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news

European Social Partners for Temporary Agency Work Sector Adopt Work Programme 2025-2027

European Social Partners for Temporary Agency Work Sector Adopt Work...

The World Employment Confederation-Europe and UNI-Europa, the European Social Partners for the Temporary Agency Work sector adopted a new work programme to address the most pressing challenges that European labour markets face in labour law and employment policies. Social partners will continue to play an active role in EU social policies and aim to conduct joint projects on capacity building...

The World Employment Confederation-Europe and UNI-Europa, the European Social Partners for the Temporary Agency Work sector adopted a new work...

05 / 02

publication

Gender Equality in the Green and Technological Age

The green transition and technological progress are changing workplaces, creating opportunities but also challenges like job displacement and skill gaps. Women in vulnerable roles face unique barriers, while ageing populations add pressure. Our joint publication with Ius Laboris, our Legal & Regulatory Partner, examines how businesses and governments are building inclusive, resilient workplaces.

The green transition and technological progress are changing workplaces, creating opportunities but also challenges like job displacement and skill gaps....

05 / 03

news

Private Employment Services Industry Ready to Work with Freshly-Elected European Commission on achieving better labour market outcomes for all.

Private Employment Services Industry Ready to Work with Freshly-Elected European...

The World Employment Confederation-Europe welcomes the election of the European Commission by the European Parliament on 27 November. As the voice of the European private employment services industry and the EU Sectoral Social Partner for temporary agency work, the organisation looks forward to working with the new officials to implement the Political Guidelines put forward by President Ursula von der...

The World Employment Confederation-Europe welcomes the election of the European Commission by the European Parliament on 27 November. As the...

05 / 04

event

World Employment Conference 2025

The World Employment Conference 2025 will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, on 7-11 April 2025. Our theme: The Next Generation. There is no better-suited place than the African continent to look forward to the future of employment policies and the staffing industry.

The World Employment Conference 2025 will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, on 7-11 April 2025. Our theme: The...

05 / 05

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...

Member of the Month

ACSESS

Our Canadian national federation member is in the spotlight this month for two reasons! First, it was announced that the Association for Canadian Search, Employment and Staffing Services will merge with the National Association of Canadian Consulting Businesses (NACCB) to represent the Canadian staffing industry with one united voice. Second, ACSESS won the bid for hosting the World Employment Conference 2026! The staffing world will gather in Toronto in May 2026.

ACSESS

Exploring ILO Conventions 88 and 181 on public & private employment services

Topics

Skills

Technology is changing the way we work, including the skills that workers need to succeed. Moreover, the skills and competences workers need will change over the course of their working lives. This begs the question as to whether existing workforces and skilling institutions are fit-for-purpose and will be able to deliver on these changing skills needs.

Technology is changing the way we work, including the skills that workers need to succeed. Moreover, the skills and competences...

Labour Market Intelligence Insights (LMI²) Q4 2024

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: the “Labour Market Strategic Insight” brief. Check out the latest edition: it’s a goldmine of data! Plus, it has a fresh new look!

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Entrenching our global reach and influence result from empowerment of our members. The World Employment Confederation aims to support them in building their capacity and maintaining the highest quality standards, as we are convinced that the future of work will become more reliant upon trustful labour market intermediaries.

Charles Cameron - Vice-President, World Employment Confederation

Thought leadership is about timing. As we prepare for the New Normal, the opportunity is there to position the industry as a ‘knowledge hub’ for all labour market and workplace issues.

Geraldine King - Board member, World Employment Confederation

A strong knowledge base is fundamental to support our advocacy activities and ensure sound regulatory frameworks. The World Employment Confederation 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

opinion piece

BLOG - Recruitment 2.0: The Transformative Power of (Lifelong) Learning

Nowadays recruiters need to master skills that go beyond the ability to conduct interviews and screen resumes. To stay up-to-date with the fast-developing world of work and deliver the highest-quality services, innovative education and lifelong learning programmes are essential. Olive Group, WEC’s EdTech partner, explains how their e-learning solutions are enabling the HR services industry to up its game and...

Nowadays recruiters need to master skills that go beyond the ability to conduct interviews and screen resumes. To stay up-to-date...