UNIGEnews @ilo https://t.co/z6tDLEc6NN https://t.co/q5VogFlUSi
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"For employers & #business, the #health & well-being of employees is at the top of our priorities". Great interventions on #PPPs & a review of business responses/initiatives. Emphasis also made on #skills & up-skilling especially as it relates to #technology #COVID19 https://t.co/1KuGvtg9Ur https://t.co/NABxtLuaj8
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.@USCIB Business Partners for Sustainable Development was honored to attend @ioevoice call today "Employers respond to #COVID19." BPSD Executive Director, Dr. Scott Ratzen, discussed the Role of Business, the Role of Employers and the Role of Communications. https://t.co/rwrPFXka7Q
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Urgent action on #covid19 from @ioevoice and @ITUC 🗣️All efforts need to be undertaken to help workers and companies through the crisis ➡️ keep jobs ➡️ protect unemployment and loss of income ➡️ alleviate financial devastation https://t.co/L0sk7WYBxY
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.@ioevoice is officially 100 years old! In over 150 countries and representing 50 m companies...it’s relevance and impact is as important today as it was many years ago. #employers #jobs #workers #SocialJustice https://t.co/pZl9r1YGdz
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100 years of efforts,actions,strengh and hope around the world so i want to stop and wish to @ioevoice a happy bithday and let’s keep changing the world!! https://t.co/GUG6nIe99z
How to ensure #business sustainability & avoid massive job losses? @OECD, @iw_institute, @FUNCASES, and current & former @ilo representatives to provide insights on #economicadvocacy in the times of #COVID19. 📆Join @ioevoice digital conference tomorrow👉 https://t.co/kenT5Qp0dK https://t.co/Sch7vXEMDI
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Join Velocity Global CEO Ben Wright, @MatthiasThorns & @RMorales_Mx of @ioevoice for a @SHRM Webinar tomorrow-March 24 @12pm (EST) to get insights on how #HR pro's can successfully hire around the🌎even in times of uncertainty, such as #COVID19 Register: https://t.co/YHKGwTkCKS
.@Mastercard Executive VP for #Sustainability @shaminasingh & @USCIB BPSD Dir. Scott Ratzan to take part in #UN Business & Industry Group webinar tomorrow at 12pm EST on their response to #COVID19. Register at ioe@ioe-emp.org @robsuarezsantos @smgthink @USCIBKennedy @CNTR4growth
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Wanted to stop and wish happy 💯 to @ioevoice on 22 March 1920 some 17 #employers orgs. met in London to launch IOE. Today we are nearly 160 orgs in over 150 countries!
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In times of #COVID19, many companies are applying mandatory #telecommuting for its staff. #autonomy and #trust are 2⃣ key ingredients to make it a success for both workers and employers says @erimbau in an @ioevoice webinar https://t.co/6EC58FOpYV
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Today #SHRM CEO @JohnnyCTaylorJr will be joining @ioevoice's @robsuarezsantos and high-level business leaders from around the world in a conversation on how #COVID19 is affecting workplaces. https://t.co/P8u74ovdbO
.@ioevoice & @ituc call on intl orgs for impact-proven measures, better coordination & greater collaboration with #Employers & #TradeUnions in response to #COVID19 emergency👉https://t.co/UEgPea7pjB @WHO @IMFNews @WorldBank @OECD @g7 @g20org @ilo @UN @AfDB_Group @the_IDB @ADB_HQ https://t.co/f2AXmS8VqC
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I'm honored to speak at this webinar today. My mission: helping companies overcome the challenges they face in implementing teleworking due to #COVID19 Join us! #telework #remotework #HRM https://t.co/Qx9zeiTEuA
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.@SHRM @JohnnyCTaylorJr will join @ioevoice tomorrow March23: 9-10:30am (EST) for a conversation w/ @robsuarezsantos & 🌎business leaders on how #COVID19 is affecting businesses & how the world of work is adapting #SHRM 📩 wiebusch@ioe-emp.com to register https://t.co/1RSNJQdPOQ
Join us today for our digital conference at 14:00 (Europe CST time) and learn how to develop effective Human Resource #telework policies 👉 https://t.co/NWzcv3hWIP @robsuarezsantos @MatthiasThorns https://t.co/3l3ggTGXZu
We are a powerful voice
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Established for 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.
