Historical landmarks of decent work

Structured Abstract Purpose: this article systemizes the main historical milestones which led to the current concept of decent work and presents some implications for business. Approach: after presenting the scenario which gives a special meaning and importance to decent work, the historical landmarks are systematized until the definition of the Decent Work Agenda. Findings: Decent work is a concept that has evolved since the ILO Foundation in 1919 and had several important steps throughout its development: Philadelphia Declaration in 1944, ILO constitution update in 1946, Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, Human Development Report, first edition in 1990, World Summit for Social Development in 1995, ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in 1998, World Economic Forum in 1999, Global Compact in 2000, United Nations Millennium Declaration in 2000, ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization in 2008, Global Jobs Compact in 2009, and inclusion in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Throughout this development we can witness the refinement and operationalization of the concept, its institutionalization and its spread at political level, at least as an intention. Practical implications: the business area is a privileged forum to turn policies into practices and some examples are provided. Value: although decent work emerged in a very different social and economic scenario from the present time, it is claimed to be even more topical and relevant for the development of business and society today.

Cartografia das aprendizagens formais para adultos na cidade de Estremoz: o período 2000-2005

O presente trabalho centra-se no levantamento das entidades promotoras de certificação formal, académica ou profissional, na cidade de Estremoz, direcionadas a adultos, no respeitante ao ensino não superior. Assumindo como ponto de partida a identificação desta oferta, pretende-se delinear um desenho cartográfico que permita conhecer e caracterizar a oferta de qualificação existente entre 2000/2005. Pretende-se compreender como esta contribuiu para a qualificação do público adulto, e, perceber, se foi ao encontro das necessidades socioeconómicas desta cidade, tentando compreender qual o seu impacto no que concerne ao desenvolvimento social e humano. Identificadas as entidades existentes, sustentada numa abordagem quantitativa, foram aplicados dois questionários visando caracterizar a educação formal, e, qual o seu contributo para o desenvolvimento deste público específico tendo-se verificado alguma preocupação em responder às necessidades sociais identificadas. Considera-se ainda a existência de um aumento na oferta formativa ao longo do tempo, associado à melhoria do desempenho profissional em que se estabelece uma relação entre empregabilidade e qualificação juntamente com a preocupação de promover a formação holística do cidadão; ABSTRACT:This paper focuses on the survey of promoters of formal certification, academic or professional, in Estremoz, aimed at adults, with respect to non-higher education. Taking as its starting point the identification of this offering, it is intend to outline a cartographic design to ascertain and characterize the range of qualifications between 2000/2005. The objective is to understand how this contributed to the qualification of the adult public, and notice if it was according the socioeconomic needs of the city, trying to understand its impact regarding social and human development. Identified existing entities, sustained in a quantitative methodology, two questionnaires were applied to characterize the formal education, what their contribution to the development of this specific audience and there has been some concern in responding to social needs identified. It is further considered that there is an increase in training provision over time associated with the improvement of professional performance which establishes a relationship between employability and qualification concerning the promotion of holistic formation of the citizen.

Desenvolvimento e espiritualidade: Percursos de vida dos ministros ordenados da Igreja Católica

Este estudo procurou conhecer em que medida a espiritualidade se relaciona com o desenvolvimento ao longo da vida adulta. A amostra é constituída por, 4 Ministros ordenados da Igreja Católica, com idades compreendidas entre os 42 e 66 anos. A abordagem teórica foi conduzida em duas vertentes: 1) serviu-se das teorias de desenvolvimento e 2) incidiu sobre o estudo da espiritualidade e a forma como ela se relaciona com o desenvolvimento humano. Na parte metodológica, estudaram-se quatro histórias de vida, recolhidas inicialmente sob a forma escrita e depois completadas através de entrevistas abertas, que foram analisadas através da análise de conteúdo. Nos casos estudados verificou-se a presença da espiritualidade no percurso de vida e também que a mesma influenciou significativamente o seu desenvolvimento, onde os fatores comuns, que permitem relacionar a espiritualidade com desenvolvimento são visíveis e imprescindíveis para que o crescimento no sentido da vida plena aconteça com normalidade. ABSTRACT: This study intends to understand how spirituality is related to human development throughout adult life. The sample consists of four Catholic Ministers, with ages between 42 and 66 years old. The theoretical approach was conducted in two parts: 1) based on development theories and 2) focused on the study of spirituality and its relation with human development. ln the methodological part four life stories were studied, initially collected in written form and then completed by open interviews, analyzed through content analysis. ln the studied cases, spirituality was noticed in the life journey of ministers and it strongly affected its development. Moreover, common factors of association between spirituality and development are also visible and essential so that the path towards life fulfillment and full life happens normally.