The Future of Work Podcast

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Take a fascinating journey into the Future of Work with the latest podcasts from the International Labour Organization - the UN Agency for the World of Work. Listen to experts on how the rapidly changing world of work is affecting you. Go to workplaces you never knew existed and hear stories that touch all our working lives. The ILO Future of Work podcast opens up the world of work, helping you to navigate and shape the future you want.

  1. Global employment in 2026: A fragile stability

    JAN 22

    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 Marva Corley. Together, they explore why labour markets look stable yet remain fragile – and what this means for job quality, inequality, and the future of work.

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

    11/21/2025

    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 eradicating poverty, promoting decent work, and social inclusion, on the world work, with guests Juan Somavia, Sabina Alkire and Manuela Tomei.

  3. Can the Doha Summit revive global social justice?

    11/03/2025

    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 at stake for social development, multilateralism, and the ILO’s mission to advance social justice.

  4. Social development: progress made and promises to be fulfilled

    10/28/2025

    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 Manuela Tomei discuss progress and gaps since the 1995 commitment to advance social development for all.

  5. How advancing social justice can shape the future of work

    10/13/2025

    How advancing social justice can shape the future of work

    In this episode of the Future of Work podcast, ILO Research and Publications Director Caroline Fredrickson explains what the ILO’s new report on social justice reveals about global progress, the challenges that remain, and how leaders can build fairer and more resilient societies.

  6. Why paternity leave matters: lessons from Oman and beyond

    10/09/2025

    Why paternity leave matters: lessons from Oman and beyond

    In this episode of the Future of Work podcast, the ILO’s Laura Addati and Omani representative Khadija Al Mawali explain the impact of the parental leave gap between mothers and fathers, and show how Oman is bridging that gap.

  7. How Europe can adapt to an ageing population

    10/01/2025

    How Europe can adapt to an ageing population

    In this episode of the Future of Work podcast, ILO economists Sabrina de Gobbi and Stefan Kühn explore what a shrinking European labour force means for the future of work, and the policies that can help labour markets adapt.

  8. How rural youth are redefining agriculture in Africa

    08/12/2025

    How rural youth are redefining agriculture in Africa

    What does it take to empower rural youth in Africa’s agriculture sector? In this episode of the ILO’s Future of Work podcast, we hear from Clara Kamlomo, a young agri-entrepreneur from Malawi, and youth employment expert Chiara Curcio.

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Take a fascinating journey into the Future of Work with the latest podcasts from the International Labour Organization - the UN Agency for the World of Work. Listen to experts on how the rapidly changing world of work is affecting you. Go to workplaces you never knew existed and hear stories that touch all our working lives. The ILO Future of Work podcast opens up the world of work, helping you to navigate and shape the future you want.

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  • Creator
    International Labour Organization
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    81
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2021 International Labour Organization
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    The Future of Work Podcast

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