May 1, 2024
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Decent work refers to work that is fairly compensated and provides employees with safe, healthy, and secure working conditions. It is a fundamental human right that has been recognized by the International Labour Organization (ILO). Decent work is essential for both individuals and societies as a whole. It can help to reduce poverty, inequality, and discrimination, and can promote economic growth and social progress.
Benefits of Decent Work
There are a number of benefits associated with decent work. These include:
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Improved economic security: Decent work can help to improve economic security for individuals and families. Fair wages and benefits can help to provide financial stability and reduce the risk of poverty.
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Improved health and well-being: Decent work can help to improve health and well-being for workers. Safe and healthy working conditions can reduce the risk of accidents and injuries, and job security can help to reduce stress and anxiety.
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Increased social inclusion: Decent work can help to increase social inclusion for workers. Fair wages and benefits can help to reduce the gap between the rich and the poor, and can provide workers with a sense of dignity and respect.
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Promoted economic growth and social progress: Decent work can help to promote economic growth and social progress. Fair wages and benefits can help to stimulate consumer spending, and can help to create a more just and equitable society.
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Reading list
We've selected nine books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Decent Work.
Collection of essays that explore the challenges of achieving decent work in different parts of the world.
Argues that the traditional working class is being replaced by a new class of precarious workers who lack job security, social protection, and economic stability.
Explores the philosophical and ethical dimensions of work. It argues that work is not just a source of income, but also a source of meaning and purpose.
Provides a comprehensive overview of workplace bullying and harassment.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the relationship between work and health.
Explores the impact of technological change on the world of work. It discusses how automation and artificial intelligence are likely to affect jobs, wages, and working conditions.
Provides a practical guide to developing and implementing occupational health and safety management systems.
Argues that technological change is leading to the decline of the global labor force and the rise of a post-market era.
Explores the impact of technological change on the future of work.
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