In this poster, two contrasting management styles are placed side by side, revealing a deep divide in workplace culture. Go to the #BeyondBias campaign here [+] There is a dismissive phrase on one side: “This isn’t your project, so it’s not your place to comment.” On the other hand, there is a more inclusive approach: “Let’s […]
The seventh #BeyondBias advice may seem simple, but it carries significant weight in modern leadership development. CEC European Managers’ campaign is the culmination of the Beyunbi project, a two-year European initiative supported by research from the University of Southern Denmark. Through the project, managers across Europe contributed to developing innovative training programs and participated in a large-scale […]
In the wake of the renewed global trade tensions triggered by the Trump administration’s decision to escalate tariff measures, European leaders and managers show their readiness to protect the continent’s economic and social model. Download manifesto here [+] As the European social partner representing leaders and managers across Europe, CEC European Managers issues a […]
Since the COVID-19 crisis, widespread remote working has posed challenges for organisations, including work-life balance, the right to disconnect, digital ease, data protection, maintaining the feeling of belonging, and other impacts on employee health. In this context, managerial relationships cannot be improvised. Selected by the French National Agency for the Improvement of Working Conditions (ANACT), our member […]
Today, 3 April, the Western Balkans takes a meaningful step toward deeper European integration and more resilient labour markets. High-level EU institutions and regional actors will gather in Tirana to reaffirm the power of social dialogue as a strategic lever for stability, development, and inclusion. Organised jointly by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), the […]
On February 19 2025, a delegation from the European Pride Business Network (EPBN) and the European LGBTIQ Chamber of Commerce (EGLCC) arrived in the EU capital for a high-level institutional visit aimed at strengthening ties with European institutions and deepening the conversation on diversity in the workplace and beyond. Among the highlights of the visit […]
As part of CIDA’s ongoing efforts to keep managers informed about key EU policy developments, we are pleased to share the latest edition of the EU Observer, a biweekly agenda compiled by the Italian member organisation of CEC European Managers. This update offers a snapshot of the EU’s institutional, economic, and social developments from March […]
While women make up nearly half of the European workforce, they remain significantly underrepresented in leadership positions. With this sixth recommendation, CEC European Managers is placing responsibility directly in the hands of managers who can lead the change. Through the #BeyondBias campaign, CEC highlights the critical role that leaders and managers play in overcoming unconscious bias […]
Attracting and retaining diverse talent is not just a social imperative—it’s a business necessity. As part of our BeyondBias campaign, we are launching a fifth recommendation for becoming a better manager. CEC European Managers calls on leaders and companies to pay closer attention to an often-overlooked source of truth: their departing employees. Among the 20 concrete […]
On 18 March 2025, at our headquarters in Brussels, we had the chance to hold a very interesting conversation with Silvia Pugi, our Deputy Secretary General at CEC European Managers. We discussed the need for innovation and discrimination and presented a useful survey to investigate the role of the “innovation manager” inside organisations, among other […]