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04 / 01

news

The latest OECD Employment Outlook goes Green

The OECD released its Employment Outlook 2024 which focuses on how the transition to a “net-zero emissions” economy will significantly impact the labour market. The World Employment Confederation welcomes the emphasis on the importance of skilling to help transition workers to new jobs and industries, notably through apprenticeships and dual-learning programs, as well as the role of social dialogue in...

The OECD released its Employment Outlook 2024 which focuses on how the transition to a “net-zero emissions” economy will significantly...

04 / 02

news

EU Social Partners Join Forces to Enhance Social Dialogue in Temporary Agency Work

EU Social Partners Join Forces to Enhance Social Dialogue in...

Representatives of UNI Europa and WEC-Europe held a workshop in June to exchange best practices in terms of hiring, up- and re-skilling, particularly among youth, people over 55 years of age, and refugees or asylum seekers. This meeting is the first organised by the European social partners of the temporary agency work sector in the framework of their joint project aiming to...

Representatives of UNI Europa and WEC-Europe held a workshop in June to exchange best practices in terms of hiring, up-...

04 / 03

publication

Activity Report 2023

In the aftermath of the Covid pandemic and the war in Ukraine, 2023 remained marked by poly- and perma-crises. Amidst this challenging context, the World Employment Confederation has nonetheless achieved a lot, thanks to its relentless community of members, partners and stakeholders. Dive into the Activity Report 2023 to find out more!

In the aftermath of the Covid pandemic and the war in Ukraine, 2023 remained marked by poly- and perma-crises. Amidst...

04 / 04

publication

The Europe We Want. Creating Futureproof Labour Markets that Work for All

The Europe We Want. Creating Futureproof Labour Markets that Work...

As we enter 2024, a pivotal year for Europe begins to take shape! With the European Parliament elections in June and a brand-new European Commission taking the helm in the autumn, it’s time to begin shaping the social Europe we want. A new social contract, skills to empower and appropriate regulation in times of digitalisation: the vision of the HR...

As we enter 2024, a pivotal year for Europe begins to take shape! With the European Parliament elections in June...

Member of the Month

ERF

According to our most recent economic data, Ireland was the second country to record the biggest gain in people placed in jobs, compared to the year before. With a 41% increase, the Irish HR services industry made a significant contribution to better functioning of labour markets in 2022.

ERF

World Employment Conference 2024: a look back

Online Labour Market GPS

The Online Labour Market GPS is a powerful, AI-based tool developed by WEC’s Partner Lightcast to analyse the online staffing market. Based on official statistical data and online job vacancies, it offers data at global, regional, national and industry as well as a deep dive on occupations and skills. Access is an exclusive benefit of WEC membership.

Topics

Social Dialogue

Social Dialogue is key to balancing the interests of workers and businesses in industrial relations, while respecting national, cultural and regional traditions. In doing so, it has a track record in promoting quality labour conditions and productive corporations. Social Dialogue is thus an essential element to ensure decent work and economic growth, one the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Given...

Social Dialogue is key to balancing the interests of workers and businesses in industrial relations, while respecting national, cultural and...

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The HR services sector has an important role to play in helping employees manage transitions whether it is finding new roles or transitioning internally.

Jurriën Koops - Director, ABU (The Netherlands)

The overarching raison d’être of the World Employment Confederation is to support its members in growing their business in a sustainable way.

Denis Pennel - Managing Director, World Employment Confederation

Our membership to the World Employment Confederation-Europe not only brings value because it provides us with up-to-date information about EU policy developments and with the possibility to shape the position of the industry. It also gives us the opportunity to be directly involved in discussions with EU policymakers and such contacts would not be possible without the WEC.

Jakob Tietge - Head of Division at Dansk Erhver

opinion piece

The Missing Workforce: How Can We Fill The Talent Gap?

As organizations grapple with finding the talent they need, it’s imperative to adopt a multifaceted strategy to bridge this gap and pave the way for a more inclusive and resilient workforce. Viktorija Proskurovska, Labour Market Intelligence Manager at the World Employment Confederation, analyses the innovative strategies that organisations are putting in place to expand the talent pool and create more inclusive...

As organizations grapple with finding the talent they need, it’s imperative to adopt a multifaceted strategy to bridge this gap...

Private Employment Services Industry

Career Management

From outplacement to redeployment and career mobility, Career Management offers a range of services that help people and organisations navigate the complex and dynamic environment of the changing world of work. Adding value at every stage of the work life journey, career management solutions contribute to smooth labour markets and fulfilling work experiences; benefiting enterprises, individuals and society as a...

From outplacement to redeployment and career mobility, Career Management offers a range of services that help people and organisations navigate...