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05 / 01

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Making Smart Moves - How labour mobility & legal migration can make a positive contribution to European labour markets

Making Smart Moves - How labour mobility & legal migration...

The need for legal migration has become even more evident in the context of the rising skills and labour shortages in Europe. On 8 December 2022 the World Employment Confederation-Europe will host a panel debate, bringing together representatives of European employers’ organisations, practitioners and EU policymakers to discuss current opportunities and challenges linked to work mobility and legal migration.

The need for legal migration has become even more evident in the context of the rising skills and labour shortages...

05 / 02

publication

"Making better matches" How the private employment services industry helps to reduce labour and skills shortages in Europe.

"Making better matches" How the private employment services industry helps...

Skills and labour shortages are a topic of growing predominance and concern for employers and policymakers across Europe. They risk hampering economic growth and job creation while also limiting labour market participation. This Strategic Issue Paper by the World Employment Confederation-Europe analyses the exact breath and depth of the situation and makes recommendations around four pillars to reform labour markets...

Skills and labour shortages are a topic of growing predominance and concern for employers and policymakers across Europe. They risk...

05 / 03

opinion piece

BLOG - Bridging the Gap: New expectations require concrete actions

After reflecting on the – many – gaps that exist today in the world of work, let’s lay out some practical ways in which the private employment services sector will act as the “great connector”. Tom Hadley draws on the inspiring conversations that took place at the World Employment Conference 2022.

After reflecting on the – many – gaps that exist today in the world of work, let’s lay out some...

05 / 04

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WEC Awards 2023

Competition for the WEC Awards 2023 is open! Our National Federations can now apply for the three categories: “Leadership in Social Innovation”, “Outstanding Advocacy” and “Remarkable Initiative”. Applications are open until December, 16th and the Awards will be handed out during the World Employment Conference in March 2023.

Competition for the WEC Awards 2023 is open! Our National Federations can now apply for the three categories: “Leadership in...

05 / 05

event

World Employment Conference 2023

The World Employment Conference 2023 will take place on Wednesday 29 March in Brussels, Belgium. This year’s theme? Working in a Digital Age: Orchestrating Digitalisation for Better Labour Markets. The annual gathering of the global HR services industry organised by the World Employment Confederation offers a full day of learning, discussions, innovations and networking… and many more Members-Only exclusive activities.

The World Employment Conference 2023 will take place on Wednesday 29 March in Brussels, Belgium. This year’s theme? Working in...

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The Adecco Group

The Adecco Group is one of the largest workforce solutions company in the world. Their latest “Global Workforce of the Future” report provides some useful insights on the future of work beyond the Covid-19 pandemic.

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news

Regulatory outlook for staffing industry remains negative

The regulatory landscape remains negative in most of the countries surveyed in our Staffing Executive Regulatory Outlook (SERO). 13 countries expect damaging changes to staffing industry regulation in the next six months. Only 4 countries (the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom and Italy) have a postive outlook.

The regulatory landscape remains negative in most of the countries surveyed in our Staffing Executive Regulatory Outlook (SERO). 13 countries...

press release

Now or Never. Seven Solutions to Overcome Labour Shortages

Labour markets across the world are currently facing severe workforce and skills challenges. Solutions already exist, as the Social Impact Report 2022 of the World Employment Confederation demonstrates. Yet, further progress to solve this challenge impacting both economic growth and workers’ well-being, requires collective action.

Labour markets across the world are currently facing severe workforce and skills challenges. Solutions already exist, as the Social Impact...

Topics

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...

Topics

Labour Mobility

Labour mobility is a key driver of well-functioning labour markets in Europe, contributing to a better matching of labour supply and demand, and offering opportunities for companies and workers. Two main EU policy initiatives are important for the private employment industry when it comes to labour mobility: the Posting of Workers Directive and the reform of the EURES network.

Labour mobility is a key driver of well-functioning labour markets in Europe, contributing to a better matching of labour supply...

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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.

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Blog series - Career Secret Sauce

During the Global Careers Month (8 November – 13 December 2022), follow our blog series where we share which ingredients make the “secret sauce” for a successful & sustainable career.

During the Global Careers Month (8 November – 13 December 2022), follow our blog series where we share which ingredients...

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...

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12:07, Dec 01

Regulatory landscape remains👎 in most countries surveyed in our #Staffing Executive Regulatory Outlook. 13 countries expect damaging changes in the next 6 months. Only 4 - all European - have a postive outlook. Read more: https://t.co/dIrlROalOY

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08:56, Nov 29

The European retail and wholesale association @EuroCommerce launches today a study on the transformation of the sector and signs the #pact for #skills. Labour market #transformation and #skills are also key to private employment services industry https://t.co/ITDt0kNBEC

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08:43, Nov 29

Addressing critical staff & #skills shortages is one of the major priorities of our time and it requires collective action. Our Social Impact Report 2022 has some recommendations to help #governments address this challenge. https://t.co/WqVVXOPdlH @EU_Social @EU2022_CZ #EPSCO https://t.co/vhUtJx6eii

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14:40, Nov 28

Our @MichaelFreytag has been re-elected as chairman of @EBSAeu, the Alliance of sectors providing #BusinessServices in #Europe. What will be the priorities for the start of this new mandate⤵️ https://t.co/E0Y9zNt7Ji Thanks to our partners for the renewed trust! https://t.co/gWOrybcJQg

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08:48, Nov 25

Registrations for #WEC2023Brussels are open! Our theme? #digitalisation #AI #blockchain #VR #Metaverse #Web3 #platformwork & other #technologies are changing how we work & how #HRservices operate. Let's shape better labour markets together! ℹ️ &🎫 https://t.co/fncxYlLlay https://t.co/6Rbc8KwLpf

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09:26, Nov 24

#WorkMobility & #LegalMigration can help labour markets facing #skills & labour shortages. Join our event to hear from @EUHomeAffairs about their recent initiatives such as long-term residence directive & single permit directive. Register by Dec 2: https://t.co/cpkZ48I4e4 https://t.co/MydXZqDNrP

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08:22, Nov 23

The @EU_Commission published on 22 Nov the Annual Sustainable Growth survey & Joint Employment Report part of #EuropeanSemester. Welcomed focus on tackling multiple and complex economic and labour market challenges (energy, inflation, market disruptions) https://t.co/MiCQASfqoC