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Global labor markets are undergoing one of the fastest transformations in modern history. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report, five forces are driving this shift: rapid technological change, geoeconomic fragmentation, persistent economic uncertainty, demographic transitions, and the global move toward sustainability. Together, they are redefining not only how we work, but also where and why we work.

Change has always been part of the labor market story, but the velocity and scope of today’s disruption are unlike anything we’ve seen before.

To help you make sense of this evolving landscape, the IESE Library has curated a range of trusted resources to highlight both the opportunities and challenges shaping the workforce of tomorrow. Start exploring, and discover this new world of work.

1. Labor Market Data & Dashboards

1.1 International Organizations & Statistical Agencies

Eurostat
Eurostat Labour Market Statistics
International Labour Organization (ILO) – ILOSTAT data base
OECD Data Explorer
USA Bureau of Labor Statistics

1.2 Databases Subscribed by the Library

Statista Labor. Statistics & Facts

LSEG Workspace – Datastream
Access LSGE Workspace using the PCs available at Barcelona (Financial Room) or Madrid Libraries. Ask staff for password.

Bloomberg
Barcelona Library PC only (Financial Room). Ask staff for password.

2. Global Trends and Insights Reports

2.1 International Organizations

• ILO
World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2025
ILO. Flagship Publications

• OECD
OECD Employment Outlook 2025
OECD Topic. Employment

European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound)

2.2 Private Analysts and Consulting Firms

LSEG Workspace. Aftermarket Research AMR
For Aftermarket Research reports, please contact the Library.

LinkedIn Economic Graph. Labour Market Insights Based on Profiles/jobs

• World Employment Confederation
World of Work
Labour Market Intelligence Insights Q3 2025

Manpower Insights
Randstad Workmonitor 2025
Deloitte Human Capital Trends
McKinsey. HR Monitor 2025

3. Literature on Labor Markets

Discovery
The search retrieves a broad range of results on “labor markets.” You can narrow it down by adding keywords related to your specific interest (e.g., region, sector, or topic) or by filtering by material type (book, article, etc.).
Web of Science. Search academic, peer-reviewed journal articles.
Econlit. Index of economics research from scholarly journals, books, and working papers, produced by the American Economic Association.
IESE Insight
Econbiz. Open access economic literature.
NBER. Labor Studies Program
World Economic Forum. Strategic Intelligence. Future of Work