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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...

06 / 02

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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),...

06 / 03

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Spotlight on Quess: WEC’s new Corporate Member!

Let’s get to know Quess, WEC’s first Corporate Member from the Southern Asia-Pacific region. A true powerhouse in one of the fastest-growing staffing markets in the world, Quess views its WEC membership as instrumental to achieving its mission of fostering responsible employment.

Let’s get to know Quess, WEC’s first Corporate Member from the Southern Asia-Pacific region. A true powerhouse in one of...

06 / 04

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The European Employers’ Institute recruits a part-time project manager

The European Employers Institute, the central hub for cross-industry research on topics of common interest to employers, is looking for a project manager to support the daily operations of the institute. WEC-Europe is one of the thirteen sectoral employers’ organisations who founded the Institute in 2024.

The European Employers Institute, the central hub for cross-industry research on topics of common interest to employers, is looking for...

06 / 05

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Skills and Quality Jobs: the Building Blocks for a More Competitive and Resilient Europe

Skills and Quality Jobs: the Building Blocks for a More...

On 11 February, the European Commission adopted its work programme for the year 2025. With its focus on skills and several proposals addressing the current labour market challenges, the World Employment Confederation-Europe considers that this work programme has the relevant building blocks to create a strong, secure and competitive Europe.

On 11 February, the European Commission adopted its work programme for the year 2025. With its focus on skills and...

06 / 06

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WEC-Europe backs employers statement on the EU Talent Pool

On February 24, several European employers’ federations issued a joint statement advocating for key adjustments to be made to the European Commission’s 2023 proposal for an EU Talent Pool. They emphasize the importance of recognizing training and education from third countries, ensuring the Talent Pool complements national systems, and allowing broad access for employers, including private employment services agencies, to...

On February 24, several European employers’ federations issued a joint statement advocating for key adjustments to be made to the...

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Hays

Hays is a global leader in recruitment and workforce solutions, focusing on highly skilled and academic professionals, and since 1^st January 2025, the twelfth corporate member of the World Employment Confederation! Learn more about the company and why it decided to join WEC.

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WEC Releases Toolkit to Help HR Companies Navigate AI Regulation

Artificial Intelligence is transforming workforce management, but ethical use is crucial to ensure it is deployed to the benefit of all. The World Employment Confederation (WEC) has created a toolkit to help HR services professionals implement AI responsibly, in compliance with regulations from different jurisdictions. Leveraging the expertise of WEC’s members, this toolkit offers practical guidance on transparency, human oversight,...

Artificial Intelligence is transforming workforce management, but ethical use is crucial to ensure it is deployed to the benefit of...

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Quality Jobs for All: Promoting Diverse Forms of Work for...

Quality Jobs for All: Promoting Diverse Forms of Work for Inclusive Growth

As the EU Employment Ministers adopt their 2025 Joint Employment Report, the EU is still lagging behind on its employment and social targets. To achieve these goals, the employment and recruitement industry believes that a stronger focus on quality jobs is necessary. As the European Commission begins to develop its Roadmap for Quality Jobs, WEC-Europe provides some insights, featuring the...

As the EU Employment Ministers adopt their 2025 Joint Employment Report, the EU is still lagging behind on its employment...

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The Union of Skills is Born: From First Steps to...

The Union of Skills is Born: From First Steps to Great Strides

Labour shortages in Europe are worsening. The European Commission’s “Union of Skills” proposal is a good start, but innovative solutions are needed. Laura Spangenberg, Member of the Executive Committee at the World Employment Confederation-Europe, explains why the private employment services sector emphasizes not only the importance of skilling but also advocates for collaboration to nurture “skills ecosystems”.

Labour shortages in Europe are worsening. The European Commission’s “Union of Skills” proposal is a good start, but innovative solutions...

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WEC-Europe helps HR services companies implement EU CSRD reporting requirements

The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires companies to classify individuals provided by employment agencies as non-employees. However, it doesn’t specify how temporary work agencies should report these individuals. To address this, the World Employment Confederation-Europe has issued some guidance to help its members implement the requirements of the Directive and ensure consistent industry reporting.

The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires companies to classify individuals provided by employment agencies as non-employees. However, it...

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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 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)

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...

Private Employment Services Industry

Agency Work

Agency work is an internationally recognised and regulated form of employment. The agency worker has an employment contract with the employment agency. They are then deployed to a user firm and work under the guidance and supervision of the user company. This “triangular employment relationship” improves allocation within the labour market. It allows workers to gain easy access to work...

Agency work is an internationally recognised and regulated form of employment. The agency worker has an employment contract with the...