The Global Labor Market Conference 2025 took place in Riyadh on 29-30 January. Reuters Plus spoke to world-renowned experts and policymakers covering the discussions at the event. These interviews provided unique insights into the evolving landscape of global employment and workforce dynamics.
Saudi Arabia’s vision to transform global youth employment
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Dr. Al-Yamani explains Takamol and Qiwa's innovations in streamlining Saudi Arabia's labor markets.
Saudi Arabia's digital revolution in labor markets
H.E. Ahmad bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, the Minister for Human Resources and Social Development, shares Saudi Arabia’s successful labor market initiatives, including 2.4 million private sector employees and ambitious training programs, while hosting global dialogue on pressing workforce challenges.
Saudi Arabia’s vision to transform global youth employment
At GLMC, ILO Director-General H.E. Gilbert F. Houngbo addresses global reskilling needs and social protection priorities.
ILO Director-General on workforce evolution and a just transition
Bettina Schaller, President, World Employment Confederation, outlines how private employment solutions can transform global labor markets.
Bridging employment gaps through public-private partnership
University of Chicago Professor James Robinson explores how the Global South can lead development narratives and addresses AI's potential impact on global inequality.
Rethinking global development beyond Western models
Rethinking global development beyond Western models
University of Chicago Professor James Robinson explores how the Global South can lead development narratives and addresses AI's potential impact on global inequality.
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Bridging employment gaps through public-private partnership
Bettina Schaller, President, World Employment Confederation, outlines how private employment solutions can transform global labor markets.
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ILO Director-General on workforce evolution and a just transition
At GLMC, ILO Director-General H.E. Gilbert F. Houngbo addresses global reskilling needs and social protection priorities.
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Saudi Arabia’s vision to transform global youth employment
H.E. Ahmad bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, the Minister for Human Resources and Social Development, shares Saudi Arabia’s successful labor market initiatives.
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Learn more about GLMC and its impact on shaping the future of labor markets
Minister Işıkhan outlines Türkiye's comprehensive approach to addressing NEETs, digital transformation, and women's employment, while highlighting the success of social dialogue in shaping labor policies.
Türkiye's vision for inclusive labor markets
University of Chicago Professor James Robinson explores how the Global South can lead development narratives and addresses AI's potential impact on global inequality.
Rethinking global development beyond Western models
Rethinking global development beyond Western models
University of Chicago Professor James Robinson explores how the Global South can lead development narratives and addresses AI's potential impact on global inequality.
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The third edition of the Global Labor Market Conference brought together policymakers, business leaders, and international organizations in Riyadh on 26-27 January.
Reuters Plus was on the ground speaking to leading voices about the forces reshaping work worldwide—from AI's impact on job quality to the skills mismatch across sectors. These conversations offer fresh perspectives on how governments and businesses are responding to rapid labor market transformation.
Türkiye's vision for inclusive labor markets
Minister Işıkhan outlines Türkiye's comprehensive approach to addressing NEETs, digital transformation, and women's employment, while highlighting the success of social dialogue in shaping labor policies.
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Future of work: ILO's blueprint
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Reimagining work's future
How is the world's premier labor conference tackling AI disruption, shadow economies and workforce resilience? Dr. Ahmad Al-Yamani, CEO, GLMC, shares his vision for crisis-proofing employment and building a more adaptable global workforce.
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Transforming tomorrow's global workforce
What are the outlines critical strategies for navigating today's shifting labor markets? Iffath Sharif, Global Director for Social Protection and Jobs, World Bank reveals findings from two new World Bank reports and marks the Global Labor Market Academy's first graduating cohort.
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Mobilizing the global workforces
Pakistan is expanding the country's overseas workforce. Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources, Government of Pakistan, outlines new employment initiatives, welfare programs for workers abroad, and how workforce mobility can drive economic opportunity globally.
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From GLMC 2026 in Riyadh, Pakistan's Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, unveils plans to expand the country's overseas workforce. He discusses new employment initiatives, welfare programs for workers abroad, and how workforce mobility can create economic opportunities in the evolving global labor market.
Mobilizing global workforces for economic growth
From GLMC 2026 in Riyadh, World Bank's Global Director for Social Protection and Jobs, Iffath Sharif, discusses critical strategies for addressing labor market shifts. Iffath explores how re-skilling can reduce gender disparities, reveals findings from two new World Bank reports, and celebrates the Global Labor Market Academy's first graduating cohort.
Transforming tomorrow's global workforce
GLMC CEO Dr. Ahmad Al-Yamani reveals how GLMC is tackling AI disruption, shadow economies and workforce resilience. The innovator behind the world's premier labor conference shares his vision for crisis-proofing employment.
Reimagining work's future
How do we ensure decent work for all as AI transforms industries? ILO Director-General H.E. Gilbert F. Houngbo shares strategies for inclusion, shadow economy solutions and measurable labor standards at GLMC 2026.
Future of work: ILO's blueprint
GLMC 2025
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Bridging employment gaps through public-private partnership
Bettina Schaller, President, World Employment Confederation, outlines how private employment solutions can transform global labor markets.
PLAY VIDEO
ILO Director-General on workforce evolution and a just transition
At GLMC, ILO Director-General H.E. Gilbert F. Houngbo addresses global reskilling needs and social protection priorities.
PLAY VIDEO
Saudi Arabia's digital revolution in labor markets
Dr. Al-Yamani explains Takamol and Qiwa's innovations in streamlining Saudi Arabia's labor markets.
PLAY VIDEO
Saudi Arabia’s vision to transform global youth employment
H.E. Ahmad bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, the Minister for Human Resources and Social Development, shares Saudi Arabia’s successful labor market initiatives.
PLAY VIDEO
Bettina Schaller, President, World Employment Confederation, outlines how private employment solutions can transform global labor markets.
Bridging employment gaps through public-private partnership
At GLMC, ILO Director-General H.E. Gilbert F. Houngbo addresses global reskilling needs and social protection priorities.
ILO Director-General on workforce evolution and a just transition
Dr. Al-Yamani explains Takamol and Qiwa's innovations in streamlining Saudi Arabia's labor markets.
Saudi Arabia's digital revolution in labor markets
H.E. Ahmad bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, the Minister for Human Resources and Social Development, shares Saudi Arabia’s successful labor market initiatives, including 2.4 million private sector employees and ambitious training programs, while hosting global dialogue on pressing workforce challenges.
Saudi Arabia’s vision to transform global youth employment
From GLMC 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's Minister for Human Resources and Social Development, H.E. Ahmad bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, discusses the Kingdom's role in shaping global labor policy. He explores the evolution of GLMC, Saudi Arabia's labor market reforms and their measurable impacts, and strategies for creating sustainable work environments aligned with Vision 2030.
Saudi labor market leadership
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Saudi labor market leadership
Saudi Arabia’s labor market reforms are delivering measurable results. H.E. Ahmad bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, Minister for Human Resources and Social Development, Saudi Arabia explores the Kingdom's evolving role in global laborpolicy and strategies for building sustainable work environments.
Mobilizing global workforces for economic growth
From GLMC 2026 in Riyadh, Pakistan's Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, unveils plans to expand the country's overseas workforce. He discusses new employment initiatives, welfare programs for workers abroad, and how workforce mobility can create economic opportunities in the evolving global labor market.
PLAY VIDEO
From GLMC 2026 in Riyadh, Pakistan's Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, unveils plans to expand the country's overseas workforce. He discusses new employment initiatives, welfare programs for workers abroad, and how workforce mobility can create economic opportunities in the evolving global labor market.
Mobilizing global workforces for economic growth
GLMC 2026 - Highlights
From labor market leadership to transforming tomorrow's workforce, watch the key takeaways from this year's Global Labor Market Conference.
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From labor market leadership to transforming tomorrow's workforce, watch the key takeaways from this year's Global Labor Market Conference.
GLMC 2026 - Highlights
From GLMC 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's Minister for Human Resources and Social Development,
H.E. Ahmad bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, discusses the Kingdom's role in shaping global labor policy.
He explores the evolution of GLMC, Saudi Arabia's labor market reforms and their measurable impacts, and strategies for creating sustainable work environments aligned with Vision 2030.
Saudi labor market leadership
Future of work: ILO's blueprint
How do we ensure decent work for all as AI transforms industries? ILO Director-General H.E. Gilbert F. Houngbo shares strategies for inclusion, shadow economy solutions and measurable labor standards at GLMC 2026.
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As AI transforms industries, what strategies should be deployed to ensure decent work for all? H.E. Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General, ILO, outlines approaches to shadow economies, workforce inclusion and measurable labor standards for a more equitable future of work.