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Register now for the ZFE-IOE Workshop on Sustainability Reporting and Responsible Business Conduct on 7 July 2021

An exclusive workshop for ZFE members to learn about the international ecosystem for responsible business conduct and reporting, and about…

Now available: Report for Asia Regional Workshop

Read our report on the Asia Regional Workshop which took place on May 18-20, 2021.

Nine Migration Challenge Finalists to showcase their solutions during "It Takes a Community" Campaign

IOE and the Swiss-based incubator Seedstars have announced the nine finalists of the IOE Third Migration Challenge Start-up Competition.

Global business community working to eliminate child labour now

To mark the World Day Against Child Labour, IOE calls for more ambition and increased effort among all stakeholders in the global combat to end…

B7-L7 partners urge G7 leaders to work with social partners on job creation, decent work, skills development and entrepreneurship

The B7 and the L7 have released a joint statement to G7 heads of state.

IOE condemns the detention of the former President of Nicaraguan employer organisation

José Adán Aguerri, former President of the Nicaraguan business chamber, the Superior Council for Private Enterprise (COSEP), was arrested along…

Just out: New IOE Business and Human Rights Newsletter

This latest edition covers issues ranging from UNGP10 to the most recent developments in EU legislation related to business and human rights.

New leadership takes the reins of the world’s largest business network

IOE’s global membership has unanimously elected a new Management Board at its General Council on 1 June.

Powerful and balanced action 2020-2021 Annual Report is online

IOE’s Annual Report 2020-2021 is now available online in 3 languages.

IOE launches two new guidance documents to advance business respect for human rights

How can employer organisations support business efforts to respect human rights? What do companies need to know to hard-wire respect for human…

Employers’ Consultation on Financing for development in the era of COVID-19 and beyond

Register now for IOE-ILO's Consultation with EBMOs on Financing for Development (FfD) in the era of COVID-19 and beyond, on 28 May, 15:30 to…

IOE NY Update from the UN

The IOE office in New York highlights some upcoming events and opportunities that bring the private sector to the UN table.

Release of new publication on strengthening UN and private sector collaboration

IOE, KAS and UNDCO publish a detailed playbook promoting greater cooperation between the UN and employer organisations.

Report on the AfCFTA : fostering Intra-trade in Africa and its impact on employment

Read IOE's new report examining the potential benefits of the African Free Continental Trade Area (AfCFTA) for intra-trade in Africa and…

Ensuring International Investment Agreements align with internationally recognised human rights

At a time when international investment is crucial to recovery from the fallout of the economic and social impacts of Covid, IOE contributes its…

IOE guidance for employers on latest Covid-19 developments

Updates on latest WHO policies together with views from business and employer organisations on the challenges ahead.

Apply today for IOE’s Global Academy for Young EBMO Professionals, 24 May – 11 June 2021

Are you a young professional working in an employer or business membership organisation (EBMO)? Do you want to build your skills as an effective…

Update on 2021 International Labour Conference

Important information on dates and topics of the two sessions of the 2021 International Labour Conference.

Submit your entry for the International Elimination of Child Labour Changemaker Award

Entries for International Elimination of Child Labour Changemaker Award are closing soon. Submit your entry now.

Addressing the Workplace Mental Health Crisis

Mental health is a major concern as we emerge from the pandemic. On World Health Day, read this blog offering some advice and views on how…

Take part in the 2021 WECAN Conference

IOE has a limited number of free entries to the 2021 WECAN Conference.

New publication: Challenges and opportunities in the transition from cash to digital wage payments

IOE is launching a new report that examines the challenges and opportunities of digital payments.

New Publication: Global Development of ILO International Labour Standards

Read IOE’s contribution to the 2021 International Comparative Legal Guides on Employment & Labour Laws and Regulations.

Have your say on the priorities of the proposed new EU-Africa Partnership Strategy

An opportunity for IOE members in Africa to input the EU’s five main areas for engagement in the proposed new vision for the Africa-EU…

5 steps to improve diversity and inclusion at work

IOE senior staff highlight what steps companies can take to promote and mainstream diversity and inclusion in recruitment processes and business…

Diversity and inclusion policies are good for business

In the first of a two-part series, IOE senior staff set out how effective diversity and inclusion policies can benefit employers’ business…

IOE NY Update from the UN

The IOE office in New York highlights some upcoming events that bring the private sector to the UN table and opportunities to benefit from UN…

Mentoring for women empowerment!

IOE Senior Advisor Akustina Morni takes a close look at how mentoring can inspire the next generation of women leaders.

IOE calls for leveraging digital opportunities

On the occasion of the launch of the ILO’s World Employment and Social Outlook Report, IOE points out the huge contributions of digital…

IOE NY update from the UN

The IOE office in New York highlights some important deadlines and upcoming events that bring the private sector to the UN table.

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