🇨🇴 Colombia takes steps to strengthen legal certainty in labour regulation Colombia’s Ministry of Labour has removed 11 administrative circulars following a legal review. According to the legal assessment, the circulars had introduced requirements, procedures, or criteria without sufficient legal basis, going beyond their intended role as administrative guidance. Colombia’s National Business Association (@ANDI_Colombia) welcomed the decision as a step towards clearer rules, greater transparency and stronger legal certainty for employers and workers. Existing rights and protections remain unchanged. 🔗 Read more about this development and its implications for labour regulation in IOE’s latest Industrial Relations & Labour Law Newsletter: industrialrelationsnews.ioe-… #LabourLaw #Colombia #LegalCertainty #IndustrialRelations

New IOE guidance available: Understanding the ILO Convention on the Platform Economy Adopted in June 2026, Convention No. 193 establishes an international labour standard for the platform economy, following negotiations between governments, employers and workers. 📖 Read the new IOE guidance: ioe-emp.org/index.php?eID=du… #PlatformEconomy #FutureOfWork #ILO #Employers

African stakeholders gathered in Cotonou, Benin, on 16 October 2026 to set priorities for digital transformation and the future of work, focusing on the policies, investments and skills needed to drive sustainable business growth and productive employment. Organised by CNP Bénin and IOE, with support from the European Union, the Forum brought together governments, employers’ and workers’ organisations, businesses and other key stakeholders to discuss the impact of digital technologies and artificial intelligence on African enterprises and the world of work. The Forum featured high-level contributions, including a keynote address by Joël Neubert, Head of Cooperation at the Delegation of the European Union to Benin, alongside the participation of senior representatives of the Government of Benin. 🔗 Read more about the discussions and key recommendations: ioe-emp.org/news/details/cot… Visit our dedicated Flickr album: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD8cVx #FutureOfWork #DigitalTransformation #Africa #ArtificialIntelligence

#AdvocacyinAction 📸 Aline Cottagnoud, IOE Junior Adviser on Business and Human Rights, leading a workshop on Responsible Business Conduct with local counterparts in Asia-Pacific. Building the capacity of employers and businesses, particularly SMEs, is essential for effective advocacy and for turning principles into action. #BusinessAndHumanRights #ResponsibleBusinessConduct #AsiaPacific #Employers

How will artificial intelligence reshape Africa’s jobs, businesses and skills? The question was at the heart of a regional forum held in Cotonou, Benin, on 16 October, where employers, government representatives and international organisations explored the impact of AI and emerging technologies on the continent’s future of work. Organised by IOE and CNP Benin, with the support of the European Union, the Regional Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Technology and the Future of Work in Africa highlighted the importance of collaboration and practical solutions to harness technological change for innovation, business competitiveness and sustainable employment. 🎥 Watch the highlights from a day of dialogue and exchange. #FutureOfWork #ArtificialIntelligence #Africa #DigitalTransformation @OurCommonAfrica

🌍 The countdown to #COP31 is on! IOE’s agenda in Antalya is taking shape, with a series of events putting skills, digital transformation and the green transition at the centre of the conversation. Together with our partners, we’re preparing to bring the voice of business to global climate discussions, focusing on the people and skills needed to turn climate ambition into action. 📅 9–20 November | Antalya, Türkiye Stay tuned as more events and activities are announced! #ClimateAction #GreenSkills #JustTransition

⚖️ What’s changing in labour law and industrial relations worldwide? From employment regulations and platform work to collective bargaining, remote work, migration and landmark court decisions, labour markets and workplaces continue to evolve rapidly. The October edition of IOE’s Industrial Relations & Labour Law Newsletter tracks the latest developments from across regions, highlighting the legal and industrial relations trends shaping work today. 👉 Explore the final quarterly edition of 2026 and catch up on the latest developments: industrialrelationsnews.ioe-…

Digital transformation is reshaping jobs, skills and businesses across Africa. Listen to @OurCommonAfrica, IOE Senior Adviser, on why governments, employers, academia and civil society each hold a piece of the puzzle and why bringing those pieces together is essential to make real progress on the future of work. The conversation continues at the Cotonou Forum in Cotonou, Benin, on 16 October. For more information: ioe-emp.org/events/event/reg… #FutureOfWork #Africa #AI #DigitalTransformation

We’re heading into the final quarter of the year with a full October agenda. From New York and Cotonou to Lisbon and Geneva, IOE will be engaging across important discussions for employers and business. 📅 Here’s what’s on the agenda. For more information, visit: ioe-emp.org/events

21 young employer representatives. 21 nationalities. Four days of learning, exchange and connection in Türkiye. From 28 September to 1 October, the 8th edition of the IOE Global Young Professionals' Academy is bringing together young professionals from across IOE’s network in Istanbul. Through interactive sessions, peer-to-peer exchanges and plenty of shared experiences, participants are strengthening their skills and building knowledge and connections they can take back to their respective employer organisations. #YoungProfessionalsAcademy #Employers #Leadership

Germany’s economy and labour market are under pressure — with stagnating growth, skills shortages, rising labour costs and administrative burdens weighing on competitiveness. 🎥 Listen to Arne Franke, Director ofInternational and Economic Affairs at the Confederation of German Employers’ Associations (BDA), on the reforms needed to strengthen productivity, employment and sustainable growth. #Germany #LabourMarket #Productivity #Employers

#AdvocacyInAction 📸 Mark Birrell, Chair of the @ACCINews and IOE Board Member, addressing the latest cohort of the Young Professionals Academy in Istanbul, Türkiye, taking place at MEXT and hosted by @Tisk_kurumsal. Now in its 8th edition, the Academy helps equip emerging employer leaders with the knowledge, networks and practical skills to strengthen employer organisations and contribute to effective business advocacy. #YoungProfessionals #Leadership

IOE wraps up a busy week at #UNGA81, engaging in 17 events across New York — with IOE representatives speaking, delivering keynotes or joining panels at 14 of them. From AI and skills to human rights, investment, industrialisation and the future of work, IOE brought the employer perspective to some of the key discussions shaping the global agenda. Across very different conversations, one message connected our engagement: global ambition needs to translate into practical solutions for the real economy. Explore our UNGA81 recap: ioe-emp.org/index.php?id=36&… #Employers #FutureOfWork @smgthink

IOE kicked off its strategic engagement at #UNGA81. The programme began at the Private Sector Forum with the UN Secretary-General where IOE and other leaders discussed job creation, economic growth and how business can contribute to national development agendas. We also joined the Women Leaders: Security and Digital Compact discussion, exploring peace, security, AI, trust and who gets to shape the governance of technology. At the private event From Service to Leadership: Rethinking Talent for the AI Era, IOE joined a conversation on how AI is reshaping early-career pathways and the skills future leaders will need. A major spotlight of our UNGA engagement was the launch of The Future of Industrialization – Rethinking Economic Development at the Penn Club yesterday. Co-organised by IOE and the Columbia University’s Center for Sustainable Development, the event brought together H.E. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, @NOIweala, Director-General of the @wto, @DGgerdmueller, Director General of @UNIDO, IOE President @jacquelinemugo, and other prominent leaders. IOE also contributed directly to the book, with Secretary-General Roberto Suárez Santos authoring a chapter on the private sector’s role in global governance. Ms. Mugo captured the central message: “The future of industrialisation will ultimately be decided in the real economy.” Global ambition matters. But transformation happens when enterprises — large and small — can turn it into investment, innovation, better jobs, and more resilient and sustainable production. #UNGA81 #Industrialization #EconomicDevelopment #PrivateSector #SustainableDevelopment

📸 #AdvocacyInAction Competitiveness, labour and skills shortages, demographic pressures, AI and the changing world of work: with economies and labour markets under growing pressure, Europe and Central Asia IOE members discussing regional challenges and coordinating advocacy priorities for the year ahead. #Employers #Europe #CentralAsia

Happening next week in New York: the launch of The Future of Industrialization – Rethinking Economic Development, edited by Gerd Müller, Director General of @UNIDO. Together with Columbia University’s Center for Sustainable Development, IOE is co-organising this special book presentation and discussion, bringing together leading voices from business, government and international organisations to explore a new vision for industrialisation and economic development. IOE President Jacqueline Mugo, EBS will join Gerd Müller, Director General of UNIDO; Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the @WTO; and other distinguished speakers. 📍 The Penn Club of New York, 30 W 44th St 📅 21 September | 4:00–6:15 pm EDT If you are around, scan the QR code in the flyer to register and join us. #Industrialization #EconomicDevelopment #SustainableDevelopment #BusinessVoice

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2026 IOE Europe and Central Asia Regional Meeting underway 🇸🇪 More than 30 employer representatives from 24 countries are gathering in Stockholm for the 2026 IOE Europe and Central Asia Regional Meeting. Hosted by the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise (@svenaringsliv), the meeting brings IOE members together from 10–12 September to exchange on the key priorities, challenges and opportunities facing employers and businesses across the region. Members are sharing national perspectives, discussing common challenges and strengthening cooperation across Europe and Central Asia. A valuable space to connect, compare experiences and shape shared priorities for employers across the region. #Employers #Europe #CentralAsia #Business #Stockholm

🌏 IOE will be in Asia-Pacific this September to strengthen the business voice on human rights and turn responsible business commitments into practical action. 📍 14–15 September | Bangkok — UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum, including the IOE Business Caucus and Business & Civil Society Dialogue 📍 17 September | Phnom Penh — Responsible business conduct training with CAMFEBA and local businesses 📍 21–22 September | Kuala Lumpur — Training with MEF and support for the launch of a new responsible business conduct programme for employers From policy discussions to practical implementation, we look forward to working with our members and partners across the region. 🔗 More information: ioe-emp.org/events/event/ioe… #BusinessAndHumanRights #ResponsibleBusiness #AsiaPacific