The Elimination of All Forms of Forced or Compulsory Labor (2003)

A compilation of reports submitted by various countries to the ILO by the year 2002, describing labor conditions and relevant laws, specifically relating to forced or compulsory labor

Elimination of All Forms of Forced or Compulsory Labor

A compilation of reports submitted by various countries to the ILO by the year 2000, describing labor conditions and relevant laws, specifically relating to forced or compulsory labor

Mental Health in the Workplace: Situation Analyses, Finland

[From Introduction] Mental health problems are among the most important contributors to the global burden of disease and disability. Of the ten leading causes of disability worldwide, five are psychiatric conditions: unipolar depression, alcohol use, bipolar affective disorder (manic depression), schizophrenia and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The burden of mental disorders on health and productivity throughout the world has long been profoundly underestimated.2 The impact of mental health problems in the workplace has serious consequences not only for the individuals whose lives are influenced either directly or indirectly, but also for enterprise productivity. Mental health problems strongly influence employee performance, rates of illnesses, absenteeism, accidents, and staff turnover. The workplace is an appropriate environment in which to educate and raise individuals\u27 awareness about mental health problems. For example, encouragement to promote good mental health practices, provide tools for recognition and early identification of the symptoms of problems, and establish links with local mental health services for referral and treatment can be offered. The need to demystify the topic and lift the taboos about the presence of mental health problems in the workplace while educating the working population regarding early recognition and treatment will benefit employers in terms of higher productivity and reduction in direct and in-direct costs. However, it must be recognised that some mental health problems need specific clinical care and monitoring, as well as special considerations for the integration or reintegration of the individual into the workforce

Mental Health in the Workplace: Situation Analyses, Germany

[From Introduction] The ILO’s primary goals regarding disability are to prepare and empower people with disabilities to pursue their employment goals and facilitate access to work and job opportunities in open labour markets, while sensitising policy makers, trade unions and employers to these issues. The ILO’s mandate on disability issues is specified in the ILO Convention 159 (1983) on vocational rehabilitation and employment. No. 159 defines a disabled person as an individual whose prospects of securing, retaining, and advancing in suitable employment are substantially reduced as a result of a duly recognised physical or mental impairment. The Convention established the principle of equal treatment and employment for workers with disabilities

The Impact of EU Membership on the Economic Governance of Spain

Spain was not admitted to the then European Economic Community during the Francos regime for political reasons. Joining the EU on January 1986 was the last and final step forward towards the definitive consolidation of democracy in Spain and the consolidation of the opening of the Spanish Economy. The results over the first twenty five years of membership have translated into an unprecedented boost of modernization and progress. Spain adopted the Acquis Communautaire and received considerable benefits from EU membership, eliminating barriers, following the common policies , re ceiving European funds and adopting the European common currency . From an index of 60 per cent of the European income average in 1986, todays income even after the crisis that started in 2008- is in the range of 105 per cent. The last three years have been different and difficult due to the severe economic and financial crisis. In this context, this paper analyses how the successive Spanish governments organized the economic governance to adapt to the quantitative and qualitative changes registered in the European Integration.european union- spain relations, european integration, national government expenditure and debt, euro-crisis, european economic and monetary union

Short-Term Labour Market Outlook and Key Challenges in G20 Countries

[Excerpt] The latest available forecasts from the IMF and the OECD point to a weak uptick in economic activity in 2013 and 2014. This will continue to hold back short-term employment growth and hinder progress towards the medium-term objective of restoring the employment to working-age population ratio prevailing before the crisis. Persistently high and mainly cyclical unemployment in several G20 countries is heightening the risks of labour market exclusion and structural unemployment. In over half of countries, the share of longterm unemployment in total unemployment remains above its pre-crisis level. Overall slower economic growth in emerging economies in the last 12 months is weighing on the growth of rewarding and productive formal employment and on the pace of decline in working poverty and underemployment. The situation calls for strong and well-designed employment, labour and social protection policies applied in conjunction with supportive macroeconomic policy mixes to address the underlying demand and supply conditions of each economy. Only a few emerging and advanced countries, applying different policy mixes, have sustained or raised employment levels and seen a decline in unemployment and underemployment. In a majority of G20 countries labour market conditions have either improved only marginally or not improved and deteriorated, at times significantly so. This bears heavily on the underlying strength of the recovery

How the Educated Unemployed Youth in Ghana and Sri Lanka Use their Time

SUMMARY Field research in Ghana and Sri Lanka explored how the educated unemployed in the 15–24 age group use their time; this yields implications for social development policy. Most of the youth are not idle, but use much of their time helping their families, seeking work and doing casual labour. The country differences and similarities in these activities are examined. Suggested policy options include: a process of adjustment to available occupations—especially self?employment; readjustment of the reward system; and assisting as well as involving the family, on whom most educated youth depend when unemployed. RESUMEN Como emplea su tiempo la juventud educada sin empleo en Ghana y Sri Lanka La investigación sobre el terreno en Ghana y Sri Lanka exploró el empleo del tiempos entre los desempleados educados en el grupo de edad de los 15 a los 24 años; esto permitió llegar a conclusiones sobre la política de desarrollo social. La mayoría de los jóvenes no están ociosos, sino que utilizan gran parte de su tiempo ayudando a sus familias, buscando trabajo y haciendo empleos fortuitos. Se examinan las diferencias y semejanzas por países en estas actividades. Las alternativas de política que se sugieren incluyen: un proceso de adjuste a las ocupaciones disponibles, especialmente el autoempleo; el reajuste del sistema de compensación y la ayuda a la familia. RESUME Comment let jeunes chômeurs instruits du Ghana et du Sri Lanka passent leur temps Des recherches sur le terrain au Ghana et au Sri Lanka ont été réalisées pour savoir comment les jeunes chômeurs instruits de 15 à 24 ans utilisent leur temps; ces recherches fournissent des données pour une politique de développement social. La plupart de ces jeunes ne restent pas oisifs, ils passent la plus grande partie de leur temps à aider leur famille, à chercher du travail et à travailler par intermittence comme manoeuvre. L'auteur examine les différences et les similarités entre les pays pour ce qui est de ces activités. Il suggère divers politiques possibles dont: un processus d'adaptation aux occupations disponibles, surtout dans le secteur indépendant; révision du système de rémunération; aider et faire participer la famille

Mental Health and Work: Impact, Issues and Good Practices

[From Introduction] There is growing evidence of the global impact of mental illness. Mental health problems are among the most important contributors to the burden of disease and disability worldwide. Five of the 10 leading causes of disability worldwide are mental health problems. They are as relevant in low-income countries as they are in rich ones, cutting across age, gender and social strata. Furthermore, all predictions indicate that the future will see a dramatic increase in mental health problems

Improving Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing to Support Management of Cadmium Levels In Cocoa in Latin America and the Caribbean for Export to the EU

En respuesta a los niveles máximos estrictos para el contenido de cadmio en los productos de cacao y chocolate importados a la EU se diseña el Proyecto Cadmio en el Cacao. Este pretende apoyar a los países (Colombia, Ecuador, Perú y Trinidad & Tobago) a desarrollar una vía que facilite y mejore el conocimiento actual de dichos países, así se pueden renovar las prácticas en las cadenas de valor del cacao de ALC para mitigar el cadmio en el cacao de la región y cumplir con las regulaciones internacionales sobre concentraciones del mismo en productos derivados del cacao, mismas que puedan ser adoptadas por otros países en el sector cacaotero. Además, como resultados están el apoyo brindado en la coordinación e intercambio de información sobre las mejores prácticas para la mitigación y remediación del cadmio en el cacao, el desarrollo y estandarización de la capacidad técnica para analizar los niveles de cadmio, mejor conocimiento de la presencia de cadmio en las áreas de cultivo de cacao de los países del proyecto a través del análisis y el mapeo y la difusión de los resultados a las partes interesadas del cacao a través de talleres

A case study of records management practices in historic motor sport

Purpose: This paper aims to report on empirical research that investigated the records management practices of two motor sport community-based organisations in Australia. Design/methodology/approach: This multi-method case study was conducted on the regulator of motor sport, the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd (CAMS) and one affiliated historic car club, the Vintage Sports Car Club (VSCC), in Western Australia. Data were gathered using an online audit tool and by interviewing selected stakeholders in these organisations about their organisation’s records management practices. Findings: The findings confirm that these organisations experience significant information management challenges, including difficulty in capturing, organising, managing, searching, accessing and preserving their records and archives. Hence, highlighting their inability to manage records advocated in the best practice Standard ISO 15489. It reveals the assumption of records management roles by unskilled members of the group. It emphasises that community-based organisations require assistance in managing their information management assets. Research limitations/implications: This research focused on the historic car clubs; hence, it did not include other Australian car clubs in motor sport. Although four historical car clubs, one in each Australian state, were invited to participate, only the VSCC participated. This reduced the sample size to only one CAMS-affiliated historical car club in the study. Hence, further research is required to investigate the records management practices of other CAMS affiliated car clubs in all race disciplines and to confirm whether they experienced similar information management challenges. Comments from key informants in this project indicated that this is likely the case. Practical implications: The research highlights risks to the motor sport community’s records and archives. It signals that without leadership by the sport’s governing body, current records and community archives of CAMS and its affiliated car clubs are in danger of being inaccessible, hence lost. Social implications: The research highlights the risks in preserving the continuing memory of records and archives in leisure-based community organisations and showcases the threats in preserving its cultural identity and history. Originality/value: It is the first study examining records management practices in the serious leisure sector using the motor sport community