International Labour Organization

KSA Welcomes ILO, World Bank, Other Partners to Global Labor Market Conference

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

He added the conference participants hail from among the most important and influential actors in the global labor market, who will come together with the aim of creating a common vision for success and prosperity.

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  • He added the conference participants hail from among the most important and influential actors in the global labor market, who will come together with the aim of creating a common vision for success and prosperity.
  • The GLMC will convene leaders from multinational organizations, government ministries, business, academia, technology, and labor representatives from more than 40 countries.
  • The conference will entail over 40 sessions addressing critical questions including, "Has the Labor Contract Run its Course?"
  • Mr. Al-Shehri is a Saudi economic consultant and expert, whose columns on labor markets have appeared in Saudi Gazette among others.

Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development Reaffirms Commitment to Worker Productivity Growth and Collaborative Policies

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Monday, November 27, 2023

Saudi Arabia Tops G20 in Worker Productivity Growth: The International Labour Organization highlights Saudi Arabia's achievement with a 4.9% growth in worker productivity in 2022.

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  • Saudi Arabia Tops G20 in Worker Productivity Growth: The International Labour Organization highlights Saudi Arabia's achievement with a 4.9% growth in worker productivity in 2022.
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Arabia's Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Engineer Ahmed bin Suleiman Al-Rajhi, successfully concluded the 13th Social Dialogue Forum in Riyadh.
  • Acknowledging Saudi Arabia's achievement as the top G20 country in worker productivity growth (4.9% in 2022, according to the International Labour Organization), he emphasized the commitment to collaborative initiatives discussed in five dialogue workshops.
  • Our success in worker productivity growth underscores our commitment to addressing challenges collaboratively.

Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development Reaffirms Commitment to Worker Productivity Growth and Collaborative Policies

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 27, 2023

Saudi Arabia Tops G20 in Worker Productivity Growth: The International Labour Organization highlights Saudi Arabia's achievement with a 4.9% growth in worker productivity in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Saudi Arabia Tops G20 in Worker Productivity Growth: The International Labour Organization highlights Saudi Arabia's achievement with a 4.9% growth in worker productivity in 2022.
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Arabia's Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Engineer Ahmed bin Suleiman Al-Rajhi, successfully concluded the 13th Social Dialogue Forum in Riyadh.
  • Acknowledging Saudi Arabia's achievement as the top G20 country in worker productivity growth (4.9% in 2022, according to the International Labour Organization), he emphasized the commitment to collaborative initiatives discussed in five dialogue workshops.
  • Our success in worker productivity growth underscores our commitment to addressing challenges collaboratively.

Partnerships With Major International Organizations Announced Ahead of the Inaugural Global Labor Market Conference in Riyadh

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Monday, November 20, 2023

Knowing that global labor market challenges must be met with global solutions, the GLMC platform and participants stand to gain from expertise and knowledge exchange with the ILO and World Bank regarding labor market best practices.

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  • Knowing that global labor market challenges must be met with global solutions, the GLMC platform and participants stand to gain from expertise and knowledge exchange with the ILO and World Bank regarding labor market best practices.
  • ILO Secretary-General Gilbert F. Hongbo will be joining GLMC as a keynote speaker, where he will share his vision for global labor markets, while also identifying challenges these labor markets are expected to face.
  • These insights will be spread across 8 key GLMC tracks: Global Labor Market Catalysts; Skills & Productivity Conundrums; Labor Market Makeovers; Work for All; AI Needs People?
  • For more information about the Global Labor Market Conference, please visit www.globallabormarketconference.com

Partnerships With Major International Organizations Announced Ahead of the Inaugural Global Labor Market Conference in Riyadh

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 20, 2023

Knowing that global labor market challenges must be met with global solutions, the GLMC platform and participants stand to gain from expertise and knowledge exchange with the ILO and World Bank regarding labor market best practices.

Key Points: 
  • Knowing that global labor market challenges must be met with global solutions, the GLMC platform and participants stand to gain from expertise and knowledge exchange with the ILO and World Bank regarding labor market best practices.
  • ILO Secretary-General Gilbert F. Hongbo will be joining GLMC as a keynote speaker, where he will share his vision for global labor markets, while also identifying challenges these labor markets are expected to face.
  • These insights will be spread across 8 key GLMC tracks: Global Labor Market Catalysts; Skills & Productivity Conundrums; Labor Market Makeovers; Work for All; AI Needs People?
  • For more information about the Global Labor Market Conference, please visit www.globallabormarketconference.com

U.S.-trained DOs gain global recognition

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA) approved a resolution today to support the recognition of U.S.-trained DOs as fully licensed physicians equivalent to MDs in 47 IAMRA member countries during its 15th biennial Members General Assembly in Bali, Indonesia.

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  • This historic achievement follows years of advocacy from AOA leadership and international department staff.
  • National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners President and CEO, John Gimpel, DO, and board chair Richard LaBaere, DO, also participated in support.
  • "We anticipate that DOs wishing to care for patients in IAMRA member countries will now have a more streamlined process to secure licensure and practice rights," says AOA President Ira Monka, DO.
  • It counts 47 countries among its 113 members, and in addition to helping eliminate barriers to practice for DOs in IAMRA member countries, the resolution is expected to help facilitate DOs' and osteopathic medical students' participation in faculty exchanges, global outreach projects and international research.

Hexion Awarded EcoVadis Silver Sustainability Rating

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Hexion Inc. announced today that EcoVadis, a global sustainability ratings provider, awarded Hexion silver-medal status for its sustainability commitment and results.

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  • Hexion Inc. announced today that EcoVadis, a global sustainability ratings provider, awarded Hexion silver-medal status for its sustainability commitment and results.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231031923438/en/
    Hexion Inc. announced today that EcoVadis, a global sustainability ratings provider, awarded Hexion silver-medal status for its sustainability commitment and results.
  • “For several years, we’ve closely aligned our sustainability strategy with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and we are committed to continuous improvement in all facets of our sustainability initiatives.”
    The EcoVadis rating is the latest in a series of notable sustainability achievements for Hexion, including achieving International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certification at Hexion’s Baytown, Texas site.
  • Hexion has detailed its overall sustainability progress in its recently-released Sustainability Report , Building and Protecting the Future Using Innovative Science Today.

Minister O' Regan announces reappointments to the Canada Industrial Relations Board

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Elizabeth Cameron has been serving as a full-time employer representative member of the Canada Industrial Relations Board since 2021.

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  • Elizabeth Cameron has been serving as a full-time employer representative member of the Canada Industrial Relations Board since 2021.
  • She held the positions of Vice-President, Labour Relations at NAV CANADA, where she served as chief labour relations negotiator under numerous collective agreements.
  • Richard Brabander has been a full-time member of the Canada Industrial Relations Board since 2013.
  • Barbara Mittleman has been serving as a part-time employer representative member of the Canada Industrial Relations Board since 2016.

EQS-News: Aurubis AG: EcoVadis ranks Aurubis among the top one percent in its sector again

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

The company improved its score in the ranking by five points, or about seven percent, compared to the previous year.

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  • The company improved its score in the ranking by five points, or about seven percent, compared to the previous year.
  • “The outstanding EcoVadis rating is evidence of our continuous efforts to improve in all aspects of sustainability.
  • Additionally, the rating agency classified Aurubis’ carbon management at the ‘leader’ level for the first time.
  • Their conditions are tied to the EcoVadis rating, and large parts of Aurubis’ factoring are linked to ESG as well.

EQS-News: Gerresheimer AG: Gerresheimer awarded EcoVadis Gold status again

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Duesseldorf, October 18, 2023 Gerresheimer, an innovative provider of systems and solutions and a global partner for the pharma, biotech, and cosmetic industries, has once again been awarded Gold status by the ratings agency EcoVadis.

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  • Duesseldorf, October 18, 2023 Gerresheimer, an innovative provider of systems and solutions and a global partner for the pharma, biotech, and cosmetic industries, has once again been awarded Gold status by the ratings agency EcoVadis.
  • “We are delighted to have received Gold status again,” says Dietmar Siemssen, CEO of Gerresheimer AG.
  • Gerresheimer achieved Gold status for the first time in 2022.
  • Gerresheimer publishes a sustainability report every year and discloses relevant data on the EcoVadis platform and as part of the CDP rating.