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06 / 01

news

World Employment Confederation-Europe details position on proposed EU Directive for minimum wages

World Employment Confederation-Europe details position on proposed EU Directive for...

In its position paper on the proposal for a Directive on adequate minimum wages, the World Employment Confederation-Europe reiterates its support for some policy action at European level but questions the choice of a Directive as the most efficient instrument to cater for the variety between forms of work and labour market models in the EU.

In its position paper on the proposal for a Directive on adequate minimum wages, the World Employment Confederation-Europe reiterates its...

06 / 02

opinion piece

Notes on the New Normal #7 – Why equality is a must if we want to drive trust

Notes on the New Normal #7 – Why equality is...

Taking a lead on equality and inclusion provides a real opportunity for accelerating progress on the overall reputation of business. Most employers are ready to play their part but the breadth and depth of the challenge make them unsure how to go about it. And that’s exactly where the HR services sector can step in to support them. In this...

Taking a lead on equality and inclusion provides a real opportunity for accelerating progress on the overall reputation of business....

06 / 03

news

European Employment Barometer updated with new data

The World Employment Confederation and Staffing Industry Analysts released an update of their joint European Employment Barometer, an interactive online tool allowing to track general labour market trends and developments in the agency work sector across European countries. The latest update includes Eurostat and WEC data up until the second quarter of 2020 – the period when the impact of...

The World Employment Confederation and Staffing Industry Analysts released an update of their joint European Employment Barometer, an interactive online...

06 / 04

event

World Employment Conference 2021

The World Employment Conference 2021 will take place on 8-9 September in Madrid, Spain. The event is organised by the World Employment Confederation and its Spanish national federation ASEMPLEO and will have “Steering a labour market in transition” as its theme.

The World Employment Conference 2021 will take place on 8-9 September in Madrid, Spain. The event is organised by the World Employment...

06 / 05

Topics

Future of Work

Rapid technology changes, demographics, diversity, globalisation, new production models and the rise of the on-demand economy are some of the structural shifts that are currently reshaping the world of work. These new trends create challenges for our current labour laws, welfare schemes, education systems and tax regimes. Labour markets need to evolve to ensure that they remain open, inclusive and...

Rapid technology changes, demographics, diversity, globalisation, new production models and the rise of the on-demand economy are some of the...

06 / 06

news

ABU, ISF & NRF win WEC Awards 2020!

ABU for Leadership in Social Innovation; ISF for Outstanding Advocacy and NRF for Rising Federation: these are the winners of the WEC Awards 2020! And a special year called for a special prize. The Head Office granted an ‘Honour’ to Assolavoro for their actions during the Covid-19 crisis.

ABU for Leadership in Social Innovation; ISF for Outstanding Advocacy and NRF for Rising Federation: these are the winners of...

PHYD

The Adecco Group Italy has developed an innovative platform, PHYD, leveraging AI to support orientation and professional growth of future and current workers by helping them understand how to continuously adapt, develop and acquire skills and competences to maintain their employability. Participants obtain up-to-date information on the skills requirements which chosen career paths and are guided towards relevant training opportunities.

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Kompetensföretagen

The Swedish federation represents 704 Private Employment Agencies, providing work opportunities to 195,800. Find out more about the challenges and opportunities in the Swedish market with Kompetensföretagen’s General Legal Counsel, Martina Elfgren Lilja, in the latest episode of WEC’s Podcast.

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Research project finds in agency work sector elements for success...

Research project finds in agency work sector elements for success in fostering social innovation

A research project led by CEPS and the Catholic University of Leuven/HIVA analyses the success factors and potential for replicability of initiatives put in place by social partners in the agency work sector to improve training, working conditions and social protection of workers. The findings were discussed by a panel of EU stakeholders during an online event on December 1st.

A research project led by CEPS and the Catholic University of Leuven/HIVA analyses the success factors and potential for replicability...

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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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European employers organisations unite to promote diverse forms of work

The World Employment Confederation-Europe join forces with European associations representing the sectors of retail and wholesale, contract catering, hotels and restaurants and cleaning and facility services to promote better recognition of the role that diverse forms of work play for the European economy and society – in particular for its recovery after the Covid-19 crisis.

The World Employment Confederation-Europe join forces with European associations representing the sectors of retail and wholesale, contract catering, hotels and...

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EU Labour Market Reforms

Reforms are essential to ensure that labour markets fit the changing world of work. For any country, an efficient labour market is a prerequisite for economic growth and competitiveness. Countries with forward-thinking labour policies and effective labour markets are more resilient and more likely to prosper. One way to improve the efficiency of labour markets is to allow the private...

Reforms are essential to ensure that labour markets fit the changing world of work. For any country, an efficient labour...

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Private employment services sector ready to deploy knowhow to support...

Private employment services sector ready to deploy knowhow to support European Skills Agenda

The World Employment Confederation-Europe welcome the European Skills Agenda put forward in July 2020 and stands ready to deploy its expertise to help individuals and businesses develop more and better skills and to put them to use. Through its agency work and career management segments, the private employment services industry can play a pivotal role in recovery from the Covid-19...

The World Employment Confederation-Europe welcome the European Skills Agenda put forward in July 2020 and stands ready to deploy its...

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Skills

Labour markets in Europe are changing at a fast pace, requiring people to adapt and constantly develop their skills and qualifications if they want to remain employable. Companies increasingly struggle to find people with the skills they need. Beyond basic competences and trade-specific skills, digital skills are gaining in importance in many economic sectors, as are social and interpersonal skills.

Labour markets in Europe are changing at a fast pace, requiring people to adapt and constantly develop their skills and...

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

World of Work

Work plays a central role in our lives and in our social identity. It not only represents a means to achieve economic independence, but is also a source of personal fulfillment and social inclusion.

Work plays a central role in our lives and in our social identity. It not only represents a means to achieve economic independence, but...

World Employment Confederation - Europe

The World Employment Confederation-Europe is the voice of the recruitment and employment industry at European level. It brings together 30 national federations and six corporations covering a wide range of HR services, including agency work, direct recruitment, career management, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Managed Service Provision (MSP). WEC-Europe is part of the World Employment Confederation.

The World Employment Confederation-Europe is the voice of the recruitment and employment industry at European level. It brings together 30...

WECeurope

@WECeurope

13:35, Jan 21

Most employers are ready to take a lead on #equality & #inclusion but the breadth & depth of the challenge make them unsure how to go about it. That’s exactly where #HR services can step in to support, writes @HadleysComment in his Notes on the #NewNormal. https://t.co/mr588gJYoC https://t.co/NNdhNGK3fp

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@WECeurope

15:06, Jan 19

While we fully support the EU's objective to ensure adequate #minimumwage in Europe, we questions the choice of a Directive as the most efficient instrument to cater for the variety between forms of work and labour market models in the EU. Our position: https://t.co/bEBjgX4qgr https://t.co/IfMdfjJoEb

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@WECeurope

14:47, Jan 11

In #Italy @AdeccoGroup leverages power of #AI to help workers understand how to continuously adapt, develop & acquire #skills to maintain employability. Read more about their Phyd project - one of WEC's best practice cases! https://t.co/ay2phSAJqp https://t.co/ZSQzq4s73n

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@WECeurope

08:00, Jan 01

Let's revisit our most popular posts of 2020! In December, we celebrated our WEC Awards 2020 winners! So proud of our members and looking forward to work even closer together in 2021! Happy New Year! https://t.co/ZvPFXZyakM

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@WECeurope

08:00, Dec 31

Let's revisit some of our most popular posts of 2020! In November, there was strong interest in our new Social Innovation Stories, concrete examples of our members' actions during the Covid-19 crisis which made a difference to workers, businesses and society. https://t.co/rVP7WMfl10

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@WECeurope

08:00, Dec 30

Let's revisit our most popular posts of 2020! In October, our virtual event with our German federation member triggered some interest. Did you know that we have members in almost all European countries? https://t.co/Z1XYd3hq63 https://t.co/HIAdxgDhQb