Signals of the future of work (Jun. 2021)

Championing a human-centred recovery 

In June the International Labour Organisation published its yearly flagship report, World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2021. The document lays bare the sharp deterioration in employment and national income caused by the COVID-19 crisis, which has exacerbated pre-existing inequalities and threatens to leave lasting scars on workers and companies alike. To mend the damage, the ILO proposes a resolute policy response that brings about a “people-centred recovery” in the coming years, based on four main strategies. First, promote broad-based economic growth and the creation of productive employment through investment in sectors that can be a source of decent jobs and