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.

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How young refugees are using skills and entrepreneurship to find independence

For many young people finding that first job can be hard. For those who are also refugees it can seem like an insurmountable challenge. We talk to Mashimbo Rose Nafisa and Joel Amani Mafigi, two young refugees in Uganda who have overcome this problem and are now helping other young people do the same.

The social justice challenge for African youth

February 20th is World Day of Social Justice on the UN calendar. But what is social justice? Why does it matter for the youth in Africa? Discover what the youth believe are the solutions Africa's social injustices and listen to what they say they need to realize their dreams, in their own words.

Is Generative AI the answer to low productivity?

New research shows that Generative AI tools can substantially increase productivity in certain mid and high-skilled work, like for instance in science, technology, and engineering. So what does this mean for employment, skills and wages?

The rise of AI in China – Digital technologies and their regulation

The ILO's Future of Work podcast looks at trends in digital technologies and their regulation in China, and explores what impact this is having on the country's world of work.

Should we treat the care economy as an investment or a cost?

Demand for care already outstrips supply and is expected to increase significantly in the future. Now, new ILO research suggests that spending on care – particularly childcare – could bring a return on investment of more than 3-to-1.

Workplace mental health: It’s ok not to be ok

One in five employees will experience mental illness in their lifetime. Find out in the ILO Future of Work podcast, the four steps that employers can take to minimise workplace mental health stresses.

Job quality or job quantity – which will AI affect most?

The effects of Generative AI on employment creation and destruction are much discussed, but what will the effects be on job quality, and where will those effects be felt most?

Should retirement be retired? The pros and cons of older workers

The global population is getting older. At the same time employers complain they can’t find the workers or skills they need, and governments worry about funding health care and social protection. On International Day for Older Persons (1 October) we look at whether keeping people in the workforce longer could be an answer.

The value of free money

How would you react to being given money on a regular basis, with no strings attached? And how might this change you, your family or the wider community? This is the question faced by the Kenyan village of Kogutu after being chosen as a location for the largest ever experiment in Universal Basic Income. Filmmakers Lauren DeFilippo and Sam Soko spent five years chronicling the drama

Green jobs: A solution to youth employment and the climate crisis?

Green jobs can help tackle the climate crisis and the labour market challenges faced by young people. So what exactly are green jobs? And what can young people do to create a sustainable future for themselves?