Executive Solutions to New Forms of Work
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Executive Solutions to New Forms of Work
7–11 July 2025
The course is available in English
Introduction to the course
This course is designed for senior professionals and policymakers in the field of social protection who seek to address the evolving landscape of the labour markets. As digital platforms, gig-work and non-standard employment models reshape the world of work, the need for executive and innovative social protection strategies that are both inclusive and adaptive is gaining a priority. The course aims to provide insights to challenges and opportunities that the new forms of work present, guiding participants through policy design, implementation as well as administrative and IT solutions. By exploring case studies and emerging practices, participants will be versed into the forward-looking solutions for social protection frameworks that ensure protection for all, regardless of the employment status.
Who attends this course?
The course is designed for executives, managers, planners and other professionals committed to building universal and comprehensive social protection systems, ensuring that no one is left behind. It is intended for a range of professionals from both the governmental and non-governmental sectors, including employers' and workers' organizations. This course will be equally beneficial for professionals from the UN agencies, civil society organizations, research institutes and consultancy firms.
What will I learn?
- Understand the implications of digitalization, automation, and globalization for labour markets and social protection systems.
- Become familiar with key policy debates and international frameworks as well as emerging approaches to adapting social protection systems to dynamic labour market realities.
- Identify the main social protection gaps emerging from new forms of employment, including platform work, gig economy roles, and other non-standard employment arrangements.
- Explore innovative legal, institutional, and technological approaches to extending social protection to all workers, including those with multiple employers or unclear employment status.
- Gain practical insights into administrative innovations, regulatory and governance frameworks at national and international levels influencing platform work and social protection innovation.
- Reflect on the role of employment classification, contributory mechanisms, and portability of entitlements.
- Learn to assess effectiveness, equity, and sustainability of executive-level social protection solutions for emerging labour forms.
What will I be able to do?
- Identify key challenges and opportunities in expanding social protection coverage for workers in non-standard and digital employment settings.
- Assess the relevance of international labour standards and recommendations for your national system.
- Draw lessons from comparative practices and adapt insights to your organization’s or country’s strategic priorities.
- Recognize entry points for legal or institutional reform that improve inclusiveness and adequacy of protection.
- Reflect on financing strategies and the use of digital technologies in benefits administration.
- Strengthen your ability to engage in informed dialogue with stakeholders and formulate ideas for collaborative, cross-sectoral approaches to policy adaptation and innovation.
Why should I join?
- Gain a forward-looking perspective on how labour market shifts impact the design of inclusive and sustainable social protection systems.
- Engage with global expertise from the ILO, ITCILO and other key institutions working on future-oriented reforms.
- Deepen your capacity to analyse challenges and articulate policy responses in a rapidly changing employment landscape.
- Connect with peers from across countries and sectors, sharing experiences and strategies in an interactive learning environment.
- Access a curated set of materials, case studies, tools, and frameworks that can inspire your own policy or organizational initiatives.
- Reflect on real-world innovations that address administrative, legal, and financial bottlenecks in extending protection.
- Take a step towards achieving the ITCILO Diploma for Social Protection, an accreditation for the next generation of social protection practitioners.
Prove your skills with a Diploma
This course is eligible for the Diploma For Social Protection Managers. To achieve the Diploma, successful candidates must complete four eligible courses within a five year period and undertake a capstone assessment.
