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Feb 9, 2022 · The concept of what makes a “good job” is changing, Bain says, and so the concept of an average worker is no longer a useful approximation. Instead, it has identified six main worker types: operators, givers, artisans, explorers, pioneers and strivers. There is a significant difference between the priorities of each type of worker.
Sep 27, 2022 · 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 ...
May 23, 2019 · Factory workers themselves recognise the benefit of nutrition as well. According to Elevate, when factory workers are asked directly about the additional support they’d like, 22% say training on nutrition is a top priority (based on data from 21,000 factory workers across 14 countries).
Jan 4, 2021 · COVID-19 prompted about 30% of employed adults to take a leave of absence, according to a new World Economic Forum-Ipsos survey. 56% experienced increased anxiety around job security. 55% found changes in work routines and organization stressful. Almost half of all surveyed felt lonely or isolated when working from home.
May 26, 2021 · 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 ...
Jun 24, 2021 · A new survey-based study has explored how automation is changing the workplace. In spite of popular beliefs, robots are not replacing workers, with data showing that increased automation actually leads to more hiring overall. However, as a result of technology which reduces human error, managers of high-skilled workers may not be required as much.
Jan 15, 2024 · Restoring democracy that delivers dividends for workers is integral to combating climate change and building a more sustainable future. Possibly more than any year, 2024 looms as a pivotal year for the future of working people, indeed all people. Armed conflicts continue to cause death and destruction, the Earth’s climate is close to a point ...
Jan 30, 2023 · Automation and digitalization increasingly require workers with specialized knowledge for specific tasks, three experts say. Technological progress is also leading to rising wage inequality, because there are rising wage premiums for specialized work. Automation may not simply substitute workers, but also enhance the need for certain workers to ...
Apr 30, 2023 · Workers with a basic education were also hardest hit in 2020, and slower to recover their prior participation in the labour market. In many countries the increase in unemployment from 2019 to 2021 of workers with a basic education level was more than twice as large as the impact on workers with advanced education (Figure 1.4).
Feb 6, 2024 · Here are some of the key work and workplace trends to look out for in 2024, according to experts at Davos. The world of work is changing fast. By 2027, businesses predict that almost half (44%) of workers’ core skills will be disrupted. Technology is moving faster than companies can design and scale up their training programmes, found the ...
