Tag: Work
UN staff must be protected, as they undertake life-saving work, Guterres says on International Day
The United Nations Secretary-General has called on all countries to support the international treaty protecting UN staff and associated personnel, to ensure all those who…
Evaluation has a key role to play in racial equity work
As a woman of color, evaluator, and nonprofit leader for more than ten years, I am encouraged to see a growing number of foundations and…
’Watershed moment’: Corporate America looks to hire more Black people
U.S. companies are showing a surge of interest in hiring Black employees, a trend linked to the Black Lives Matter movement that raises questions of…
Global ESG accreditation scheme launches for business and finance professionals
The International Association for Sustainable Economy (IASE) has launched a global accreditation scheme for professionals working in the field of environmental, social and governance (ESG),…
UK commuters face cycling or walking to work once lockdown is eased
More commuters should consider cycling or walking when Britain’s coronavirus lockdown is eased to take the pressure off public transport capacity that is likely to…
Protect workers during and after lockdowns, urges UN labour agency
Marking the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has urged States to take action to prevent and control…
Fast-fashion nightmare for Bangladeshi clothes makers
Big-name international brands have cancelled billions of dollars in orders because of the pandemic, decimating Bangladesh’s most important export industry and hurting in particular rural…
COVID-19: impact could see 195 million job losses, says ILO chief
The rapidly intensifying economic effects of COVID-19 on the world of work are proving to be far worse than the 2008-9 financial crisis, with cutbacks…
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