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06 / 01

event

WEC-ILO webinar | Covid-19: Activation for recovery

After exploring the impacts of the Covid-19 crisis on employment services, a new joint webinar by the World Employment Confederation (WEC) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) will discuss the activation policies that were adopted in response to the crisis, the skills policies that are needed for recovery and how to finance both under fiscal constraints. Sign up now and...

After exploring the impacts of the Covid-19 crisis on employment services, a new joint webinar by the World Employment Confederation...

06 / 02

opinion piece

BLOG - Future-proofing your workforce strategy in challenging times

By Ranjit de Sousa, President, LHH & Chair of WEC’s Career Management Group

06 / 03

news

House of HR joins WEC as new Corporate Member!

The World Employment Confederation welcomes a new Corporate Member! House of HR, a European group active in the field of specialist recruitment and engineering & consulting, brings a ‘Happy Rebel’ mindset and strong interest in innovations like blockchain. Its CEO, Rika Coppens, shares some insights about the company’s mindset and the challenges and opportunities she sees for the future of...

The World Employment Confederation welcomes a new Corporate Member! House of HR, a European group active in the field of...

06 / 04

event

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...

06 / 05

news

Agency work sector recovers after deep slump of second quarter

One of the first sectors hit by the Covid-19 crisis, the agency work sector is also one of the first to rebound. Data show that activity is picking up faster than it did when the economy had to recover from the latest global financial crisis, and trends are promising in many countries.

One of the first sectors hit by the Covid-19 crisis, the agency work sector is also one of the first...

06 / 06

Topics

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...

Diversified Employment Promotion Programme

The programme supported by CAFST helps enterprises in China hire people with disabilities by promoting diversity policies and by running a dedicated support center where people with disabilities can work in a suitable environment. Thanks to the program, 10 000 people with disabilities were hired.

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...

Member of the Month

American Staffing Association (USA)

On September 14-20, 2020, the ASA will celebrate the contributions of the millions of individuals employed by U.S. staffing agencies each week. Follow #NationalStaffingEmployeeWeek or #StaffingStars on social media to discover the real stories of staffing.

American Staffing Association (USA)

World of Work

Work plays a central role in our lives and in our social identity. It not only represents a means to achieve economic independence, but is also a source of personal fulfillment and social inclusion.

Work plays a central role in our lives and in our social identity. It not only represents a means to achieve economic independence, but...

Staffing Insights with WEC & SIA

World Employment Confederation

Head Office

The World Employment Confederation is managed by a team of seven full-time employees based in Brussels, Belgium.

Topics

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....

press release

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...

By helping businesses and workers adapt to the increasingly changing world of work, our industry has developed expertise in creating open, sustainable and inclusive labour markets. Working together within the World Employment Confederation, we can maximize this knowledge and share it on a broader scale as we gain access to the global world of work community.

Annemarie Muntz - President of the World Employment Confederation

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 of the World Employment Confederation

Our membership to the World Employment Confederation enables us to stay abreast of international trends and to access advice and support in specialized areas such as advocacy, ethics and global best practice standards. This translates to higher levels of professionalism in the industry at local level which benefits our members.

Jacqueline Ford - CEO of APSO (South Africa)

Membership

National Federation Membership

Membership with the World Employment Confederation means growth and leadership!

Resources

WECglobal

@WECglobal

15:01, Sep 18

Wrapping up another week... https://t.co/MQZ756jKqv https://t.co/CpaX49NETJ

WECglobal

@WECglobal

12:00, Sep 18

Great snapshot of the latest evolutions in the world of work - and the acceleration that #Covid19 brought to it - by our President @ANNEMARIEMUNTZ https://t.co/4eE8Qaiqaz

WECglobal

@WECglobal

08:01, Sep 18

Have you already signed up for the next webinar of our joint series with @ilo ? This time we'll speak about #activation & #skills policies with @OECD, WEC, ILO and @wapesorg experts. All details on programme & registration ➡️ https://t.co/58z0juQ5y4 https://t.co/LjEEBZn9os

WECglobal

@WECglobal

11:33, Sep 17

Wishing you could rewind 2020? Maybe it's just time to pause & reflect on #Covid19 actions before getting back in play & shaping the future for our sector. That's the programme for our WEC members-only workshops on September 30! https://t.co/IvBnW3vILO https://t.co/V3FNAzsrzb https://t.co/ak9U97KkPm

Tom Hadley

@HadleysComment

15:44, Sep 16

Gd convo w/ @Kompetens_ftgs re outlook for flex staffing in Sweden. Private employment services played big role in placing key workers during crisis - incl healthcare staff. Staffing industry didn’t exist in Sweden until 1993. Has come long way in short space of time! @WECglobal

Tom Hadley

@HadleysComment

15:44, Sep 16

How has #Covid19 impacted on workforce management & perceptions of flex staffing? Gt to share views on this w/ @ACharlesCameron & Amy Towers earlier this wk. @RCSA_official doing gt work in Australia & NZ to boost reputation, drive compliance & inform policy agenda. @WECglobal

WECglobal

@WECglobal

08:45, Sep 16

Latest data collected from WEC members show that #AgencyWork activity is picking up faster than it did in recovery from previous global financial crisis. Read WEC's analysis: https://t.co/LEja84alhK