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07 / 01

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...

07 / 02

opinion piece

BLOG - Career Secret Sauce: On Your Career Journey Are You the Bus Driver or The Passenger?

BLOG - Career Secret Sauce: On Your Career Journey Are...

Are you the executive of your career or just the employee? Or, to relate to a more relatable example, are you the bus driver determining the ride? Or are you the passenger sitting in the back seat, having no say on it? Career support is about enabling that mindset shift and empowering people to own their career journey, explains Damon...

Are you the executive of your career or just the employee? Or, to relate to a more relatable example, are...

07 / 03

opinion piece

BLOG - Career Secret Sauce: 5 Steps to Manage Your Career Like a Chess Master

BLOG - Career Secret Sauce: 5 Steps to Manage Your...

Chess is a game that requires a tremendous amount of mental skill, focus and mastery… pretty much what it also takes to build a fulfilling and sustainable career. Damon Montal, Executive Career Management Consultant at The Ayers Group, shares five steps on how to manage your career like a great chess master.

Chess is a game that requires a tremendous amount of mental skill, focus and mastery… pretty much what it also...

07 / 04

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...

07 / 05

event

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...

07 / 06

news

Eventful October for WEC LatAm members!

A new Board and institutional set-up for a reinvigorated WEC LatAm region, a seminar on appropriate regulation of agency work and outsourcing in Brazil, celebrations and preparations for more regulatory fights in Mexico… October has been a busy month for WEC members in Latin America.

A new Board and institutional set-up for a reinvigorated WEC LatAm region, a seminar on appropriate regulation of agency work...

07 / 07

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...

Member of the Month

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.

The Adecco Group

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Worker's story

Facilitating the first work experience for students

As a true digital native, it’s through social media and an app that Sara found her first agency work job. In addition to first working experience, she is earning income that helps financing her studies in communications and her driving license.

Facilitating the first work experience for students

WEC - IOE Industrial Relations & Labour Law Newsletter

Every month, the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) and the World Employment Confederation (WEC) compile the latest news and developments on industrial relations and labour law around the world.

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Topics

Digitalisation

Digitalisation is a very broad topic, impacting every aspect of society. In the work sphere, digitalisation allows for new ways of working, delivering services (including employment services), improving worker productivity and increasing health and safety at work.

Digitalisation is a very broad topic, impacting every aspect of society. In the work sphere, digitalisation allows for new ways...

A Decent Level Playing Field for Platform Work

The World Employment Confederation (WEC), the global representative of private employment services, puts forward the following recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders to support the sustainable growth of platform work and the provision of quality online talent platform services.

Global Labour Market Shortages Statistical Briefing

How real are labour shortages? Check out our statistical briefing which provides you with the latest statistics around labour scarcity & insights on the evolution of vacancy numbers and rates by countries and sectors.

Stay updated on WEC activities!

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

Topics

Decent Work and Fighting Informality

60% of all global workers are working informally. As such, they are devoid of the most basic of fundamental principles and rights of work and exposed to serious threats, including forced and bonded labour. Fighting informality remains the greatest challenge for the global labour market.

60% of all global workers are working informally. As such, they are devoid of the most basic of fundamental principles...

opinion piece

How diverse forms of work in the Platform Economy are transforming labour markets around the world

In recent years, thanks to digital technology, platform work has been made available to a wider group of workers and has raised a host of questions as to how we maximise its benefits while also managing the risks for workers, citizens and society. Bettina Schaller, President of the World Employment Confederation, explores some of the recent findings from a joint...

In recent years, thanks to digital technology, platform work has been made available to a wider group of workers and...

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@WECeurope

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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@WECeurope

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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@WECeurope

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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@WECeurope

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

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@WECeurope

08:47, Nov 22

To hear more from @CEEMET on what they do to address this issue, join our event on 8 December! @Ceemet_DG will join our discussion on how labour #mobility & legal #migration can make a positive contribution to European labour markets. Register here: https://t.co/DvZ6eYRyPx https://t.co/gZRVZBiaKR

Michael Freytag

@MichaelFreytag

18:00, Nov 21

In Eschborn today, acted as guest speaker at @BAP_Berlin Committee on International Affairs. Focus on appropriate regulation, digitalisation and @WECglobal World Employment Conference 2023 https://t.co/QRIXeajCG0

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@WECeurope

11:52, Nov 21

87% of companies are already experiencing #skills gaps or expect them within the next few years. Our Social Impact Report 2022 has some recommendations to help #employers address this challenge. https://t.co/YsF8C1X4eq @BusinessEurope @CEEMET @EU_Social @eurofound @etfeuropa https://t.co/8G9QSI6hGl