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Digital Conference: Productive Reactivation with Decent Work

Event organized by the ILO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (in Spanish)

New External Advisor for Africa

Amadou Sako will focus his efforts on expanding IOE’s activities in Africa.

OUT NOW! IOE’s Human Rights & Responsible Business Conduct Newsletter

Read all about the latest legal and policy developments at the national, regional and international level.

Business & Industry Major Group: Update on High-Level Political Forum

Friday, 22 May 2020, 14:00 (CET)

Staying on track with Agenda 2030 today's digital conference

Join the next digital conference on 20 May 13:30-15:00 focused on strengthening collective action to address Covid-19 impacts and enhancing…

Tell us how the Covid-19 crisis has impacted your employer organisation

Take part in IOE and ILO-ACT/EMP joint survey of employer and business organisations before 2 June 2020

IOE and WHO strengthen collaboration on Covid-19 response

IOE resources spotlighted in the WHO’s keynote brochure for the private sector.

GFMD regional consultations get underway starting in Africa

The first GFMD regional consultation have started with the first one taking place in Africa.

Expanding human and social skills in the era of Covid-19

Important guidance on the human and social skills needed for a safe return to work.

Global cooperation, partnerships and inclusive policy making decisions

UN@75 and private sector online dialogue with UN Under-Secretary General, Fabrizio Hochschild. (15 May 2020 9:00 EST/15:00 CET)

Have your say in EU development policy

The voice of the private sector is key to optimising the design and delivery of EU development policy on the ground.

IOE reports show gender diversity is good business strategy

IOE is launching 2 new policy papers on promoting female talent in top management and how the digital revolution is helping more women join the…

WHO and ILO leaders to discuss back to work policies on 6 May, 13:30 – 15:00 CET

Leaders from WHO, ILO, SHRM and Randstad take part in IOE digital conference on getting back to work during Covid-19.

REMINDER: ILO response to COVID-19: Virtual information session of 30 April 2020

Prof. Mthunzi Mdwaba speech to African Union/ILO digital conference

Full speech by IOE Vice President to the ILO Mthunzi Mdwaba to the African Union/ILO Video Conference of African Ministers of Labour on 29 April…

Covid-19: Impact on the Business and Human Rights Agenda

On 29 April 2020 at 14:00 (Central European Time) IOE will host a digital conference with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle…

IOE spotlights the World Day for Safety and Health at Work

IOE focuses on prevention and safe and effective responses to Covid-19 as it marks the World Day for Safety and Health at Work.

Digital conference update: Health and safety, human rights and SDGs

OSH, human rights and SDGs are on this week's agenda of IOE digital conferences.

Covid-19: Impact on the business and human rights agenda

Join digital session with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on 29 April at 14:00 (CET).

Open letter to G20 Employment Ministers from leaders of global industry organisations

The leadership of major global industry associations calls on G20 Employment Ministers to do more in tackling Covid-19 crisis.

Covid-19: Global action to support the garment industry

Employers, workers and major brands join with ILO on a call for action to support the garment industry.

Europe and Central Asia digital conference on Covid-19 business response

Digital conference on Tuesday 21 April 2020 from 14:00-15:30 bringing together IOE members to review business response to Covid-19 in the region

IOE is launching a new dedicated online space for members

Keep reading to find out about the different functionalities of this tool and how to use it.

Recap from IOE digital conferences: global mobility, skills and productivity in the spotlight

Global mobility, skills and productivity were this week’s focus of IOE digital conferences on Covid-19 and business.

Fostering Skills and Productivity during Covid-19

Wednesday, 15 April 2020, 11:30-13:30 (Central Europe Time)

​​​​​​​IOE and Worldwide ERC digital conference on Global mobility and Covid-19: impact for businesses

Tuesday, 14 April 2020, 14:00-15:00 (EUROPE CST)

IOE and Covid-19: recap from digital conferences and essential guidance documents for employers

From trade, employment and supply chains to guidance on telework: this week, IOE led one major digital conference with WTO and ILO senior…

Covid-19 in Africa: experience sharing and recommendations for the private sector

Thursday 9 April, 11:30-13:00 (Europe CST)

Upcoming Digital Conferences

Here is a preview of future IOE digital conferences related to coronavirus crisis: Global Mobility - Skills and Productivity - Europe and…

Covid-19 in Africa: experience sharing and recommendations for the private sector

Wednesday 8 April, 11:30-13:00 (Europe CST) (in French)

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