The degree of importance of the Decent Work concept has increased significantly for the past few years. It touches main problems of social development, including the level of labour income of employees as one of the most important components of the Decent Work. The problems of construction of...

This paper offers Amartya Sen's capability approach as a framework for understanding and evaluating Human Resource Development activities in larger organizations, specifically transnational corporations (TNCs). There is a growing literature on international human resource management targeted at...

Abstract Mit dem demografischen Wandel und dessen Folgen gerät eine spezifische Grundlage der Entwicklung der ostdeutschen Industrie unter Druck. Vor dem Hintergrund einer hohen Verfügbarkeit von Qualifikation, Motivation und Bindung quasi zum Nulltarif und anspruchs- und konfliktarmc...

The International Labor Organization was founded in 1919 by the Treaty of Versailles, which has as its mission the development of policy and programs for tions that work and employment opportunities. Its main objectives are to promote rights at work, promoting access to decent jobs,...

The aim of the paper is to analyse how theological resources can help inform concrete actions of marginalized groups to transform unjust structures, understood as structures which prevent people from enjoying opportunities to live flourishing human lives. Using Amartya Sen's Idea of Justice as...

This paper presents the results of qualitative research conducted with the Decent Work Subcommittee members for Youth in December 2013. The research aimed to know perceptions and opinions of representatives of governments, workers and employers about the causes, difficulties, progress and...

Digitalization has created new forms of work and work arrangements. While online work offers economic opportunities, it also raises issues in ensuring decent work. As such, the government is increasingly paying attention to the welfare of online workers and the challenges they face. To...

The literature on the impact of trade on labour market outcomes has experienced a remarkable evolution in recent decades. Theory has moved on from oversimplified to more comprehensive models that take into account previously disregarded characteristics of firms and of product and labour markets,...

Violence and harassment are widespread issues within the garment sector in Asia, and with the effects of climate change increasing, it is possible that these behaviours could escalate. Using Bangladesh as a case study, this working paper will highlight the intersection between climate change and...

This paper documents the emergence and growth of digital labour markets in Eastern Europe. It shows that the development of two types of digital work - online work through online labour platforms and offline work mediated by mobile apps - have a different history, root causes and dynamics. While...