All Articles About Labor Migration

Blog: How Business Can Link Migration and Development

Guy Morgan, Director, Advisory Services

The Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) took place last week in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Chad Bolick and I were "expert observers" (as opposed to “delegates”), representing BSR at the GFMD Civil Society Days (CSDs)—the two and half days set aside for representatives from civil society organizations (academics, NGOs, development institutions, non-profits, and the odd company) to discuss the challenges of migration and its impact on development outcomes. The CSDs preceded the GFMD Government Days (GDs) which took up the rest of the week. Read more →

Posted: November 18, 2010 | Topics: Human Rights, Labor Migration

Blog: Safeguarding the Movement of Migrant Workers

Chris Nolan, Associate Director, Advisory Services Guy Morgan, Director, Advisory Services

International labor migration is a burgeoning byproduct of globalization, with more than 214 million migrant workers worldwide. As emerging economies continue to grow--despite the global downturn--an increasing percentage of these workers are moving between developing countries and, in many cases, having their fundamental rights undermined during the recruitment and employment process. Read more →

Posted: November 10, 2010 | Topics: Human Rights, Labor Migration

BSR Insight Article: Actress and Activist Challenges Us to 'Engage When the Going Gets Rough'

The BSR Conference 2010 plenary and I³ sessions featured global experts who shared ideas on how to integrate innovation into strategy and core business. Read more →

Posted: November 9, 2010 | Topics: Economic, Social & Cultural Rights, Human Rights, Labor Migration, Strategy & Integration, Supply Chain

Blog: Migration in the Middle East: On the Ground in the UAE

Guy Morgan, Director, Advisory Services

On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday, I was given the great honor of delivering a presentation on CSR and employees at the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi. The presentation was part of a seminar sponsored by Eta Ascom Star Group, UAE to look at the issue of mental health among migrant workers in the Emirates and intended to offer insights into what leading companies around the globe are doing to support and protect their employees. The seminar was eye opening for a number of reasons. Read more →

Posted: October 12, 2010 | Topics: Labor Migration

Report: Good Practice Guide: Global Migration

This report provides policy guidance on all key international labor migration areas for international companies, employers, and contractors. This collection of what BSR considers “good practice” is not an auditable standard and is not a substitute for company codes of conduct. This document will evolve as the dialogue on international labor migration evolves. Read more →

Posted: September 28, 2010 | Topics: Economic, Social & Cultural Rights, Human Rights, Labor Migration, Strategy & Integration | Download (PDF)