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OECD Employment Outlook 2025 Highlights How Flexible Work Can Power up Multigenerational Labour Markets

OECD Employment Outlook 2025 Highlights How Flexible Work Can Power...

The 2025 edition of the OECD Employment Outlook discusses the challenges posed by population ageing and analyses the consequences of an ageing workforce. To “get through the demographic crunch”, the OECD recommends integrating under-represented groups in the labour market, providing career guidance, ensuring access to lifelong learning and offering more flexible forms of work.

The 2025 edition of the OECD Employment Outlook discusses the challenges posed by population ageing and analyses the consequences of...

05 / 02

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WEC-Europe and UNI-Europa Conclude Joint Project on Strengthening Social Dialogue in the Agency Work Sector

WEC-Europe and UNI-Europa Conclude Joint Project on Strengthening Social Dialogue...

On 25 June, WEC-Europe and UNI-Europa wrapped up their latest EU-backed joint project aiming at strengthening social dialogue in the agency work sector. The initiative focused on solutions addressing skills development, fair working conditions, and social protection. A final report with practical insights will be released soon to guide future policies and collective barguaining across Europe.

On 25 June, WEC-Europe and UNI-Europa wrapped up their latest EU-backed joint project aiming at strengthening social dialogue in the...

05 / 03

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Hall of Fame: WEC-Europe UK Member Neil Carberry appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire

Hall of Fame: WEC-Europe UK Member Neil Carberry appointed Officer...

Neil Carberry, Chief Executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and Board Member of the World Employment Confederation (WEC), has been appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). Commending on his achievements, WEC-Europe President, Sonja van Lieshout praised Neil’s tireless advocacy and leadership efforts and the meaningful change those brought at national, European and global level.

Neil Carberry, Chief Executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and Board Member of the World Employment Confederation (WEC),...

05 / 04

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International Labour Conference 2025: HR Services Industry Achieves Formal Recognition in Fighting Informality

International Labour Conference 2025: HR Services Industry Achieves Formal Recognition...

The 2025 International Labour Conference formally recognised private employment services as vital contributors to reducing informality and promoting decent work. With a delegation engaging actively in the ILC debates, the World Employment Confederation enabled this major milestone for the industry, affirming its role in enabling better labour markets outcomes for all.

The 2025 International Labour Conference formally recognised private employment services as vital contributors to reducing informality and promoting decent work....

05 / 05

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International Labour Conference 2025: Progress Made on Platform Work Regulation, But Final Outcome Remains Elusive

International Labour Conference 2025: Progress Made on Platform Work Regulation,...

The 112th International Labour Conference (ILC) concluded its first round of negotiations on platform work with a provisional agreement on several key elements, marking some progress towards a global effort to regulate digital labour platforms. However, important aspects have not yet been discussed and challenging discussions will carry on in 2026. WEC unpacks the negotiations so far.

The 112th International Labour Conference (ILC) concluded its first round of negotiations on platform work with a provisional agreement on...

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THRAPA

Tanzania HR & Admin Professionals Association (THRAPA) joined the World Employment Confederation as a new National Federation member in April 2025. Time to get to know better this organisation striving to raise the bar for HR and admin practices in Tanzania and to provide structured, ethical, and effective services!

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WEConversations | To Regulate or Not to Regulate? – What’s Next for Digital Labour Platforms?

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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...

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Labour Market Intelligence Insights Q2 2025

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: our quarterly Labour Market Intelligence Insights report. Check out the latest edition: it’s a goldmine of data! You can subscribe to receive the update directly in your mailbox every quarter. Just fill out the form!

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Economic Report 2025

In 2023, the HR services sector faced strong headwinds, leading to a global decline in agency work activity. Despite these challenges, the industry maintained its course, placing over 60 million individuals in jobs worldwide. According to WEC’s Economic Report 2025, early 2024 trends indicate continued challenges in Europe and North America, but growth in Asia and South America. With persisting...

In 2023, the HR services sector faced strong headwinds, leading to a global decline in agency work activity. Despite these...

The HR services sector has a key role to play in shaping future employment policies. As the voice of the industry, the World Employment Confederation is a trusted partner for policymakers, workers and businesses.

Bettina Schaller - President, World Employment Confederation

3 out of 4 people working through a staffing agency in Chile were previously unemployed or working in the informal economy. This underline the industry’s role in helping people into work and into the formal economy.

Alfred Budschitz - Director General, Agest (Chile)

Our membership to the World Employment Confederation enables us to stay abreast of international trends and to access advice and support in specialized areas such as advocacy, ethics and global best practice standards. This translates to higher levels of professionalism in the industry at local level which benefits our members.

Jacqueline Ford - CEO, APSO (South Africa)

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Boomer Alert: Why the World of Work Needs to Catch up with the Young

On World Youth Skills Day, Beatrice Miano, Public Affairs Adviser for the World Employment Confederation, look at which barriers still hinder youth employment and how HR services professionals can help young people acquire the skills they need to have the work they want.

On World Youth Skills Day, Beatrice Miano, Public Affairs Adviser for the World Employment Confederation, look at which barriers still...

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The World Employment Confederation represents national federations as well as workforce solutions companies from across the world.