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Bookmark or Share- Workers rights continue to erode – what can we do to restore them?Violations of workers rights are at the highest level for seven years, finds the ITUC Global Rights Index 2020. The pandemic has highlighted the lack of basic rights, such as sick pay and free healthcare. The world needs a new social contract to end inequality, according to the head of the ITUC. This includes governments and employers working ...
- Gender Gap: This is the state of work for women in 2024The advancement of women at work is good for everyone – potentially increasing global GDP by 20%, according to the World Bank. The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2024 shows progress for women has slowed overall, but employment rates are up. The Economic Participation and Opportunity gap has closed by 17 years since the last ...
- Global Rights Index 2022 shows workers’ rights violations | World ...The Global Rights Index 2022 found that abuse of workers’ rights reached record highs in 2022. Violations of workers’ rights are increasing in many parts of the world. Image: Global Rights Index 2022. The report covers 148 countries and is published by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), the world's largest trade union ...
- What is the gig economy and what's the deal for gig workers?The gig economy uses digital platforms to connect freelancers with customers to provide short-term services or asset-sharing. Examples include ride-hailing apps, food delivery apps, and holiday rental apps. It’s a growing segment, bringing economic benefits of productivity and employment. But it also raises questions about levels of consumer ...
- Employee loyalty is declining. Here's how to build it backThis is a necessary first step and forms the foundation of employee retention. But as the turnover data suggests in some of the highest paying companies in the world, it is not enough. 2. Provide flexibility and balance. Beyond pay, employees value flexibility. Almost 40% of job seekers said they want better work life balance.
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