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06 / 01

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European Employment Barometer updated with new data

The World Employment Confederation and Staffing Industry Analysts released an update of their joint European Employment Barometer, an interactive online tool allowing to track general labour market trends and developments in the agency work sector across European countries. The latest update includes Eurostat and WEC data up until the second quarter of 2020 – the period when the impact of...

The World Employment Confederation and Staffing Industry Analysts released an update of their joint European Employment Barometer, an interactive online...

06 / 02

opinion piece

BLOG - The business case for helping departing employees reskill and upskill

BLOG - The business case for helping departing employees reskill...

By Dan Davenport, President and General Manager at Randstad RiseSmart & member of WEC’s Career Management Group

06 / 03

opinion piece

Notes on the New Normal #6 – Back to the future of work

Notes on the New Normal #6 – Back to the...

BLOG – The focus for the global HR services sector may have been on immediate pandemic-related challenges over recent months, but the latest round industry insight and external events have been infused with a more forward-focused vibe. We’re going back to the future of work! So, where can the global HR services sector add the most value and make the...

BLOG – The focus for the global HR services sector may have been on immediate pandemic-related challenges over recent months,...

06 / 04

opinion piece

Notes on the New Normal #4 – Spreading the word on the science of compliance

Notes on the New Normal #4 – Spreading the word...

BLOG – Getting to grips with the various strands of regulatory compliance and finding the right formula for boosting industry standards have been ongoing priorities within the employment and HR services arena for a while. But there is no doubt that the current crisis is focusing minds on the science of compliance and on how the global industry can use...

BLOG – Getting to grips with the various strands of regulatory compliance and finding the right formula for boosting industry...

06 / 05

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...

06 / 06

opinion piece

BLOG - For a sustainable recovery, don’t protect jobs

By Murielle Antille SVP, Head of Government and Industry Affairs, LHH & Member of WEC’s Career Management Group

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Coronavirus (Covid-19)

The COVID-19 pandemic hitting the world in 2020 poses an unprecedented, major challenge to economies and societies around the world. It is severely impacting the private employment services sector which is working hard to weather the crisis and stand ready to accompany recovery. The primary concern of the World Employment Confederation and its members is to protect the health and...

The COVID-19 pandemic hitting the world in 2020 poses an unprecedented, major challenge to economies and societies around the world....

Social Innovation Stories

16 new stories available! See how our members help workers & businesses cope with the Covid19 crisis around the world!

Member of the Month

ABU, ISF & NRF

ABU for Leadership in Social Innovation; ISF for Outstanding Advocacy and NRF for Rising Federation: these are the winners of the WEC Awards 2020! And a special year called for a special prize. The Head Office granted an ‘Honour’ to Assolavoro for their actions during the Covid-19 crisis.

ABU, ISF & NRF

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Blog series - Notes on the New Normal

In a series of blog contributions, Tom Hadley, Project Manager for WEC’s Alliance Task Force Project, shares insights from the conversations he is having with industry leaders from around the world on what the new normal will be and the role that the private employment services sector can play in the post-Covid world of work.

In a series of blog contributions, Tom Hadley, Project Manager for WEC’s Alliance Task Force Project, shares insights from the...

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WEC-Europe responds to consultation on minimum wages in Europe

As the EU reflects on possible actions regarding minimum wages, the World Employment Confederation-Europe believes that temporary agency workers are already sufficiently protected based on national regulations, the principles of equal treatment and equal pay as well as rights granted based on collective labour agreements. In its response to the second stage of the EU Social Partners’ consultation, WEC-Europe considers...

As the EU reflects on possible actions regarding minimum wages, the World Employment Confederation-Europe believes that temporary agency workers are...

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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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Private employment services make recommendations for decent platform work

Online platforms have the vast potential to connect more people with decent work. Still, to deliver on this potential, reform of safety nets is needed and legitimate concerns on working conditions and level-playing field need to be addressed. Building on its track record of providing decent diverse forms of work, the private employment services agency proposes policy recommendations to create...

Online platforms have the vast potential to connect more people with decent work. Still, to deliver on this potential, reform...

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Digitalisation

The digital revolution is affecting the world of work in many ways. Not only is it changing the nature of certain jobs, it is also disrupting the way work is offered, accessed and contracted. The growth of online platforms and the collaborative economy create new challenges regarding the protection of labour suppliers working through online platforms, and the need for...

The digital revolution is affecting the world of work in many ways. Not only is it changing the nature of...

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

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Skills

Labour markets in Europe are changing at a fast pace, requiring people to adapt and constantly develop their skills and qualifications if they want to remain employable. Companies increasingly struggle to find people with the skills they need. Beyond basic competences and trade-specific skills, digital skills are gaining in importance in many economic sectors, as are social and interpersonal skills.

Labour markets in Europe are changing at a fast pace, requiring people to adapt and constantly develop their skills and...

Private Employment Services Industry

Career Management

From outplacement to redeployment and career mobility, Career Management offers a range of services that help people and organisations navigate the complex and dynamic environment of the changing world of work. Adding value at every stage of the work life journey, career management solutions contribute to smooth labour markets and fulfilling work experiences; benefiting enterprises, individuals and society as a...

From outplacement to redeployment and career mobility, Career Management offers a range of services that help people and organisations navigate...

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08:00, Dec 25

Let's revisit our most popular posts of 2020! In May, you were interested in the advantages that blockchain technology can bring in the HR services sector. For those celebrating it today across the world: Merry Christmas! 🎄 https://t.co/zcFLSNVaD4

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08:00, Dec 24

Let's revisit our most popular posts of 2020! In April, we adopted joint recommendations with our social partners of the temporary agency work sector for coping with the Covid-19 pandemic and prepare the recovery. More on social dialogue in our sector: https://t.co/QuTUHOxdn1 https://t.co/7bHyjFhRfM

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08:00, Dec 23

Let's revisit our most popular posts of 2020! In March, no surprise, the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic was on everybody's mind. Check out our dedicated webpage on the topic for all our resources: https://t.co/9udqQFCHyH https://t.co/Y2e4ilznLW

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@WECeurope

09:43, Dec 22

We support this statement from @BusinessEurope and we encourage the adoption of a pragmatic approach to the exchange of personal data with third countries, and the USA in particular. https://t.co/Gkp0vcqmLz

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@WECeurope

08:00, Dec 22

Let's revisit our most popular posts of 2020! In March, you were eager to get the latest data on the evolution of the private employment services sector. You can find all WEC publications on our website: https://t.co/j0P77vbKW8 https://t.co/SlGpAzcBaT

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@WECeurope

08:00, Dec 21

Let's revisit our most popular posts of 2020! In January, followers were keen to know more about EU labour markets reform. Did you know that we have dedicated pages on several topics that are relevant to the world of work and its evolution? Check them out: https://t.co/lHtnf4I9cu https://t.co/l1rHmz9VWC

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@WECeurope

15:53, Dec 18

Thank you to all our members, partners and stakeholders for their support and cooperation in this particularly challenging year! The WEC-Europe team wish you safe and restful holidays and all the very best for 2021! https://t.co/Gn4InweNMt