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Why Labour Markets Need Policy: Key Lessons for Employment and Decent Work

Why Labour Markets Need Policy: Key Lessons for Employment and Decent Work

The need to have policy in labour markets is a question that is becoming increasingly urgent as economies contend with inequality, automation and changing work patterns. According to the experts of the International Labour Organization,

Davos 2026: Union Leaders Walk Out of ‘Future of Work’ Panel, Citing Exclusion of Gig Worker Voices

Davos 2026: Union Leaders Walk Out of ‘Future of Work’ Panel, Citing Exclusion of Gig Worker Voices

Tensions reached a boiling point at Davos 2026 today as prominent labor representatives staged a dramatic exit from the highly anticipated "Future of Work" session. The strike was organized by the world trade union federations

India Bank Strike Confirmed: Services Set to Halt for 4 Consecutive Days Starting Jan 24 Over ‘5-Day Week’ Standoff

India Bank Strike Confirmed: Services Set to Halt for 4 Consecutive Days Starting Jan 24 Over ‘5-Day Week’ Standoff

A nationwide India Bank Strike Confirmed for January 27, 2026, is set to paralyze banking operations across the country. The strike has been declared by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) in order to

India’s “Emigration Check Required” (ECR) System: Protection or Barrier to Global Mobility in 2026?

India’s “Emigration Check Required” (ECR) System: Protection or Barrier to Global Mobility in 2026?

The Indian migration system is in 2026 at a cross road between the archaic control and the necessity. The Emigration Check Required (ECR) System is a system that is previously specified in the Emigration Act

“Fistful of Soil”: Workers from Across India Gather in Delhi to Protest New Rural Job Law

“Fistful of Soil”: Workers from Across India Gather in Delhi to Protest New Rural Job Law

Thousands of rural workers have converged in New Delhi today, each carrying a "Fistful of Soil" from their worksites to protest the government's new VB-G RAM G legislation. Organized by the NREGA Sangharsh Morcha, the

Gig Workers to Get Social Security? New Labour Codes Promise Benefits but Unions Remain Wary

Gig Workers to Get Social Security? New Labour Codes Promise Benefits but Unions Remain Wary

India’s employment landscape is undergoing a seismic shift with the implementation of the New Labour Codes, specifically the Code on Social Security, 2020. The inclusion of millions of gig and platform workers in statute —

“The 32-Hour Week”: Spain Releases Final Pilot Results Showing 15% Productivity Boost

“The 32-Hour Week”: Spain Releases Final Pilot Results Showing 15% Productivity Boost

Spain has formally ended his two-year long national experiment on shorter working hours, which has provided the world labor market with a groundbreaking verdict. The Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Tourism released the final report

India Tops 2026 Global Talent Barometer for Workplace Wellbeing & Job Confidence

India Tops 2026 Global Talent Barometer for Workplace Wellbeing & Job Confidence

India has once again demonstrated its workforce resilience, securing the top spot in the 2026 Global Talent Barometer. The recent report released by ManpowerGroup showed that India scored one of the highest points of 77%,

Gig Workers & Inter-State Migrants to Get New Social Security Definitions in 2026 Code

Gig Workers & Inter-State Migrants to Get New Social Security Definitions in 2026 Code

The Indian labour landscape is undergoing a historic shift with the upcoming implementation of the Social Security Code in 2026. For the first time, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has introduced formal legal definitions

Burnout by 23: Why Young Workers Are Hitting the Wall Earlier Than Ever

Burnout by 23: Why Young Workers Are Hitting the Wall Earlier Than Ever

Young workers burnout has emerged as a serious workplace crisis, with many professionals feeling exhausted before their careers truly begin. Recent data shows that young workers' burnout now peaks around the age of 25—nearly two