The Future of Work Podcast

Is it harder for young people to find a job?

Global youth unemployment is rising and AI is reshaping entry-level roles. In this episode of the Future of Work podcast, we analyze the 2026 trends with Sara Elder, the

Why is life becoming harder to afford despite economic growth?

Economic growth and rising productivity don’t automatically translate into better jobs and higher incomes. ILO Chief Economist Sangheon Lee explains why many workers are

How Africa can bridge the gap between training and jobs

How can Africa turn skills into real opportunities for decent work? Albert Rukeisa of the Association of Tanzania Employers and Priyadarshini Gupta of the Mauritius Trade

What can space teach us about the circular economy?

In this episode of the ILO’s Future of Work podcast, Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques and Casper Edmonds, an ILO expert on the circular economy and the world of wor

Decent work in the platform economy: how a new global labour standard can help make it a reality

Patrick Belser, Chief of the ILO's Inclusive Labour Markets, Wages and Working Conditions Branch, explains how Convention No. 193 aims to promote decent work in the platf

From Marrakech to the post-2030 agenda: A new global target on child labour

As the world falls short of its 2025 target to end child labour, this podcast explores what comes next. Representatives of workers, employers and the ILO discuss how to k

Good jobs, strong businesses: productivity and responsible business conduct

With uneven growth and slowing productivity in many regions, can growth still be inclusive, sustainable and create decent jobs? This discussion looks at how responsible b

The implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention in times of crisis

The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, is considered a model of strong and effective cooperation between seafarers and

Why a culture of prevention is essential for occupational safety and health

The Occupational Safety and Health Convention, or Convention 187, was adopted two decades ago. It is still highly relevant today, as the world of work faces new and re-em

Social dialogue at 50: Lessons for the future

In 1976, Convention No. 144 established a simple but powerful principle: governments, employers and workers should shape labour policy together. To mark the Convention's

Lifelong learning and the future of work

In a world shaped by AI, the green transition, and demographic change, lifelong learning is key to supporting good jobs and more inclusive societies. But new ILO research

AI and decent work: A moment of choice

Artificial intelligence is already reshaping work – from jobs to skills to everyday working life. But will it strengthen decent work, dignity and shared prosperity – or d

How to plan for disruption in an uncertain future of work

ILO workers' activities specialist Rafael Peels joins the Future of Work podcast to explore strategic foresight - a methodology for navigating disruption. Learn how worke

Psychosocial risks at work: The invisible threat to workers’ health

In this episode of the ILO Future of Work podcast, Manal Azzi explains how psychosocial risks such as long working hours, job insecurity and workplace bullying affect wor

How dialogue is steering Thailand’s auto manufacturing future

As Thailand’s automotive industry shifts to electric vehicles and automation, how can companies stay competitive while protecting workers? Georg Leutert of IndustriALL Gl

How is generative AI reshaping gender inequalities at work?

In this episode of the Future of Work podcast, Anam Butt, technical specialist on gender equality and non-discrimination at the International Labour Organization, discuss

Global employment in 2026: A fragile stability

In this episode of the Future of Work podcast, we unpack the ILO’s new Employment and Social Trends 2026 report with its lead author, Stefan Kühn, and ILO trade expert Ma

Social Summit for Development: What it means for the world of work

This episode of the ILO Future of Work’s special series on the Second World Summit for Social Development examines the implications of the Summit’s renewed commitment to

Can the Doha Summit revive global social justice?

In this episode of the Future of Work podcast, the ILO's Claire Courteille-Mulder explains why the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha matters, and what’s

Social development: progress made and promises to be fulfilled

Ahead of the World Summit for Social Development, the ILO is launching a special podcast series. In this first episode, Sabina Alkire of Oxford University and ILO’s Manue