Global Workforce Publications
Get Ready for International Workforce Day
The NAWB International Workforce Day is getting a lot of press and positive response. We want participants to be fully up-to-speed on break-out topics, to get the most out of the day. This new publication section contains helpful links, white papers and publications about global workforce issues, solutions and innovations. See why these global issues matter to you locally, and get some early insights into the International Day discussions. Have publications and information to share? Post on Twitter using hashtag #NAWBForum.
Work Ability Index (WAI) in the Netherlands
In the summer of 2007, the Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment made the decision that the concept of Workability and the WAI questionnaire should be promoted on a national scale in the Netherlands. The objective of the Ministry is to encourage a growing number of organisations and sectors to increase sustainable employability by using the WAI. The labour market in the Netherlands demands a labour force that works and will work longer, healthier and happier.
Towers Perrin Global Workforce Study
This is
the largest ever single survey of employees working for midsize and large companies in 16 countries across four continents reveals significant differences, and some surprising similarities, in people’s attitudes, needs, work ethic and personal commitment to jobs and companies.
OECD Skills Strategies
This white paper outlines the rationale for the OECD Skills Strategy that seeks to improve both OECD countries and non-member countries workforce skills challenges.
US Workers Behind Korea, UK, Germany, 19 others in Science and Math
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development analyzed education rates in its member countries and found that the U.S. is below average in the relative number of 25- to 34-year-old workers who have a degree in so-called STEM fields such as science, engineering, computing and statistics.
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