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World of Work Report 2012

"Better Jobs for a Better Economy”

Please note that as of 2015 the World of Work Report has been replaced by a new annual ILO flagship series, the World Employment and Social Outlook (WESO). You can now find the latest global and regional labour market indicators, policy recommendations and in-depth analysis of a broad range of world of work issues on the WESO webpage.

Videos

Jobs recovery threatened by fiscal austerity

Video news release

Jobs recovery threatened by fiscal austerity

Interview with the authors of the report

Video interview

Interview with the authors of the report

Highlights of the press conference

Video coverage

Highlights of the press conference

Key findings of the report

“The prescribed cure is killing the patient”

Analysis

“The prescribed cure is killing the patient”

No recovery in sight for labour markets, warns ILO

No recovery in sight for labour markets, warns ILO

Right policy mix can lead to fiscal consolidation and job creation

Right policy mix can lead to fiscal consolidation and job creation

High unemployment and growing inequality fuel social unrest around the world

High unemployment and growing inequality fuel social unrest around the world

Country briefs

European Union

European Union

Germany

Germany

Italy

Italy

Japan

Japan

Latin America

Latin America

Spain

Spain

United States

United States