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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A new year of lectures about to begin. Looking forward to meeting our 2026-27 Employment Law students.

Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Following their presentations, the panellists led an open discussion which saw input from scholars across Durham University. The event underscored the importance of academic researchers, including those at Durham, in influencing international law and policy. #decentworkregulation @durham.ac.uk

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Panellists Professor Simon Deakin and Professor Rudolf Sinkovics were joined by Dr Sangheon Lee, Chief Economist of the International Labour Organisation, and Dr Valeria Perotti, Manager of the World Bank’s Business Ready (B-READY) Unit.

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Thanks to Durham Business School for hosting today’s panel discussion on Global Business & Labour Market Policy in Flux, chaired by Professor Bernd Brandl. Presentations discussed challenges facing global business and labour markets, and how researchers, businesses, and policymakers can respond.

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Wonderful to see attendance from across Durham University at today’s panel discussion on Global Business & Labour Policy in Flux, which brings together scholars and representatives from the @ilo.org and World Bank.

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The workshop convened internationally-renowned scholars and policy-makers to discuss the growing significance of business indices, particularly the World Bank’s Business Ready (B-READY) index, and their impact on, and relation to, labour law and policy at the international level.

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A great workshop on ‘Quantifying the Global Business Environment’ at Durham University Business School this morning. Sangheon Lee chaired the workshop which discussed papers for the forthcoming EJIR Special Issue I am editing.

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The view from this morning’s workshop at Durham Business School on Quantifying the Global Business Environment for a Special Issue of the European Journal of Industrial Relations I am editing. Off to a great start with much still to discuss. #decentworkregulation

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

All are welcome to a public Panel Discussion on Global Business and Labour Policy in Flux. Durham University Business School Waterside Building, Room WB-2003, Monday 14th September, 1-2pm. Speakers: Sangheon Lee (ILO) Valeria Perotti (World Bank) Simon Deakin (Cambridge) Rudolf Sinkovics (Durham).

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Looking forward to welcoming international policy-makers and scholars to Durham for our EJIR Workshop on Quantifying the Global Business Environment. A valuable opportunity for dialogue on global labour regulation policy with the ILO @ilo.org, World Bank and ITUC @ituc.bsky.social.

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

My submission to the @lowpaycommission.bsky.social 2026 Consultation. Highlighting the risk of unwaged time and calling on the Commission to stress that fully-waged working hours are a fundamental and universal protection. durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/5632795

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Researching international labour policy, business/social indicators, IFIs/labour rights? Submit an abstract & join us in Durham in September: Quantifying the Global Business Environment - Business Indices, Labour Regulation & the World Bank in International Labour Policy👉: shorturl.at/mE8tT

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

📢Calling researchers interested in labour indexes. Abstracts are invited for a Special Issue of the European Journal of Industrial Relations on 'Quantifying the Global Business Environment.' Deadline: 29th June. Further info: shorturl.at/mE8tT

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

📢Abstracts are invited for the European Journal of Industrial Relations Special Issue on 'Quantifying the Global Business Environment.' Papers welcome on B-READY, labour indicators, the World Bank in international/domestic labour policy etc. Deadline: 29th June. Further info: shorturl.at/mE8tT

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

As the #PlatformEconomy Committee meets at the International Labour Conference in Geneva, some thoughts on the working time dimensions of the proposed Convention and Recommendation. On strengthening protection and ensuring remuneration for all working hours. shorturl.at/tba3g

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

📢👇Call for Abstracts: Special Issue of the European Journal of Industrial Relations. "Quantifying the Global Business Environment: Business Indices, Labour Regulation, and the World Bank in International Labour Policy." Deadline: 29 June. Workshop: Durham, 14 September. Details: shorturl.at/mE8tT.

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Hear the beautiful Lauridsen Lux Aeterna and Dvořák Mass in D Major in the splendour of Durham Cathedral. 16th May. Tickets 👇

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Don't miss Durham Choral Society performing Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna and Dvořák’s Mass in D Major in Durham Cathedral. Saturday 16th May. Tickets 👉 durhamcathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

An amazing time at the @collingwooddurham.bsky.social Burns Night formal! Thank you to @thombrooks.bsky.social for the invitation and congratulations to the organisers.

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

An evaluation of the World Bank's Business Ready (B-READY) Labor Topic, with Sangheon Lee @ilo.org. Expanded, accepted version, forthcoming in the Modern Law Review. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.... @ssrn.bsky.social

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Excellent opening day of #ILERA2025 at @durham-university.bsky.social. Inspiring keynote from Susan Hayter @ilo.org on the defence of collective labour institutions and a privilege to convene a Special Session on #B-READY and the future of labour regulation indices.

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

The draft programme for the International Labour and Employment Relations Association (ILERA) European Congress is now available #ILERA2025. Durham, UK, 10-12 September 2025. See the programme at ilera2025.webspace.durham.ac.uk/wp-content/u....

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Lovely day at the Durham Law School Congregation ceremonies. Congratulations to all of our graduates!

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Stimulating week in Geneva at #RDW2025 sharing insights with colleagues from across the world on the rapid transformations that are reshaping working life. #DecentWork

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Congrats to the winners of our #RDW2025 Decent Work Prize! Ritvik Gupta and Priyam Vadaliya for their paper on "The Last Mile of AI Value Chains: Labor Standards for Data Work." The Prize is sponsored by the University of Melbourne Centre for Employment and Labour Relations Law.

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Valuable opportunity at #RDW2025 to reflect upon the World Bank's new Business Ready #B-READY index and the role of labour law indicators in research and policy. With Simon Deakin & Kamelia Pourkermani @cam.ac.uk and Sangheon Lee, Suki Dasgupta and Michael Watt @ilo.org.

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

⏲️Less than a week until the Regulating for Decent Work Conference @ilo.org Geneva #RDW2025. Keynote and plenary speakers: Paul Collier, Kamala Sankaran, Guy Davidov, Adelle Blackett, Pedro Conceição, Danielle Guizzo, Agustín Mario, Sangheon Lee - see www.ilo.org/rdw2025. Agenda: bit.ly/3ZKqz0U.

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Looking forward to our #RDW2025 Special Session next week on the #WorldBank's B-READY Project. With Sangheon Lee, Sukti Dasgupta, Khalid Maman Waziri @ilo.org Simon Deakin, Kamelia Pourkermani @jbs.cam.ac.uk. Thurs 3rd June, Session 5.6, Cinema Room, R2 South. Conference Agenda: bit.ly/3ZKqz0U

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Always impressive, the Student Art Prize submissions are on display in the Palatine Centre. This year on the theme of light. www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

A reminder to all #ILERA2025 particpants coming to Durham in September to register at ilera2025.eventsair.com/14th-ilera-e.... Practical information about Durham, accomodation, travel etc. now available on the website - see ilera2025.webspace.durham.ac.uk/welcome-to-d....

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

⌛A few days left to submit a paper for the International Labour and Employment Relations Association (ILERA) European Congress #ILERA2025. Durham, UK, 10-12 September 2025. Information and abstract submission: ilera2025.webspace.durham.ac.uk

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

🚨The abstracts deadline for the ILERA European Congress has been extended until 15 April. Join us in Durham 10-12 September 2025. Keynotes: Susan Hayter @ilo.org Jason Heyes @uosmanagement.bsky.social Valeria Pulignano KU Leuven Adrian Wilkinson @griffith.edu.au bit.ly/ILERA2025KN #ILERA2025

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

An opportunity to hear the exquisite Duruflé and Fauré Requiems in Durham Cathedral. Tickets now on sale: Durham Choral Society, 17th May, 7.30pm - www.durhamchoralsociety.org.uk.

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Organising a Special Session at the ILERA European Congress (Durham, 10-12 September) on Re-Quantification of Labour Law - including in the #WorldBank's B-Ready index - with Sangheon Lee @ilo.org Simon Deakin @jbs.cam.ac.uk Bernd Brandl @durham-university.bsky.social bit.ly/ILERASS25

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Prof Deirdre McCann @profmccann.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Lovely to hear from Dr Jane Rooney yesterday, sharing her Big Idea(s) at the @durham-university.bsky.social Ideas Summit 🥳🙌. Exciting presentations from all of the Leading Researchers!

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