Quality of work life
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
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...