Employment and Decent Work: A Catalyst for Sustainable Economic and Social Development

Abstract

Employment and decent work are the main factors for realistic economic growth and social integration for global stability. Decent work is a holistic, profitable employment, better take-home pay, security in the place of work, social welfare, and regard for the rights of workers (ILO, 1999). Despite the global developments, such as the International Organization in the United Nations that was created for Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8), a lot of developed countries in their developing regions are experiencing problems connected to joblessness, partial employment, casual labour, and hazardous working environments (United Nations, 2015). This paper examines the meaning of employment and decent work, its importance to economic development, peaceful coexistence, and the difficulties in achieving it. A qualitative analytical approach and secondary data from global labour reports were used to carry out the research work, and the results show that it's necessary and compulsory to promote decent work and employment in the world at large. Considering the results of the work, we recommend that equitable workforce policies, competency building, and enhanced institutional labour institutions be the roadmap to realizing decent work for all.