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WEC-Europe Welcomes EU’s Renewed Commitment To Social Dialogue

On 25 January 2023, the European Commission presented a new initiative to further strengthen and promote social dialogue. As a long-standing actor in sectoral social dialogue at both European and national level, the agency work sector is keen to take it further and unfold its full potential in fostering dynamic, inclusive and resilient labour markets.

On 25 January 2023, the European Commission presented a new initiative to further strengthen and promote social dialogue. As a...

05 / 02

opinion piece

BLOG - Career Secret Sauce: Coaching for resilience - why it matters for four workplace generations

BLOG - Career Secret Sauce: Coaching for resilience - why...

Today, four generations work side by side in the workplace. What it takes for each generation to achieve resilience in the face of change may look and mean something different. But there is one constant, according to Randstad Risesmart career experts. Worklife coaching can help any employee get there, regardless of their generation.

Today, four generations work side by side in the workplace. What it takes for each generation to achieve resilience in...

05 / 03

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WEC-Europe makes recommendations for labour mobility & legal migration to make positive contribution to labour markets

WEC-Europe makes recommendations for labour mobility & legal migration to...

Labour mobility, both intra-EU and from countries, is an important component for well-functioning labour markets in Europe. In a new Strategic Issue Paper, we explore the current challenges in this area and call for a policy focus on better enforcement. The World Employment Confederation-Europe also underlines the commitment of the well-regulated agency work industry to further contribute to better labour...

Labour mobility, both intra-EU and from countries, is an important component for well-functioning labour markets in Europe. In a new...

05 / 04

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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 January, 20th, 2023 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...

05 / 05

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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...

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House of HR

House of HR is a leading services group active in the world of HR. Headquartered in Belgium, it is active across Europe with activities in Belgium, The Netherlands, France and Germany. In January 2023, Rika Coppens, CEO of House of HR, was named ‘Manager of the Year’ by Trends, a weekly Belgian business and finance magazine, being praised for the business results she delivers and the optimistic company culture she created.

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Leveraging Technological Change in Labour Markets

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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...

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Working Conditions

In an increasingly diverse world of work, we need to ensure appropriate working conditions for any form of work – regardless of the contractual arrangement – in order to guarantee a fair job for all.

In an increasingly diverse world of work, we need to ensure appropriate working conditions for any form of work –...

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Labour Mobility

Labour mobility is a key driver of well-functioning labour markets in Europe, contributing to a better matching of labour supply and demand, and offering opportunities for companies and workers. This became even more evident in the context of increasing labour and skills shortages in Europe as well as the situation arising from the Russian war of agression against Ukraine. Two...

Labour mobility is a key driver of well-functioning labour markets in Europe, contributing to a better matching of labour supply...

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...

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The HR services sector has an important role to play in helping employees manage transitions whether it is finding new roles or transitioning internally.

Jurriën Koops - Director, ABU (The Netherlands)

The overarching raison d’être of the World Employment Confederation is to support its members in growing their business in a sustainable way.

Denis Pennel - Managing Director, 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

opinion piece

Career Coaching Could Protect Your Company From A Great Resignation

Across all sectors, people are reconsidering what work means to them and how much space it should take of their lives. What we observe is a gigantic employment puzzle in which workers don’t find their way back to labor markets and employers struggle to attract the talent they need. Career coaching might be the silver bullet that employers can offer to...

Across all sectors, people are reconsidering what work means to them and how much space it should take of their...

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...

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@WECeurope

10:25, Jan 26

Welcoming @EU_Social new initiative on #SocialDialogue. As long-standing actor in sectoral social dialogue at both European (with @UNI_Europa) and national level, we are ready to take it further & unfold its full potential. Read more: https://t.co/hkxQBdqFuE #SocialRights https://t.co/lz4X1c61rM

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@WECeurope

17:13, Jan 25

One recommendation of the @EU_Commission in the #SocialDialogue initiative is to foster the exchange on current labour market challenges. @WECeurope and @UNI_Europa are already practicing this, including thematic meetings on labour shortages in 2022 and work mobility 2023

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@WECeurope

12:14, Jan 25

Reacting to the Commission initiative "Strengthening social dialogue in the EU", @WECeurope welcomes the call for a close involvement of social partners in national and EU labour market policies. Jointly with @UNI_Europa, we focus skills, transitions and capacity building

Michael Freytag

@MichaelFreytag

13:07, Jan 24

Today at Institute event of @CEEMET and @ECEG_Brussels on career guidance with MEP @syl_brunet. Focus on guidance for young people welcomed by @WECeurope https://t.co/NUNey5i9xl

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@WECeurope

10:01, Jan 19

👏 @ABUnl ! #SocialDialogue is essential to advance workers' rights. A well-known practice in our sector, especially in #Europe. https://t.co/RpXxddhr5F https://t.co/MuwAFsetcv

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@WECeurope

07:14, Jan 19

The World Employment Confederation-Europe congratulates @MarcAngel_lu to his election as new Vice-President of the European Parliament. The private employment services industry is looking forward to continuing the exchange to strive for resilient labour markets