An International Labour Organization study refutes one of the most common arguments of apologists for child labor in the hand-woven carpet industry--the so-called nimble fingers argument. Excerpts from presentations at an International Labour Organization meeting highlight the commitment to eradicating child labor. (JOW)

Telework, work carried out in a location where the worker is removed from a central office and communicates with coworkers using new technology, has become a daily routine for millions of people in the United States and Europe. Telework changes the nature of professional relationships and employment and economic development policies. (JOW)

Workplace violence has gone global, crossing borders, work settings, and occupational groups. A report from the International Labor Organization points out high-risk occupations and indicates that women are especially vulnerable. It highlights the problem and provides ways for policymakers to remove violence from the workplace. (JOW)

Discusses the hazards in forest work and the steps that the International Labour Office is taking to overcome them. (JOW)

A discussion of judicial and arbitral trends regarding sexual harassment addresses what constitutes harassment, outlines legislative action and judicial decisions, and identifies recent trends that show the evolution of social responses to it. (JOW)

As the world population ages, the number of active workers to support nonworking elders is decreasing. Early retirement and working conditions that limit older worker participation have contributed to the problem. (SK)

Ergonomics focuses on the prevention of injuries through proper design of equipment, workstations, and products. The adoption of an ergonomic philosophy in the workplace has demonstrable benefits. (JOW)

Programs to combat stress in the workplace are proving to be more cost effective than was imagined. When workers have less stress and more variety and satisfaction on the job, everybody profits. (Author/JOW)

Includes "World Industry on the Move"; "The Future Belongs to Those Who Can Adapt" (Fromont); "The Automobile Industry: Engines of Change" (O'Brien); "Negotiating Flexibility to Save Jobs" (Fromont); and "Fixing the Rules of the Game: Partners State Their Case." (JOW)

Includes "High-priced Slot in the World of Work" (Zhang); "From the 'Strategies' of Nairobi to the 'Platform' of Beijing"; "Out of the Shadows toward Global Recognition" (Mehra-Kerpelman): "Returning to Work: A Challenge for Women" (Klein); "Women at the ILO (International Labour Organisation)";…

Includes "Chemicals: Benefits and Dangers" (Obadia); "Jobs, Development and Environment" (Bhalla); "Improving the Urban Work Environment" (Miller); "Learning to Manage Tomorrow's World"; and "Indigenous Peoples and Sustainable Development" (Doohan). (JOW)

Includes "From Philanthropy to Foundation: The Roots of the ILO (International Labour Organization)" (Ghebali); The Golden Age of Standards" (Valticos); and "The Technical Cooperation Adventure" (Fromont). (JOW)

The World Employment Report indicates that the number of unemployed and underemployed workers around the world has never been higher and will grow as a result of the financial crisis in Asia and other parts of the world. Worker training provides an effective means to resolve this problem. (Author/JOW)

Women continue to work longer hours for less pay and in worse jobs than men in every country in the world. An International Labour Organization report highlights serious discrimination in job opportunities and working conditions for women. (Author)