ITCILO and the private sector

Our courses and activities are designed to respond to companies’ most pressing needs and help them achieve sustainable growth. For example, a company might seek to improve its understanding of the Decent Work Agenda, while at the same time mainstreaming fundamental principles and rights at work with suppliers and business partners across supply chains. That is where we come in.

Responsible business conduct is all about adhering to principles related to international labour standards, complying with national legislation and buyers’ codes, improving working conditions, and respecting workers’ rights. It is also one way to make business more competitive, successful and sustainable

Disputes in the workplace lead to lower production processes and employee satisfaction. That is why the ITCILO has developed training packages aiming to disseminate best strategies and tools to prevent labour disputes from happening in the first place, and mitigating their impact when they do.

We help companies reducing the level of conflict in the workplace by understanding the guiding principles of conflict prevention and management, applying best practices, and improving existing processes. Learning topics include conflict prevention, grievance mechanisms, workplace cooperation etc…

Social dialogue is of a paramount importance for achieving Decent Work.  One main goal is to achieve quality decisions and policies by involving the main actors:  employers, workers, and their representatives. Effective social dialogue helps companies deal with problems like COVID-19 pandemic, inequalities, and solid growth.

Our courses help promote sound industrial relations at workplace. For that reason, we work with companies to explore good practices that meet the needs and concerns of all parties involved, bearing in mind that there is no “one size fits all” model of social dialogue.

A safe and healthy working environment is critical not only to a safe workforce, but also a productive business. This is even more important now, as the world battles an ongoing health crisis. Our main objective is a world of work with zero workplace deaths, accidents and diseases.

Occupational safety and health, including compliance with the OSH requirements pursuant to national laws and regulations, is a necessity for responsible businesses and employers.

We offer training activities that help companies comply with OSH requirements and manage health and safety at work. Our courses cover a range of topics, including risk assessment, prevention, health and safety committees, COVID-19 crisis, fire safety, and hazardous substances. Together, we can protect workers’ safety and health throughout supply chains.

Freedom from discrimination is a fundamental human right. Women, in particular, are major contributors to supply chains; they are disproportionately affected by decent work deficits in global supply chains.

It is important to recognize and avoid bias in processes and practices at work. We help companies build more respectful and inclusive workplaces. Through well-established participatory methods and research, companies are guided to recognize and avoid organizational processes and practices, which may lead to inequitable and/or discriminatory outcomes. Together, we can promote a future of decent work with gender equality and cultivate a culture of inclusion.