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Limited Global Economic Growth in 2024: So What for Labour Markets?

Limited Global Economic Growth in 2024: So What for Labour...

The economic outlook for 2024 appears to be marked by limited growth, according to recent forecasts. In our webinar on 28 September, experts from Lightcast and Staffing Industry Analysts delved into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, in particular for the HR services industry.

The economic outlook for 2024 appears to be marked by limited growth, according to recent forecasts. In our webinar on...

04 / 02

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Call for Tenders: European social partners for Temporary Agency Work look for external expertise

Call for Tenders: European social partners for Temporary Agency Work...

Sectoral social partners are crucial in developing solutions to help companies and workers adapt to change. However, in some countries, the capacity for collective bargaining is not yet fully developed. To build that up and enable better labour market functioning in Europe, UNI Europa and the World Employment Confederation-Europe are launching a new capacity-building project, and they are looking for...

Sectoral social partners are crucial in developing solutions to help companies and workers adapt to change. However, in some countries,...

04 / 03

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Supporting our youth on the pathway to employment

On the occasion of World Youth Skills Day 2023, let’s look at the HR services sector’s role in helping young people access work opportunities and build fulfilling careers.

On the occasion of World Youth Skills Day 2023, let’s look at the HR services sector’s role in helping young...

04 / 04

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WEC adopts Code of Ethical Principles in the use of Artificial Intelligence

WEC adopts Code of Ethical Principles in the use of...

There is much excitement about the possibilities offered by Artificial Intelligence to facilitate recruitment and employment processes… but there are also many concerns raised. To ensure a balance that will benefit individuals and companies alike, the World Employment Confederation adopted a set of ethical principles for its members to abide with when deploying AI technology. At the core lies the...

There is much excitement about the possibilities offered by Artificial Intelligence to facilitate recruitment and employment processes… but there are...

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As many other countries, the Netherlands experience a mismatch between open vacancies and talent available. But the private employment services sector unlocked the power of collaborating with public employment services to enable access to work for more people. Read some inspiring stories in ABU’s July newsletter.

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The impact of digitalisation on labour markets and the HR services industry

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.

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Inclusiveness and Active Labour Market Policies

Whether due to the economic dynamics or their personal situation, not everybody who wants to work can find a job. To promote employment and labour market participation for all, governments set up Active Labour Market Policies (ALMP). These policies seek to boost employment of the unemployed and (future) displaced people, as well as of people from specific underrepresented labour market...

Whether due to the economic dynamics or their personal situation, not everybody who wants to work can find a job....

opinion piece

Don’t Underestimate The Human Factor In Boosting Labor Productivity

Productivity is under pressure. A lack of skills and competencies is hampering production, innovation and economic growth while tight labor markets are causing companies around the world to struggle with hiring and retaining talent. Past solutions to boosting production, such as cutting costs while driving up the number of hours worked, no longer work. WEC’s Managing Director, Denis Pennel, shares...

Productivity is under pressure. A lack of skills and competencies is hampering production, innovation and economic growth while tight labor...

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

publication

Social Impact Report 2022

The Social Impact Report 2022 of the World Employment Confederation focuses on the issue of skills and labour shortages, demonstrating the solutions that already exist to tackle this challenge. Yet, further progress is needed to alleviate the pressure on economic growth and workers’ well-being. The Report also makes recommendations for collective action by the HR services industry, employers and governments.

The Social Impact Report 2022 of the World Employment Confederation focuses on the issue of skills and labour shortages, demonstrating...

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...