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BSR Insight Article: ILO Experts Guide Companies on Best Labor Practices

Are workers in your supply chain free to organize? What can you do to prevent trafficking of migrant labor? These questions and more can be answered by the new International Labour Organization's (ILO) HelpDesk—a free and confidential service that can help your company align its operations with the ILO's socially responsible labor principles. Read more 

Posted: August 4, 2009 | Topics: Human Rights, Labor Migration, Supply Chain

Case Study: Defining the Role of Responsible Business in Protecting International Labor Migrants

An increasingly vital part of the global workforce, labor migrants now comprise approximately 190 million people, or about 3 percent of the world population. These migrants—many of whom are moving “South to South,” between emerging economies—often arrive in destination countries heavily indebted, with limited knowledge of local languages, laws, and culture, and with restricted access to protection. As a result, they are vulnerable to a number of human and labor rights violations, including passport withholding, bonded labor, broken contracts, and nonpayment of wages. Learn more 

Posted: June 1, 2009 Topics: Labor Migration

Report: International Labor Migration: The Responsible Role of Business

With 90 million people migrating globally for work every year, learn about the key migration trends that affect your company—and the solutions for improving working conditions along your supply chains. Contact us to learn more about this initiative or get involved in our working group. Read more 

Posted: October 28, 2008 | Topics: Consumer Products, Economic, Social & Cultural Rights, Human Rights, Labor Migration | Download (PDF)

Report: A Glimpse into the Future: A Survey of Food and Agriculture Industry Key Trends

This report reviews some of the key CSR trends emerging for the industry in the coming three to five years and point to implications for company practices. Read more 

Posted: October 8, 2007 | Topics: Climate Change, Food, Beverage & Agriculture, Labor Migration, Water | Download (PDF)

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