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06 / 01

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Research project finds in agency work sector elements for success in fostering social innovation

Research project finds in agency work sector elements for success...

A research project led by CEPS and the Catholic University of Leuven/HIVA analyses the success factors and potential for replicability of initiatives put in place by social partners in the agency work sector to improve training, working conditions and social protection of workers. The findings were discussed by a panel of EU stakeholders during an online event on December 1st.

A research project led by CEPS and the Catholic University of Leuven/HIVA analyses the success factors and potential for replicability...

06 / 02

press release

Agency Work Social Partners Share Lessons To Foster Social Innovation

The World Employment Confederation-Europe and UNI-Europa, EU Social Partners for the temporary agency work sector, put forward recommendations to foster social innovation drawing on the lessons learned from initiatives implemented by sectoral social partners across Europe. Special attention is put on new solutions for training, working conditions and social protection of workers.

The World Employment Confederation-Europe and UNI-Europa, EU Social Partners for the temporary agency work sector, put forward recommendations to foster...

06 / 03

opinion piece

Notes on the New Normal #5 – Finding balance in an age of agility

Notes on the New Normal #5 – Finding balance in...

The latest feedback from national federations and industry leaders is that the outlook for flexible staffing – in both the short and longer term – is extremely positive. At the same time, the need to ‘disentangle’ different types of flexibility (and different types of providers of this flexibility) has never been more important. In this new blog post, Tom Hadley...

The latest feedback from national federations and industry leaders is that the outlook for flexible staffing – in both the...

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!

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BAP (Germany)

The private employment services sector in Germany employ 1,000,520 workers and counts 11,532 agencies.

BAP (Germany)

The private employment services sector in Germany employ 1,000,520 workers and counts 11,532 agencies.

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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...

WECeurope

@WECeurope

13:54, Dec 04

If you missed out on WECeurope & @WECglobal's activities this week, here is what to remember! https://t.co/Q0Ha2VXHt8 https://t.co/b4OKhHKCti

EuroCommerce

@eurocommerce

15:19, Dec 02

"Very happy with how some retailers approach recruitment & talent search - very much on the right track & already implementing ideas that the @EU_Social is trying to spread" says DG EMPL Director-General @JoostKorte today at our annual conference on #FutureOfWork. #EUPolicyTalks https://t.co/m9Mu8Ys2Nc

EuroCommerce

@eurocommerce

15:18, Dec 02

Interesting presentation of how diverse forms of work have accelerated during #covid19 pandemic, provided by @PennelDenis of @WECglobal today at our annual #FutureOfWork conference. Read our last week's joint statement on this ⬇️ https://t.co/r6NZ27wyAV #EUPolicyTalks https://t.co/Q6LvKagwLo

SIA ExecForum

@execforum

14:43, Dec 02

Another fantastic panel at this year's #ExecForum. On the virtual stage now we have @Fiona_Coombe Tania Bowers at @APSCo_org John Mayes @RandstadJobs and Bettina Schaller @beschabo @WECeurope discussing employment law in the new normal: 2021 and beyond https://t.co/Dmf8hR9eA6

WECeurope

@WECeurope

12:47, Dec 02

Great to have our Managing Director @PennelDenis joining this discussion today to explain the crucial role that private #employment services play to support this essential sector of our economy! https://t.co/i3cRQoPZ7h

WECeurope

@WECeurope

09:29, Dec 02

Privileged to have @JoostKorte, Director General @EU_Social, speaking at our general assembly today. Looking back to the unprecedented crisis we faced in 2020 with #Covid19 & how the EU is responding to boost recovery. https://t.co/n4LWdHflSI

WECeurope

@WECeurope

08:14, Dec 02

Yesterday @CEPS_thinktank presented the outcomes of the research project we commissioned with @UNI_Europa to identify elements of success in fostering #socialinnovation based on #agencywork sector's experience. Missed it? Here are some event's highlights. https://t.co/WKmzgB4wdV https://t.co/KjuyCpHpC8