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For IOE, supporting business delegates at the ILO is not something that happens overnight. It often takes weeks, sometimes months, of coordination, policy work and preparation behind the scenes to ensure employers are ready to engage effectively. In this short profile video, @RMorales_Mx, IOE Director of Policy, shares a glimpse into the work that goes into preparing and supporting the business voice in ILO discussions. A timely look at what happens before delegates enter the hallways of the International Labour Conference in just a few days. #IOE #ILO #ILC2026 #Employers #SocialDialogue #Tripartism #InternationalLabourStandards

𝐈𝐎𝐄 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐂𝐉 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞 Geneva, Switzerland — The International Organisation of Employers (IOE), as the Secretariat to the Employers’ Group at the International Labour Organization (ILO), takes note of the Advisory Opinion delivered by the International Court of Justice today. The IOE takes note of the ICJ Advisory Opinion's “conclusion that the right to strike is protected by Convention No. 87 does not entail any determination on the precise content, scope or conditions for the exercise of that right.” Read the full statement: ioe-emp.org/news/details/i…

🤝Social dialogue has existed for more than a century. It remains a fundamental mechanism to address labour issues through dialogue rather than conflict. 🎥Watch to learn why it matters more than ever in today’s world. #SocialDialogue #FutureOfWork #Tripartism

“The International Labour Conference is the one place where we come together to negotiate and reach consensus on labour norms at the highest levels.” — @AkustinaM, IOE Director of Policy. As the 2026 International Labour Conference (ILC) approaches, we are revisiting our IOE@ILO series🎥. In this short profile video, Akustina Morni explains the work she and the wider IOE team undertake behind the scenes to ensure the business voice is brought clearly, constructively and effectively to the negotiating table. 🌍 With governments, workers and employers from 187 ILO Member States gathering in Geneva from 1–12 June 2026, the ILC remains the ILO’s highest decision-making body and a central space for shaping international labour standards. Stay tuned for new episodes coming soon and learn more about IOE’s role at the heart of international labour policy-making 🤝 #IOE #ILO #ILC2026 #Employers #SocialDialogue #Tripartism #InternationalLabourStandards

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐈 𝐗𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 🚨 Join us for this session on the topic of agentic workforce models and how they can support business growth. This practical webinar will explore how emerging AI agents can help enterprises, especially SMEs, automate routine tasks, improve workflows and focus on higher-value activities. 📅 21 May 2026 🕒 15:30–16:30 CEST 🌍 Online 🗣️ Live interpretation in French and Spanish Register now and take part in the discussion: ioe-emp.org/events/event/a… #AIXcelerate #ArtificialIntelligence #SMEs #DigitalSkills #FutureOfWork #Employers #IOE

🌍 Yesterday, the IOE hosted a dialogue with the UN Under-Secretary-General for Policy Guy Ryder on the hashtag#UN80 Initiative and its implications for employers and business. The exchange brought together employers’ representatives from across the world to discuss the evolving multilateral landscape and the importance of business engagement in global policy discussions. #IOE #UN80 #Multilateralism #Employers

🤝 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 With the support of the European Union, IOE is advancing the third phase of its Mentorship Programme for Women in Business — connecting women leaders and emerging professionals across its global network. Through tailored guidance, peer learning and cross-border exchange, the programme supports participants in building confidence, strengthening networks and advancing their professional journeys. 🎥 Watch Nancy Chenard, Secretary General of @Unicongo_242 (Union Patronale et Interprofessionnelle du Congo), share her experience as a mentee. #WomenInBusiness #Mentorship #WomenLeadership #GenderEquality #IOE #Employers

📚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧. 🤖 As #AI and #digitalisation reshape the world of work, education and training systems must become more responsive, inclusive and connected to labour market needs. 🤝 That means stronger lifelong learning, better adult learning opportunities, and closer cooperation with employers. 📖 Read more in IOE and BIAC’s report: Learning for Better Life and Work 2025 ioe-emp.org/index.php?eID=… #Education #Skills #LifelongLearning #FutureOfWork #Employers #IOE

🚀 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐈 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰? Join the final session of our AI Xcelerate webinar series, organised by IOE and Microsoft, to explore how agentic AI and emerging workforce models can support productivity, improve workflows, strengthen decision-making, and unlock new opportunities for business growth. The session will take place online on 21 𝐌𝐚𝐲, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 15:30 𝐭𝐨 16:30 𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐓, with live interpretation in French and Spanish. Register now and learn how AI agents can help enterprises — especially SMEs — scale operations, enhance agility, and build more future-ready workforces ioe-emp.org/events/event/a… #AIXcelerate #ArtificialIntelligence #SMEs #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfWork #Employers #IOE

🔹In a rapidly evolving labour market, effective social dialogue remains essential for building trust, stability and balanced outcomes. 📘 Read the latest edition of IOE’s Industrial Relations and Labour Law Newsletter to explore new guidance on strengthening employer engagement in social dialogue lnkd.in/dAGxN2Q7 #SocialDialogue #IndustrialRelations #VoiceOfBusiness #FutureOfWork #IOE

𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐈𝐎𝐄 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐛𝐮𝐥 Productive session in Istanbul with IOE members, focused on strengthening advocacy skills and amplifying impact. We explored the power of networking, effective lobbying, and clear, strategic communication. From Ecuador to Samoa—and across Indonesia, Finland, China, and Kazakhstan—participants brought rich, real-world perspectives. The exchange made one thing clear: understanding what works (and what doesn’t) is essential for impactful advocacy. Many thanks to @Tisk_kurumsal and MEXT for hosting the IOE network and creating space for such valuable dialogue. 🤝 #IOE #Advocacy #Employers #SocialDialogue #Istanbul #Networking

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐌𝐑𝐅 2026 🌍 The second International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) opened yesterday at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, bringing together governments, international organisations, civil society and business to review progress on the Global Compact for Migration (GCM). 🤝 The IOE business delegation began the week with 20 representatives from employers’ and partner organisations across Aruba, Canada, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mexico, Serbia, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United States. 🎙️ At the opening Multi-stakeholder Hearing, Tomás Jaramillo Torres, from @ANDI_Colombia, represented employers in the discussion on labour rights and protections, reinforcing a clear message: business must be an active partner in shaping migration policies that work in practice. 📌Employers were also represented at a side event on social justice, with Jorge Vera from @Coparmex, and on wage and social protection by Abdulghani Al Sayegh from Federation of Saudi Chambers, while the delegation briefing at the USCIB office helped align priorities for the week ahead. ➡️ In the coming days, the delegation will continue engaging on legal pathways and responsible recruitment, skills development and labour mobility, and evidence-based migration policies. Migration policy delivers when business is part of how it is shaped. #IMRF2026 #Migration #GlobalCompactForMigration #Employers #Business #LabourMobility #ResponsibleRecruitment

𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐎𝐄! 📅 Across a wide range of events, employers will engage in important conversations on the issues shaping the world of work, business and multilateral cooperation. Explore what’s coming up and follow IOE’s agenda on our events page ioe-emp.org/events #IOE #Employers #WorldOfWork #Business #Events

🎥 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐧𝐨𝐰! On #InternationalLabourDay, we are excited to launch the new episode of our Peer-to-Peer Dialogues, where IOE Secretary-General @robsuarezsantos sits down with @ituc Secretary-General @luc_triangle for a timely conversation on why #multilateralism matters for the world of work. In this episode, the two leaders discuss how strong multilateral systems can support social cohesion, economic development and effective dialogue between governments, employers and workers. At a time when global cooperation is under pressure, both leaders point to important common ground: inclusive, rules-based international cooperation remains essential to address shared challenges and build more stable, fair and resilient labour markets. ▶️ Watch the full conversation now #gallery-210-124743" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ioe-emp.org/resources-cent… #SocialDialogue #WorldOfWork #Employers #Workers #LabourMarkets #IO

♻️ 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞. 💼 It can reshape jobs, skills and occupations across regions and sectors — bringing both opportunities and challenges for workers, enterprises and labour markets. 🎥 Watch the video and learn more in IOE’s latest report on circular economy: ioe-emp.org/index.php?eID=… #CircularEconomy #JustTransition #LabourMarkets #Employers #SustainableDevelopment #IOE

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐬 On 28 April, IOE held its High-Level Employers Dialogue in partnership with the @utica_tunisie, with the support of the European Union. The event brought together leaders of employers’ organisations from across Africa and the region for substantive discussions on the future of work, social protection and digital transformation. Our warmest thanks to UTICA and its President, Mr Samir Majoul, for their outstanding partnership. UTICA is a pillar of the employers’ movement in the region, and this collaboration reflects what we can achieve together. The dialogue was followed by an IOE Regional Training on International Labour Standards, equipping employers’ organisation members to engage more effectively in ILO normative processes. Thank you to all participants for making this a success! #Employers #InternationalLabourStandards #AfricaEmployers

🌍 Today, on World Day for Safety and Health at Work, IOE reaffirms its commitment to supporting employers and businesses in creating safe, healthy and productive workplaces. For employers, occupational safety and health is not only a responsibility — it is essential to sustainable businesses, resilient workplaces and decent work. #WorldDayForSafetyAndHealthAtWork #OSH #SafeWorkplaces #FutureOfWork #Employers #IOE

💼 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development convened last week in New York. IOE was present and engaged, bringing the perspective of the global employers’ community into the heart of the debate. IOE worked alongside the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) and @UNCTAD to shape discussions at the intersection of trade, investment, and enterprise development. Senior representatives from the employers’ community, the World Bank, the ILO, the OECD, and governments from across regions contributed to the conversations, bringing together policy, institutional, and private sector perspectives from around the world. The discussions were substantive, and the message consistent: the Sevilla commitments represent a clear policy direction. Translating that direction into outcomes requires placing enterprises at the centre of the financing architecture, not at its margins. Several priorities emerged. Access to finance for businesses operating outside formal systems. Skills development and productivity as fundamental drivers of enterprise competitiveness. Enabling environments that make formalisation an incentive rather than a constraint. And connectivity, physical and digital, that integrates businesses into regional and global value chains. Mobilising private investment is no longer a complementary objective. It is the central one. The private sector is the primary engine of productive transformation, job creation, and sustainable growth. Employers’ organisations sit at the interface between policy and enterprise reality. They translate commitments into conditions, and conditions into outcomes. Ensuring that development financing frameworks are designed with that role in mind is a core part of IOE’s mandate, and of what we brought to New York last week. IOE will continue to engage on this agenda as implementation moves forward. #FinancingForDevelopment #FfD4 #PrivateSector #Employers #EnterpriseDevelopment #Investment #JobCreation #SustainableDevelopment #SDGs #2030Agenda #GlobalEconomy

💼 How are companies adapting industrial relations practices in a changing world of work? 📰 In the latest Industrial Relations and Labour Law Newsletter, @APMollerBRK shares its experience navigating worker representation and collective bargaining across diverse national systems. The article offers practical insights on building trust, engaging in dialogue across operations, and managing industrial relations in a complex global business environment. Looking ahead, the article also explores whether traditional models of employee representation alone are sufficient in evolving labour markets, highlighting the value of diverse approaches to social dialogue. ➡️ Read it here: industrialrelationsnews.ioe-emp.org/industrial-rel… #IndustrialRelations #FreedomofAssociation #LabourRelations #EvolvingLabourMarkets #Employers #WorldOfWork