Publications on Work-life balance

  1. COVID-19, jobs and the future of work in the LDCs: A (disheartening) preliminary account

    15 December 2020

    This paper provides an overview of the evolution of the COVID-19-induced health and labour market crises in the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), drawing on a large set of available data and sources. It highlights how the outbreak is affecting jobs and incomes via multiple channels of transmission. It looks at policy responses so far and provides some suggestions for national employment and economic policies, as well as international support to help LDCs on their path to a job-rich recovery and future resilience.

  2. An ILO free from sexual harassment: A right and our joint responsibility

    30 November 2020

    The ILO is committed to ensuring a safe and harassment-free working environment and a culture of mutual respect across the Organization. All staff have the responsibility to uphold the highest standards of behaviour, and actively prevent sexual harassment and misconduct.

  3. Policy Brief on sexual harassment in the entertainment industry

    25 November 2020

    The Violence and Harassment Recommendation, 2019 (No. 206) includes entertainment among sectors and occupations which may be particularly exposed to violence and harassment. Against this background, this brief analyses trends and patterns of sexual harassment in the entertainment industry, and it provides a picture of relevant laws and other means to protect workers in the industry.

  4. Empowering Women at Work. Trade Union Policies and Practices for Gender Equality

    11 November 2020

  5. Empowering Women at Work. Company Policies and Practices for Gender Equality

    22 September 2020

  6. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on jobs and incomes in G20 economies

    19 August 2020

    Updated version of the ILO-OECD Covid-19 report, presented at the Leaders' Summit (virtual meeting, 21-22 November 2020)

  7. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on jobs and incomes in G20 economies

    19 August 2020

    Joint ILO-OECD Covid-19 report, prepared for the 3rd Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting under the Saudi G20 Presidency (virtual meeting, 19-20 August 2020)

  8. Report summary: Safe and healthy working environments free from violence and harassment

    24 July 2020

    The ILO launches a new report “Safe and healthy working environments free from violence and harassment” which examines prevention through OSH frameworks.

  9. Safe and healthy working environments free from violence and harassment

    24 July 2020

    The ILO launches a new report “Safe and healthy working environments free from violence and harassment” which examines prevention through OSH frameworks.

  10. COVID-19 impact on child labour and forced labour: The response of the IPEC+ Flagship Programme

    20 May 2020

    What is the real impact of COVID-19 on child labour and forced labour? How the ILO has repurposed its resources and operations to mitigate the devastating effects of the pandemic? How the international community can contribute to this effort?