A couple of days ago, CEC European Managers launched the campaign #BeyondBias, highlighting 20 practical recommendations for leaders to control unconscious bias through business cards and engaging posters. Today, we are underscoring the first of our 20 recommendations. 1/20. Reshape your organisational culture rather than solely train minorities to adapt Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) […]
The European Commission has unveiled its 2025 Work Programme, setting a course for a “Bolder, Simpler, Faster Union.” Some of CEC European Manager‘s areas of interest are not sufficiently highlighted or missing. That is why we are suggesting that among the program’s key priorities strengthening social dialogue, enhancing labour rights, and equipping Europe’s managers with […]
In the corporate world, career advancement is often shaped by a mix of experience, skill, and opportunity. But for many women, an invisible barrier stands in their way—gender bias. The latest #BeyondBias campaign (visit website here) by CEC European Managers, based on research from the University of Southern Denmark within the EU-funded Beyunbi Project, highlights […]
On the same day that Ursula von der Leyen announced 200,000 million for European Artificial Intelligence, Eurofound organised an engaging webinar on its effects on the working world. CEC European Managers actively participated in Eurofound LIVE: How is AI Changing the World of Work in Europe? by raising a question during the session curated by Eurofound […]
Leaders and managers across Europe have turned groundbreaking research into 20 Practical Steps for Leadership Change. The campaign #BeyondBias features the importance of diversity and inclusion for competitiveness and to achieve a consistent Union of Skills. The Confédération Européenne des Cadres (CEC European Managers) represents 1M leaders in Europe and is one of the six cross-industry social […]
The Slovenian Managers’ Association, our member organisation in this country, recently published a column highlighting the intersection of artistic excellence and visionary leadership. The piece, written by Danilo Rošker, Director of the Slovenian National Theatre Maribor (SNG Maribor), emphasizes the theatre’s commitment to innovation, global recognition, and the crucial link between the arts and the economy. Rošker […]
“For decades, competitiveness has been a bad word, but now we need it to decarbonize and relaunch our European industry,” says David Rinaldi in the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS) latest podcast episode (you can listen to it here). Rinaldi discusses with German economist Lukas Bertram the importance of addressing Europe’s growth while focusing on cohesion as […]
Today is International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), and the European Commission and the High Representative/Vice-President Kallas have reaffirmed the EU’s unwavering commitment to eradicating this cruel and deeply harmful practice, both in Europe and globally. We remind all leaders and managers in Europe (and elsewhere) that FGM is never acceptable […]
As of Sunday, February 2, 2025, the first rules under the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) have officially been enacted. This marks a significant milestone in the EU’s efforts to regulate AI technologies, ensuring they are used responsibly while fostering innovation. Key elements now in force include definitions of AI systems, AI literacy […]
Our Italian member organisation, Manager e Alte Professionalità per l’Italia (CIDA), has published a new edition of its EU Observer agenda, a document with an insightful overview of key European events. The latest issue covers January 20 to February 3, 2025. The developments have been carefully selected to meet the needs of our Italian members, […]