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06 / 01

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European employers commit to employment in Covid-19 recovery

BusinessEurope and 9 European sectoral employers organisations, including the World Employment Confederation-Europe, released a statement on 24 July making a clear commitment to create the conditions for return to employment, job creation and better skills matching as part of the recovery after the Covid-19 crisis.

BusinessEurope and 9 European sectoral employers organisations, including the World Employment Confederation-Europe, released a statement on 24 July making a...

06 / 02

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OECD Employment Outlook 2020: clear role for private employment services in post-Covid labour markets

OECD Employment Outlook 2020: clear role for private employment services...

On July 7, the OECD released its annual outlook on jobs and employment with a strong focus on the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on labour markets and the policy responses needed to put the economy on the recovery path. The Employment Outlook 2020 clearly recognises the role and potential of the private employment services sector during and beyond the crisis.

On July 7, the OECD released its annual outlook on jobs and employment with a strong focus on the impact of the...

06 / 03

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COVID-19 crisis exposes urgent need to better protect people

The Covid-19 crisis has revealed some significant gaps in our social protection systems, hitting hard those who were already the most vulnerable. The Social Impact Report 2020 by the World Employment Confederation analyses social protection coverage across diverse forms of work. It also shows how the crisis can be used as an opportunity to speed up the innovation of safety...

The Covid-19 crisis has revealed some significant gaps in our social protection systems, hitting hard those who were already the...

06 / 04

Private Employment Services Industry

'Safely back to work in the new normal' Alliance

The private employment services sector is instrumental to the economic recovery after the Covid-19 pandemic, first by enabling a safe return to work and secondly by offering solutions to make labour markets more resilient. The World Employment Confederation is setting up a dedicated task force to tap into its members’ expertise to share the best practices, reflect on the lessons...

The private employment services sector is instrumental to the economic recovery after the Covid-19 pandemic, first by enabling a safe...

06 / 05

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Putting the EU on the Road to Recovery after Covid-19

As Europe activates measures to put the region on the road to recovery, the World Employment Confederation-Europe puts forward recommendations for EU policies to support a safe return to work in the new normal and sustain the economic recovery, building on safe workplaces, agile labour markets, social dialogue, skilling agenda, public-private cooperation and new safety nets.

As Europe activates measures to put the region on the road to recovery, the World Employment Confederation-Europe puts forward recommendations...

06 / 06

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Social Protection

Social protection schemes in Europe have mostly been designed for the open-ended, full-time contract and have not kept pace with the changes that have taken place in the world of work. In an increasingly diverse world of work, modernising social protection and social safety nets is needed to guarantee social inclusion.

Social protection schemes in Europe have mostly been designed for the open-ended, full-time contract and have not kept pace with...

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Prism’emploi (France)

The temporary agency work sector in France was hardly hit by the Covid-19 crisis. The number of hours worked through temporary assignments registered a decrease of -47.4% in May 2020 when compared to May 2019. National Federation Prism’emploi took several initiatives during the crisis to protect agency workers’ health and employability, securing social protection and future work prospects.

Prism’emploi (France)

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WEC Awards 2020

After a successful first edition, the WEC Awards return in 2020! Once again, WEC National Federations members can apply for a “Leadership in Social Innovation”, “Outstanding Advocacy” and “Rising Federation” Award. Have a great success story to share? Apply by October 1st! The Awards ceremony will be held in December.

After a successful first edition, the WEC Awards return in 2020! Once again, WEC National Federations members can apply for...

Athlete Programme

As they retire from sport, athletes bring attributes and skills that make them a lead talent source. Yet, millions of athletes struggle to successfully enter into the broader workforce. The Adecco Group’s Athlete Programme helps them transition from the world of sports into the job market.

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World Employment Confederation - Europe

The World Employment Confederation-Europe is the voice of the recruitment and employment industry at European level. It brings together 30 national federations and six corporations covering a wide range of HR services, including agency work, direct recruitment, career management, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Managed Service Provision (MSP). WEC-Europe is part of the World Employment Confederation.

The World Employment Confederation-Europe is the voice of the recruitment and employment industry at European level. It brings together 30...

World Employment Conference 2020 postponed to September 2021: see you in Madrid!

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Future of Work

Rapid technology changes, demographics, diversity, globalisation, new production models and the rise of the on-demand economy are some of the structural shifts that are currently reshaping the world of work. These new trends create challenges for our current labour laws, welfare schemes, education systems and tax regimes. Labour markets need to evolve to ensure that they remain open, inclusive and...

Rapid technology changes, demographics, diversity, globalisation, new production models and the rise of the on-demand economy are some of the...

Europe needs a new focus and strategy to adapt to the changing world of work. The World Employment Confederation-Europe believes that social innovation is the right approach to build more inclusive and sustainable labour markets.

Bettina Schaller - President of the World Employment Confederation-Europe

At the heart of the debate around the future of work lies the issue of labour market security, which must be favored over job security. To fit the new reality, we must create a whole new social deal which embraces these new attitudes to life and work and which fosters the diversity that already exists in our labour markets.

Denis Pennel - Managing Director of the 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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Deploying AI: EU to find right balance to build trust

Responding to the European Commission’s public consultation on its approach to the deployment of Artificial Intelligence in Europe, the World Employment Confederation-Europe insists on the need for a balanced regulatory framework to address concerns related to the use of AI in HR services. The private employment services sector also makes proposals to increase trust in the deployment of the technology...

Responding to the European Commission’s public consultation on its approach to the deployment of Artificial Intelligence in Europe, the World...

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...

WECeurope

@WECeurope

08:01, Aug 05

Let's revisit WEC-Europe's milestones from the first half of the year! Sadly we decided to reschedule our annual conference to 2021. Hear from @PennelDenis & @Asempleo_ President Andreu Cruañas on the reasons behind the decision. See you for #WEC2021Madrid https://t.co/6aH8dtKX3J

WECeurope

@WECeurope

08:01, Aug 04

Let's revisit WEC-Europe's milestones from the first half of the year! We set out the sector's position on the challenges and opportunities that #AI offers. Read more on why trustworthiness is a prerequisite for further uptake of digital technology. https://t.co/3AC11Cffqm

WECeurope

@WECeurope

08:01, Aug 03

Let's revisit WEC-Europe's milestones from 1st half of 2020! #Covid19 disrupted society & economy, and hardly hit agency work sector. With trade union @UNI_Europa we adopted joint recommendations to both mitigate immediate impacts & prepare for recovery. https://t.co/Xk0Xsla6r5

WECglobal

@WECglobal

11:05, Jul 31

It's time for a pause! Most of the WEC Head Office team is taking a break for the coming weeks, so our weekly updates will stop for a while. Here are some ideas to keep you connected to the WEC while we're gone. https://t.co/WdHazqBHDp https://t.co/unAbmaxV4r

Denis Pennel

@PennelDenis

13:35, Jul 30

Gi Group, one of @WECglobal global corporate members, acquires Spanish temporary employment agency Grupo Norte https://t.co/WSnDOeuWKB @weceurope @GiGroupSpa @Asempleo_

WECeurope

@WECeurope

09:51, Jul 28

Guaranteeing #health & #safety is essential to enable recovery in times of #COVID19. An alliance within the private #employment services sector developed best practices protocols to help people & organisations get #SafelyBackToWork. Read more: https://t.co/tx5pS2a53U

WECeurope

@WECeurope

09:06, Jul 24

European employers are committed to create conditions for return to #employment, job creation and better #skills matching as part of #Covid19 recovery. Read the joint statement by WEC-Europe, @BusinessEurope @CEEMET @EBFeu @_EFCI_ and others: https://t.co/wJqhDSNaxw https://t.co/rvwfxlpTGj