Metro (03.05.2018) Les nouvelles technologies auront un effet bénéfique sur l’emploi d’après un employeur belge sur quatre, selon l’étude « Révolution des Compétences 2.0 » publiée par ManpowerGroup. Par ailleurs, 66 % des employeurs belges prévoient de maintenir leurs effectifs au cours des deux prochaines années face à la digitalisation.

Social Europe (01.05.2018) What makes Europe different from many other parts of the world? One answer is social protection: the principle of assisting the most vulnerable in society and guaranteeing a minimum standard of wellbeing – a social safety net.

francetvinfo /29.04.2018) "Il y a urgence à tout repenser de fond en comble". Patrick Bouet, président du conseil national de l'Ordre des médecins, demande, dimanche 29 avril, au gouvernement "une réforme globale" du système de santé qu'il juge "à bout de souffle", dans un entretien au Journal du dimanche. "Nous sommes vraiment arrivés à la fin d'un cycle", déclare Patrick Bouet, auteur du livre Santé : Explosion programmée (éditions de l'Observatoire) qui paraît mercredi.

Les Eco (30.04.2018) La CFCIM a organisé, jeudi 26 avril, son Forum adhérents, animé par le  directeur général de la CNSS. Saïd Ahmidouch y a présenté les principaux  indicateurs de l’activité. Entre 2005 et 2017, le nombre de salariés déclarés est passé de 1,58 à 3,38 millions. L’année dernière, la population éligible à l’AMO était de l’ordre de 6,39 millions.

newburghgazette (29.04.2018) He said that the Chamber co-operated with the official bodies to develop legislation and laws that contributed to improving living standards and safety of workers and encouraging the private sector to raise the level of occupational safety and health requirements by selecting the best companies.

Chinadaily (23.04.2018) The Chinese Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security on Sunday issued the country's first electronic certificate of social security, at the opening of the Digital China Summit in Fuzhou, capital of East China's Fujian province.

ilo.org (20.09.2018) This report provides one of the first comparative studies of working conditions on five major micro-task platforms that operate globally.

digital.govt.nz (18.12.2017) In December 2016, 4 agencies launched SmartStart, the first-ever government ‘life event’ project — a new approach where government services are based on key events in people’s lives, rather than how government agencies are set up.

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the most important change in data privacy regulation in 20 years - we're here to make sure you're prepared​. This website is a resource to educate the public about the main elements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)  

After four years of preparation and debate the GDPR was finally approved by the EU Parliament on 14 April 2016. Enforcement date: 25 May 2018 - at which time those organizations in non-compliance may face heavy fines. 

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) replaces the Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC and was designed to harmonize data privacy laws across Europe, to protect and empower all EU citizens data privacy and to reshape the way organizations across the region approach data privacy. The key articles of the GDPR, as well as information on its business impact, can be found throughout this site. 

worldbank.org (18/02/2018) Crisis is becoming a new normal in the world today. Over the past 30 years, the world has lost more than 2.5 million people and almost $4 trillion to natural disasters.

Overview of the national laws on electronic health records in the EU Member States The study has two main goals. First, to provide an overview of the national laws on electronic health records within the EU Member States. Second, to assess the interaction of these national laws with the provision of cross-border eHealth services mentioned in Directive on patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare (2011/24/EU) . For each EU Member State (and Norway) a specific country report is available, containing the legal requirements applying to EHRs. These reports are not only focused on the current state of affairs, but also take into account potential future legislation. The national reports are used to perform a comparative analysis resulting in concrete recommendations, on a broad range of issues, for both national and EU actors.

ECLAC (August 2017) Digital work platforms are transforming labor markets around the world. Firms that own, manage and deploy these work platforms have reframed employer–worker relations by defining their core business as the provision of the technology that enables certain services to be provided rather than the provision of those services, and offering their workers independent contractor arrangements rather than employee contracts. This has significant consequences in terms of wages, jobs security and other working conditions.

Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (13.03.2018) The Action Plan will implement the UN Convention that entered into force in summer 2016. The aim is to strengthen the rights of persons with disabilities and to improve their opportunities for participation.

The G7 Future of Work Forum is a platform where you can find strategies, good practices and experiences of G7 countries in addressing emerging labour market challenges. The Forum was adopted in 2017 by G7 Labour and Employment Ministers under the Italian Presidency and launched under the Canadian Presidency at the G7 Employment Ministerial meeting in March 2018. The Forum is hosted and managed by the OECD.

 La Nouvelle Tribune (18.04.2018) La cérémonie d’inauguration de la 15e Conférence internationale de l’Association international de la sécurité sociale (AISS) portant sur les Technologies de l’information et de la Communication dans le domaine de la sécurité sociale, qui a lieu les 18, 19 et 20 avril 2018, s’est déroulée sous la présidence du ministre du Travail et de l’insertion professionnelle, Mohammed Yatim, et de M. Saïd Ahmidouch, Directeur Général de la CNSS.

Aujourd'hui le Maroc (18.04.2018) La Caisse nationale de sécurité sociale (CNSS) organisera du 18 au 20 avril à Casablanca la 15ème édition de la conférence internationale de l’Association internationale de la sécurité sociale (AISS).

Trend (18.04.2018) Sozialversicherung und Sozialpartner wappnen sich für die Reform der Sozialversicherung. Bei einer Veranstaltung der Wirtschaftskammer Wien warnten Experten Dienstagabend vor Verschlechterungen bei der Gesundheitsversorgung. Der Vorsitzende des Hauptverbandes der Sozialversicherungsträger, Alexander Biach, forderte im APA-Gespräch, dass eine Reform "gemeinsam mit den Sozialpartnern" erfolgen muss.

sdg.iisd.org/news (12.04.2018) The UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has updated its Social Protection Toolbox, an online platform for policy makers to share experiences and good practices in providing healthcare and income security. The refreshed platform offers over 100 examples of good practices from around the world, and users can apply an online assessment tool to identify gaps in social protection coverage by country and population group. The toolbox was initially developed by ESCAP’s Social Development Division, in cooperation with other UN regional commissions, and was promoted in 2014 and 2015 for policy makers and planners.

El Observador (17.04.2018) La flexibilización del acceso a las jubilaciones a partir de la ley 18.395 de 2008 dio lugar a un incremento tanto en el stock como en las altas jubilatorias que se sostuvo hasta 2014.

Daily Times (17.04.2018) A social protection model presently being implemented through the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) across Pakistan is meant to effectively support and empower women, children and poorest segments of the society.

Le Figaro (16.04.2018) Dimanche soir, Emmanuel Macron a évoqué la possibilité de repenser la prise en charge des personnes âgées dépendantes. Parmi ses propositions, la création d'un «cinquième risque» couvert par la Sécurité sociale a été mise sur la table. Mais de quoi parle-t-on exactement?

New technologies make access to services easier and more convenient. Guangdong provides a model in China’s efforts to develop a national integrated social security information system

ZAWYA (16.04.2018)  Research investigates key concerns, insurance awareness levels and remittance habits of low-income migrant workers in the country

Franceinfo (11.04.2018) Le gouvernement japonais incite les retraités à retourner travailler. Ils le font par goût du travail ou par précarité.