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06 / 01

press release

COVID-19 crisis exposes urgent need to better protect people

The Covid-19 crisis has revealed some significant gaps in our social protection systems, hitting hard those who were already the most vulnerable. The Social Impact Report 2020 by the World Employment Confederation analyses social protection coverage across diverse forms of work. It also shows how the crisis can be used as an opportunity to speed up the innovation of safety...

The Covid-19 crisis has revealed some significant gaps in our social protection systems, hitting hard those who were already the...

06 / 02

news

“Effective social dialogue made labour markets more resilient to Covid-19”

On June 24 the World Employment Confederation-Europe and UNI-Europa organized a joint webconference to discuss with EU stakeholders the policy framework needed to put Europe on the pathway to an inclusive economic and social recovery and demonstrated through concrete examples by agency work sectoral social partners how social dialogue can make the difference.

On June 24 the World Employment Confederation-Europe and UNI-Europa organized a joint webconference to discuss with EU stakeholders the policy...

06 / 03

news

‘Never waste a good crisis’ – Reflections on lessons learned from Covid-19

‘Never waste a good crisis’ – Reflections on lessons learned...

Pausing in the midst of managing the disruptive effects of a global pandemic on labour markets, WEC members gathered virtually to take stock of the lessons learned from the Covid-19 crisis and reflect about the role that the private employment services will play in driving the economic recovery.

Pausing in the midst of managing the disruptive effects of a global pandemic on labour markets, WEC members gathered virtually...

06 / 04

event

WEC Awards 2020

After a successful first edition, the WEC Awards return in 2020! Once again, WEC National Federations members can apply for a “Leadership in Social Innovation”, “Outstanding Advocacy” and “Rising Federation” Award. Have a great success story to share? Apply by October 1st! The Awards ceremony will be held in December.

After a successful first edition, the WEC Awards return in 2020! Once again, WEC National Federations members can apply for...

06 / 05

news

Putting the EU on the Road to Recovery after Covid-19

As Europe activates measures to put the region on the road to recovery, the World Employment Confederation-Europe puts forward recommendations for EU policies to support a safe return to work in the new normal and sustain the economic recovery, building on safe workplaces, agile labour markets, social dialogue, skilling agenda, public-private cooperation and new safety nets.

As Europe activates measures to put the region on the road to recovery, the World Employment Confederation-Europe puts forward recommendations...

06 / 06

Topics

Social Protection

Social protection schemes in Europe have mostly been designed for the open-ended, full-time contract and have not kept pace with the changes that have taken place in the world of work. In an increasingly diverse world of work, modernising social protection and social safety nets is needed to guarantee social inclusion.

Social protection schemes in Europe have mostly been designed for the open-ended, full-time contract and have not kept pace with...

Member of the month

Prism’emploi (France)

The temporary agency work sector in France was hardly hit by the Covid-19 crisis. The number of hours worked through temporary assignments registered a decrease of -47.4% in May 2020 when compared to May 2019. National Federation Prism’emploi took several initiatives during the crisis to protect agency workers’ health and employability, securing social protection and future work prospects.

Prism’emploi (France)

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WEC to lead industry alliance on work in post Covid-19...

WEC to lead industry alliance on work in post Covid-19 era

Preparing for the new normal in the workplace is key to ensure economic recovery. The “Safely back to work in the new normal” Alliance initiated by Randstad, The Adecco Group and ManpowerGroup will be taken over by the World Employment Confederation, with a two-fold purpose : to assess health and safety protocols adapting workplaces to the post Covid-19 context and...

Preparing for the new normal in the workplace is key to ensure economic recovery. The “Safely back to work in...

Athlete Programme

As they retire from sport, athletes bring attributes and skills that make them a lead talent source. Yet, millions of athletes struggle to successfully enter into the broader workforce. The Adecco Group’s Athlete Programme helps them transition from the world of sports into the job market.

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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...

World Employment Conference 2020 postponed to September 2021: see you in Madrid!

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...

Europe needs a new focus and strategy to adapt to the changing world of work. The World Employment Confederation-Europe believes that social innovation is the right approach to build more inclusive and sustainable labour markets.

Bettina Schaller - President of the World Employment Confederation-Europe

At the heart of the debate around the future of work lies the issue of labour market security, which must be favored over job security. To fit the new reality, we must create a whole new social deal which embraces these new attitudes to life and work and which fosters the diversity that already exists in our labour markets.

Denis Pennel - Managing Director of the 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

news

Deploying AI: EU to find right balance to build trust

Responding to the European Commission’s public consultation on its approach to the deployment of Artificial Intelligence in Europe, the World Employment Confederation-Europe insists on the need for a balanced regulatory framework to address concerns related to the use of AI in HR services. The private employment services sector also makes proposals to increase trust in the deployment of the technology...

Responding to the European Commission’s public consultation on its approach to the deployment of Artificial Intelligence in Europe, the World...

Private Employment Services Industry

Over the years the private employment services industry has grown to provide a variety of labour market services. Its history dates back to the 19th century, but the industry truly started to grow after the second world war. As labour was in short supply, private employment agencies started to operate to fill gaps within labour markets by matching workers with...

Over the years the private employment services industry has grown to provide a variety of labour market services. Its history...

WECglobal

@WECglobal

14:52, Jul 10

Time to look back to our week! https://t.co/h0YMzNFaV7 https://t.co/eiE9EPwwPz

WECeurope

@WECeurope

09:07, Jul 09

Great achievement from our Irish federation this week launching the world-first (!) degree for #recruiters! A clear contribution to the professionalisation of the sector and inspiration for other WEC members! Kudos @NRFIreland! https://t.co/FMaaT7ndOd

WECeurope

@WECeurope

08:00, Jul 08

OECD #EmploymentOutlook 2020 says #covid19 triggered worst job crisis since great Depression, hitting hard the already most vulnerable, but it also demonstrates that firms acted to protect workers. Proud to see agency work sector & our social dialogue efforts included as example! https://t.co/QI93WWUsrB

WECeurope

@WECeurope

09:51, Jul 07

The WEC Awards 2020 are still on! WEC National Federations can apply until October 1st, 2020 in 3 categories: Leadership in Social Innovation, Rising Federation & Outstanding Advocacy. In the meantime, relive the 2019 Awards ceremony! https://t.co/o4BJQxXO1A https://t.co/EVDcPC78wZ

WECeurope

@WECeurope

12:35, Jul 06

Welcoming #EUSkillsAgenda, in particular that @EU_Commission encourages use of skills intelligence by private employment services. Our sector has unique perspective of labour markets & clear agenda to support #skilling of workers in #Covid19 recovery: https://t.co/BCfeZ2I7o7 https://t.co/9XSoiZ7lth

WECeurope

@WECeurope

07:51, Jul 02

After a few weeks of careful consideration, the World Employment Confederation and Asempleo have made an important decision about #WEC2020Madrid. Learn all about it in this video message from Denis Pennel and Andreu Cruañas. https://t.co/Lok5rbBJ13

WECeurope

@WECeurope

08:30, Jun 30

#socialdialogue helped labour markets to be more resilient during #COVID19 crisis and can be key tool for #EU's road to recovery. Read more from our discussions during last week's event with @UNI_Europa. https://t.co/lCEP65tJEm