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Views from Asia: Future of work

Social partners shared views on the recommendations of the report of the Global Commission on the Future of Work during a ministerial-level…

Advancing partnerships for the SDGs

Multilateral cooperation was the focus of the recent IOE-USCIB-ICC All In Roundtable, which featured high-level speakers from business,…

IOE appoints Special Representative to United Nations in New York

On 1 May, Ms Shea Gopaul took up her post as IOE's first Special Representative to the United Nations in New York.

Prevention as the central element of a new guide for companies on Business and Human Rights policies

The guide was published in April by the Chilean IOE Member, CPC (Confederación de la Producción y del Comercio), Acción Empresas and the United…

Economic growth needs to be an ILO priority

IOE Secretary-General Roberto Suárez Santos pushed for more to be done to support enterprise development during ILO Tunisia’s recent Centenary…

GFMD Business Mechanism Tunis workshop is open for registration

Be one of North Africa's business leaders attending the regional workshop in Tunis on 2-3 July to strengthen private and public cooperation on…

IOE Newsletter on Human Rights & Responsible Business Conduct

The latest issue of the Newsletter, April 2019, is out now!

2019 Global Young Professionals' Academy: investing in employers' organisation leaders of the future

25 young professionals from IOE member organisations around the world came together in Madrid, Spain from 8 to 12 April for a capacity-building…

IOE President delivers keynote speech at UN General Assembly

IOE President Erol Kiresepi, speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, reaffirmed the vital importance of ILO’s tripartite…

Watch the UN celebrations of the ILO centenary

The UN General Assembly is marking the Centenary of the ILO with a special Plenary and high-level events taking place throughout the day.

The Global Apprenticeship Network (GAN) Launches SkillingNow Campaign

GAN's new campaign aims to promote workforce skills of the future

IOE brings the voice of business to the multi-stakeholder EU Policy Forum on Development (PFD) in Brussels

From 13 - 15 March 2019, IOE had a seat at the table at the 7th Global Policy Forum on Development (PFD) in Brussels, Belgium.

IOE in The Gambia, building partnerships with Africa’s youth to address employment and skills concerns

IOE members from West and Central Africa came together in Banjul, The Gambia at the end of March to attend the 3rd Pan African Youth Conference…

Going beyond compliance - IOE-CEOE International Conference on Business and Human Rights

The International Conference on Business and Human Rights, which took place in Madrid on 3 April, brought together companies from Europe and…

ILO Centenary Events Move Into High Gear

On April 11, the Centenary global online tour will kick off for a 24-hour marathon showcasing ILO work across four continents.

New ILO Job Listing

See new job opening at ILO ACT/EMP.

Report on the Roundtable on the Freedom of Association of EOs in Kazakhstan

A delegation of Employer representatives recently visited Kazakhstan for a discussion on the ILO Convention No. 87

Business models worldwide face radical change: ILO-IOE study

A new study finds that innovation and flexibility are needed in the face of major changes affecting the way businesses around the world operate.

Relevant ILO vacancies

See latest ILO job openings relevant to employers.

IOE addresses high-level UN migration event

IOE Secretary General speaks out about ethical recruitment and transforming the narrative around migration at UN high-level events on migration…

CGEA-hosted IOE-Business Africa Forum in Algiers: inspiring, supporting and nurturing entrepreneurs for a brighter future for Africa's youth

More than 300 participants were present for the opening ceremony of the highly anticipated IOE-Business Africa Enterprise Forum, which was…

UN proposes Common Approach for Engagement of the Private Sector with UN Agencies

The proposed Common Approach aims to harmonise practices for private sector engagement across the UN system

Call for input: UN Human Rights Office questionnaire on private/company grievance mechanisms - “Accountability & Remedy Project III”

Deadline: 30 April 2019

Invitation to the IOE Webinar on recruitment fees and related costs, 7 March 2019

Agenda of the webinar now available!

Join the Policy Forum on Development Global Meeting in Brussels on 13-15 March 2019

The Policy Forum on Development (PFD) is a European Commission-supported multi-stakeholder platform that brings together civil society…

West & Central Africa Members: Save the date for AYC Event in The Gambia from 23-26 March 2019

Please save the date for the 3rd African Youth Conference on African Unity & Development hosted by the African Youth Commission in Banjul, The…

Register for a webinar: Discussion on the UN Treaty process on business and human rights

Invitation to members and partners for an upcoming IOE Webinar

Register for three separate IOE “human rights” events in Madrid

Detailed information on upcoming IOE-CEOE Human Rights and Responsible Business Conduct events (1-3 April). Registration before 22 February for…

IOE Report on the Marrakech Migration Summit out now!

Follow-up information on the GFMD Summit (5-7 December) and the GCM Adoption Conference (10-11 December)

Launch of the ILO Centenary celebrations

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

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