‘Countless opportunities’ for new people-centred workplace, but ‘decisive action’ critical

22 January 2019
Economic Development
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Unprecedented innovations in the world of work provide “countless opportunities” but unless they are embraced through action, inequality and uncertainty will only widen in the workplace, according to a landmark new International Labour Organization (ILO) report released on Tuesday.

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