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06 / 01

news

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 / 02

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...

06 / 03

news

‘Never waste a good crisis’ – Reflections on lessons learned from Covid-19

‘Never waste a good crisis’ – Reflections on lessons learned...

Pausing in the midst of managing the disruptive effects of a global pandemic on labour markets, WEC members gathered virtually to take stock of the lessons learned from the Covid-19 crisis and reflect about the role that the private employment services will play in driving the economic recovery.

Pausing in the midst of managing the disruptive effects of a global pandemic on labour markets, WEC members gathered virtually...

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

opinion piece

Artificial Intelligence in recruitment supports the recovery of employment

Advances in digitalisation, technology and Artificial Intelligence offer a host of added-value solutions for the employment and recruitment sector. Trustworthiness is a prerequisite for further uptake of digital technology but the EU’s regulatory framework needs to strike the balance right, writes Jochem de Boer, coordinator of WEC-Europe’s Data Protection Taskforce.

Advances in digitalisation, technology and Artificial Intelligence offer a host of added-value solutions for the employment and recruitment sector. Trustworthiness...

06 / 06

Topics

Social Protection

Social protection relates to the collective systems and rights created by states to support their citizens. It includes support for labour market risks, such as unemployment and occupational accidents; and also includes saving for retirement or training. Based on national circumstances, countries around the world have developed their own social protection systems. Often, workers and employers play a role in...

Social protection relates to the collective systems and rights created by states to support their citizens. It includes support for...

Destination Work India

Through ‘Destination Work’, Gi Group employees voluntarily organise and deliver workshops, trainings, and presentations to help people from their local community boost their employability. In India, the company partnered with a local NGO to help underprivileged young people build a career path.

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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...

Member of the Month

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)

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....

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

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...

press release

Private Employment Services Leaders Unite in Blockchain Project to Connect...

Private Employment Services Leaders Unite in Blockchain Project to Connect People with Work

Corporate Members of the World Employment Confederation are joining forces on the opportunities offered by blockchain technology to reduce frictions in the process of connecting people with work and to make it a positive and trusted experience for candidates, workers and employers.

Corporate Members of the World Employment Confederation are joining forces on the opportunities offered by blockchain technology to reduce frictions...

World Employment Confederation

Partners & Stakeholders

The World Employment Confederation interacts with a wide range of stakeholders, from policy-makers and social partners to industry experts and academics.

The World Employment Confederation interacts with a wide range of stakeholders, from policy-makers and social partners to industry experts and...

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

Corporate Membership

Membership to the World Employment Confederation means growth and leadership!

Topics

The World Employment Confederation engages on a wide range of topics that are relevant to the world of work and its evolution.

The World Employment Confederation engages on a wide range of topics that are relevant to the world of work and...

WECglobal

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08:01, Aug 03

In @globaleditor July edition, our Managing Director @PennelDenis details the findings of our Social Impact Report 2020 which analyses social protection coverage across diverse forms of work. https://t.co/nntEFVlEMl https://t.co/KBrEmRzS9M

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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

WECglobal

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09:18, Jul 30

The July edition of our joint newsletter with @ioevoice is out! #COVID19 is still highly present on the policy agenda. Check out the latest regulatory developments! And if not subscribed yet, sign up to receive the newsletter directly in your inbox. https://t.co/5b0g4zXg35 https://t.co/2Z3kWygFz0

WECglobal

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13:02, Jul 29

Welcoming @ilo toolkit which allows journalists go beyond headlining on #FairRecruitment #ForcedLabour & supports govts & social partners shape regulation & policies working for biz & workers alike Toolkit https://t.co/qyP5I5OiAi Webinar https://t.co/A52M9pG0ox #Media4HumanRights https://t.co/HRVBLFMB0t

WECglobal

@WECglobal

08:41, Jul 29

Want to shift career but don't know where to start? Need to reorganise your business to cope with transformation but don't know how to help your employees go through? #CareerManagement is there to help navigate labour markets complexity. Find out more: https://t.co/f90CkgJ0Yk

WECglobal

@WECglobal

09:29, Jul 28

Did you know that agency workers get similar protection as directly hired employees for unemployment, sickness, labour accidents or pension? More findings on social protection coverage across diverse forms of work in our 2020 Social Impact Report: https://t.co/thUjTLYtAX

WECglobal

@WECglobal

08:01, Jul 27

🏆Leadership in Social Innovation 🏆Rising Federation 🏆Outstanding Advocacy WEC National Federations, do you have a success story that is worth a WEC Award? If you think so, apply now for our 2020 Awards competition! All details here: https://t.co/jyYvdBEJuG