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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...

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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),...

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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...

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International Labour Conference 2025: HR Services Industry Achieves Formal Recognition in Fighting Informality

International Labour Conference 2025: HR Services Industry Achieves Formal Recognition...

The 2025 International Labour Conference formally recognised private employment services as vital contributors to reducing informality and promoting decent work. With a delegation engaging actively in the ILC debates, the World Employment Confederation enabled this major milestone for the industry, affirming its role in enabling better labour markets outcomes for all.

The 2025 International Labour Conference formally recognised private employment services as vital contributors to reducing informality and promoting decent work....

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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...

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THRAPA

Tanzania HR & Admin Professionals Association (THRAPA) joined the World Employment Confederation as a new National Federation member in April 2025. Time to get to know better this organisation striving to raise the bar for HR and admin practices in Tanzania and to provide structured, ethical, and effective services!

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WEConversations | To Regulate or Not to Regulate? – What’s Next for Digital Labour Platforms?

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Digitalisation

Digitalisation is a very broad topic, impacting every aspect of society. In the work sphere, digitalisation allows for new ways of working, delivering services (including employment services), improving worker productivity and increasing health and safety at work.

Digitalisation is a very broad topic, impacting every aspect of society. In the work sphere, digitalisation allows for new ways...

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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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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...

Labour Market Intelligence Insights (LMI²) Q1 2025

Every quarter, the World Employment Confederation compiles the latest data about staffing activity, the economy and labour markets and brings them all in one place: the “Labour Market Strategic Insight” brief. Check out the latest edition: it’s a goldmine of data!

NEW ! You can now subscribe to receive the update directly in your mailbox every quarter! Just fill out the form.

Entrenching our global reach and influence result from empowerment of our members. The World Employment Confederation aims to support them in building their capacity and maintaining the highest quality standards, as we are convinced that the future of work will become more reliant upon trustful labour market intermediaries.

Charles Cameron - Vice-President, World Employment Confederation

Thought leadership is about timing. As we prepare for the New Normal, the opportunity is there to position the industry as a ‘knowledge hub’ for all labour market and workplace issues.

Geraldine King - Board member, World Employment Confederation

A strong knowledge base is fundamental to support our advocacy activities and ensure sound regulatory frameworks. The World Employment Confederation helps members to better collect and organise knowledge, in particular data. Pulling our resources together contributes to strengthening the image of our industry as a credible partner.

Even Hagelien - Director, NHO Service og Handel

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...