CSR and the labour market

Bengt E. Johansson

CSR Ambassador Riyadh 19 February, 2014

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CSR objectives
Human rights Social/labour rights Environment Anti-corruption

from UN Global Compact www.unglobalcompact.com

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CSR is not about abiding to the law but doing something over and above the law

TRUST LAW LAW

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Equality in labour market in Europe

European Institute of Gender Equality (EIGE) Proposed by Sweden 1999, decided on by EU institutions 2004, opened in Vilnius 2010 Best statistics of gender issues in Europe, see slides on Gender equality index Different result if you search on gender gap for work, education, economy, health, power

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The leading country is following pages marked with colour

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Policy issues in Europe today

Representation of women in management positions (EU Parliament law in November 2013 indicating 40% minimum in boards) Sharp divisions among parties, countries In Swedens cabinet 50-50 since 1991 45-55 in the Swedish parliament 2012 Equal pay for same job will be realized only 2138 (if present trend continues)

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Development of female/male labour participation in Sweden 1970-2011

Not in labor market Unempl 1-19 h/w 20-34 h/w

Full time

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MENA situation according to OECD

OECD has a gender program for MENA countries with comparable statistics Female participation varies and is low in some countries Female unemployment is much higher than male unemployment in UE and Saudi Arabia

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World Economic Forum has published Gender Gap Report

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Thank you!
Contact details:

bengt.e.johansson@gov.se Twitter: @SwedenonCSR www.ud.se/csr

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