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Quality of work life

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Working paper

Generative AI and jobs: a global analysis of potential effects on job quantity and quality


This study seeks to add the global perspective to the already lively debate on possible changes that may result in the labour markets as a consequence of the recent advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI).
Discussion paper

Towards fairness and security: reforming casual employment in Australia


The authors of this paper argue that it’s time to stand up for casual employees in Australia and close the loopholes in the nation's workplace laws by implementing an objective definition of casual employee in the Fair Work Act, and by granting the Fair Work Commission with additional powers so they can swiftly and cheaply...
Report

How work design shapes mental health in the healthcare and social assistance industry

N. Zettna, C. Yam, V. Forner, M. Askovic, A. Johnson, H. Nguyen, S.K. Parker

This report spotlights the insights from the ongoing Design for Care research project about the key psychosocial risks in the healthcare and social assistance industry, and aspects of work design that can protect against these risks.
Journal article

Measuring the impact of employment on persons with a disability as a means of improving the quality of employment outcomes

Current disability employment measures focus on system outputs rather than individual impact. Few approaches assess personal outcomes, with most centred on processes and compliance. The paper proposes an outcomes‑based framework grounded in social quality theory – social inclusion, social cohesion, self‑determination and socio‑economic security – to better capture and improve the employment experiences of people...
Report

The road to decent work for domestic workers


This report includes a summary of the number of domestic workers worldwide, the share of domestic workers in informal employment, and the extent to which domestic workers are covered by labour and social protection in law and in practice. It also provides strategies for governments, social partners and other stakeholders, to work towards achieving decent...