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.
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ILO Director-General on workforce evolution and a just transition
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Bridging employment gaps through public-private partnership
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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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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.
PLAY VIDEO
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 digital revolution in employment services
H.E. Eng. Al Yamani explains Takamol and Qiwa's innovations in streamlining Saudi Arabia's workforce development.
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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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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.
PLAY VIDEO
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 Huongbo 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
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.
PLAY VIDEO
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
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.
PLAY VIDEO
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.
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