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05 / 01

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New Report Highlights Pathways to Stronger Social Dialogue in Temporary Agency Work

New Report Highlights Pathways to Stronger Social Dialogue in Temporary...

Concluding a two-year joint research project, WEC-Europe and UNI Europa, the European social partners of the temporary agency work sector, release a report aiming at strengthening social dialogue across Europe. Drawing on concrete case studies, the report showcases how social partners can work together to deliver better outcomes for workers, employers, and society at large and hopes to inspire further...

Concluding a two-year joint research project, WEC-Europe and UNI Europa, the European social partners of the temporary agency work sector,...

05 / 02

news

No Blanket Solution: WEC-Europe Calls For Nuanced Approach On Right To Disconnect

No Blanket Solution: WEC-Europe Calls For Nuanced Approach On Right...

As the European Commission explores potential EU-level action on telework and the right to disconnect, the World Employment Confederation-Europe (WEC-Europe) has weighed in with a clear message: a one-size-fits-all approach might be counterproductive. The European HR services sector rather argues for a more nuanced response.

As the European Commission explores potential EU-level action on telework and the right to disconnect, the World Employment Confederation-Europe (WEC-Europe)...

05 / 03

event

WEConversations | Skills for the Future: Turning Policy into Action

The October WEConversations webinar focused on how to better prepare people for future jobs by aligning skills, education, and training with employment needs. Featuring insights from PwC and B20 policy recommendations, the discussion explored practical strategies for turning global ideas into impactful actions, with a spotlight on how the employment services industry drives innovation through capacity-building initiatives.

The October WEConversations webinar focused on how to better prepare people for future jobs by aligning skills, education, and training...

05 / 04

World of Work

The Work We Want

Technology, demographic shifts, evolving expectations… the transformation of work and workforce give us an opportunity to build a future that works for all of us. But what work do we want? The World Employment Confederation, in partnership with FT Longitude, surveyed senior executives from around the world to shed light on the scale of the challenges for how we work...

Technology, demographic shifts, evolving expectations… the transformation of work and workforce give us an opportunity to build a future that...

05 / 05

opinion piece

Boomer Alert: Why the World of Work Needs to Catch up with the Young

Boomer Alert: Why the World of Work Needs to Catch...

On World Youth Skills Day, Beatrice Miano, Public Affairs Adviser for the World Employment Confederation, look at which barriers still hinder youth employment and how HR services professionals can help young people acquire the skills they need to have the work they want.

On World Youth Skills Day, Beatrice Miano, Public Affairs Adviser for the World Employment Confederation, look at which barriers still...

Member of the Month

APPS

For 23 years, our Czech National Federation Member has been advocating for the interests of its 30 members. APPS represents 50% of the legal flexible work market in the Czech Republic but aims for further growth. Promotion of gold standards for HR Services is key for APPS which relentlessly educate, spread awareness and inform its members, professionals and the general public.

APPS

WEConversations | Ageless Talent: How the HR Services Industry Empowers Every Generation

Artificial Intelligence and Algorithmic Management

In this position paper, the World Employment Confederation (WEC)-Europe outlines why the European Union needs coherent legal frameworks and strong social dialogue to remain competitive and calls for better enforcement of existing regulatory frameworks rather than the adoption of new rules to regulate Artificial Intelligence in the workplace.

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Economic Report 2025

In 2023, the HR services sector faced strong headwinds, leading to a global decline in agency work activity. Despite these challenges, the industry maintained its course, placing over 60 million individuals in jobs worldwide. According to WEC’s Economic Report 2025, early 2024 trends indicate continued challenges in Europe and North America, but growth in Asia and South America. With persisting...

In 2023, the HR services sector faced strong headwinds, leading to a global decline in agency work activity. Despite these...

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Labour Market Intelligence Insights Q2 2025

Every quarter, the World Employment Confederation compiles the latest data about staffing activity, the economy and labour markets and brings them all in one place: our quarterly Labour Market Intelligence Insights report. Check out the latest edition: it’s a goldmine of data! You can subscribe to receive the update directly in your mailbox every quarter. Just fill out the form!

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)

A strong knowledge base is fundamental to support our advocacy activities and ensure sound regulatory frameworks. The World Employment Confederation-Europe helps members to better collect and organise knowledge, in particular data. Pulling our resources together contributes to strengthening the image of our industry as a credible partner.

Even Hagelien - Director, NHO Service og Handel (Norway)

Topics

Working Conditions

In an increasingly diverse world of work, we need to ensure appropriate working conditions for any form of work – regardless of the contractual arrangement – in order to guarantee a fair job for all.

In an increasingly diverse world of work, we need to ensure appropriate working conditions for any form of work –...

Membership

The World Employment Confederation-Europe represents national federations as well as workforce solutions companies from across Europe. All members of WEC-Europe are also members of the World Employment Confederation.

The World Employment Confederation-Europe represents national federations as well as workforce solutions companies from across Europe. All members of WEC-Europe...