In India this summer, mercury breached the 46 degree celsius mark in several places and set the highest record of 49 degree in the Capital. Hope silver trickles of water bring the much awaited relief. However, when it comes to employment, this scorching heat is still felt by the migrants and daily wage workers across the country. The unfortunate ripple effects of COVID-19 pandemic have been reflected in the economic and social trends emerging from countries across the globe. On the other hand, economic growth, which positively affects job creation, seems optimistic, considering the 2022-23 budget that provides a strong impetus for growth, with capital expenditure being stepped up sharply by 35.4% to Rs 7.50 lakh crore from Rs. 5,54 lakh crore in the current financial year.
The challenge of growing inequality and unfair practices among employees have created hurdles for an ideal work environment. In a bid to create a conducive work environment that is beneficial for employees and optimize productivity, companies are attempting to make a transition.
World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2022
Throughout 2021, the Covid-19 pandemic has weakened the economic, financial, and social fabric across the globe. However, the recovery of different regions across the world has been at different speeds and intensity, owing largely to differences in vaccination coverage and economic recovery measures. This resulted in developed countries recouping significant elements of their employment and income losses, while emerging and developing economies continue to struggle with the labor market fall out of workplace closures and weak economic activity.
Without effective international and domestic policies, is it possible that it would take years to fully restore the damage?
This report by ILO highlights the widening gaps in labor market opportunities & its role in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on employment & earnings. Further warning concerns over growing inequality in earnings.
The Women at Work by Deloitte Reports talks about a survey of 5000 women conducted across 10 countries. It aims to understand how women’s experiences in the workplace impact their engagement and career progression.
India generates about 3.5 million tons of plastic waste annually. However, very little is understood and researched about the situation of plastic waste that has engulfed rural India. Pratham conducted the Rural Plastic Waste Management Survey in May 2022 where we covered 710 villages in 15 states across India to understand their waste management process of segregation & disposal of the plastic waste that is generated. We further captured the available facilities at the village panchayat.
In this report, one of our team member shares her experience of operationalizing the survey on the field and its challenges.
