This course will examine the global and local labour landscape, exploring the impact of education and labour market demand, knowledge and skills for the 4.0 industrial revolution, social security and labour protection, labour migration, disabled workers and return to work unemployment, employability and the gig economy, labour markets and the COVID-19 pandemic, the aging workforce, and gender in the workplace. Students will engage in discussions and reflections on these topics to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and complexities of the modern labour market. The course will provide critical thinking skills and the knowledge necessary to navigate the ever-evolving global labour landscape.