Publications

UN Global Compact & the ILO GBDN : A powerful partnership to drive disability inclusion in business – globally and locally

The collaboration between the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and the ILO GBDN spans over a decade and continues to grow stronger.

Businesses leading the way on disability inclusion: A compilation of good corporate practices

This comprehensive compilation includes good corporate practices from 30 multinational enterprises, all members of the ILO Global Business and Disability Network, who share the goal of creating a work culture that is welcoming and inclusive of...

Making the green transition inclusive for persons with disabilities

Persons with disabilities face unique challenges in the context of climate change – both in terms of how they are directly impacted as well as the obstacle faced in taking advantage of emerging labour market opportunities - and are often overlooked...

The 'Why' and 'How' of National Business and Disability Networks

Typically, like other societal actors, enterprises are on a learning journey regarding the way disability inclusion, including the employment of persons in their own workforces, can be made effective and sustainable. National Business and Disability...

Disability inclusion in small and medium-sized enterprises: Analysis of a survey among National Business and Disability Networks

A survey by the ILO Global Business and Disability Network aimed to explore how SMEs could be better supported in their efforts to become inclusive of persons with disabilities was sent to the 36 National Business and Disability Networks. This...

Disability inclusion in the African business community: latest trends and good practices

The ILO Global Business and Disability Network conducted a technical workshop for African National Business and Disability Networks as well as a regional conference for Africa in October 2022. The key insights and practices presented during these...

Making sure that people with disabilities are not left out of the digital world of work

This easy-to-read version of the 2021 publication "An inclusive digital economy for people with disabilities" takes a closer look at the digital transformation of the world of work and how it affects opportunities and challenges for the inclusion of...

Making sure that work in the future is better and fairer for people with disabilities

This easy-to-read version of the 2019 publication "Making the future of work inclusive of people with disabilities" shows how to ensure that the future of work is inclusive, leaving no one behind, including the one billion persons with disabilities...

Leave no one offline: A primer on engaging your company on digital accessibility

Digital accessibility, not as a compliance measure, but as a “human-first” based digital inclusion transformation initiative, is at the beginning of its journey. If companies can establish digital accessibility as a foundational pillar to their...

An inclusive digital economy for people with disabilities

The technological revolution is radically transforming the world of work and this trend is not expected to slow down. In fact, the digital economy has been significantly accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital measures have been essential in...