In his speech at the Tripartite Social Summit on 25 October in Brussels, CEC President Maxime Legrand highlighted the importance of making jobs attractive to tackle labour market gaps. In the context of increasing labour shortages, there is a key role for leadership and social partnership to promote lifelong learning and job matching. “The European […]
In its response to the European Commission’s consultation on European Works’ Councils, CEC European Managers underlines the importance of a specific and distinct representation of managers. With the stagnating creation of European Works’ Councils and practical challenges in their work, a new directive is needed to address incoherences and discrepancies of the current legislation. EU […]
During her State of the Union Speech, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stressed that social partners must again be at the heart of our future. CEC European Managers welcomes the President’s call for constructive partnership and responsible leadership ahead of the European elections. To build a sustainable economy, create a clean tech industry […]
The European Commission has launched its second round of consultations with social partners. Among the key players invited to the table is CEC European Managers, the recognized social partner representing leaders and managers. Traineeships have long been heralded as a bridge between academia and the professional world. They offer young people the chance to gain […]
As recognised European social partner, CEC European Managers has responded to the European Commission’s consultation on traineeships. Currently, trainees in the EU do not enjoy sufficient social protection, fair pay, and decent working conditions. Against that background, CEC calls for setting European minimum standards for traineeships, better data about the situation of trainees, as well […]
On 28 November, CEC European Managers and MEP Bergur Løkke Rasmussen will host the third edition of the Sustainable Leaders’ Summit. The half-day conference, taking place at the European Parliament, will explore the role of European leaders and managers when it comes to solving the greatest challenge of our time – the climate and nature […]
The quality and impact of decision-making is key for the development of organisations, for society and for the wider economy. Managers’ decisions have a great role in shaping investments, employment and policymaking. As evidenced by neurosciences, decisions are often affected by unconscious biases as a part of human cognition. While conscious and inclusive leadership practices […]
New reporting standards in the EU and at international level have become a milestone for integrating sustainability into corporate leadership. While recently published global IFRS standards are a step towards an international coordination on sustainable finance, further work needs to be done to cover corporate inside-out impact and deliver on critical thresholds. In the EU, […]
In an increasingly knowledge-intensive economy, all managerial talent must be harnessed, regardless of age. The supply of skills has become one of the biggest challenges both for private companies and the public sector. Shortage of skills hampers the development of the business and threatens the competitiveness of trade and industry and the quality of welfare. […]
As the organisation representing exclusively managers in Europe, CEC European Managers has adopted its new vision and mission statement on Sustainable Leadership. The document is a strategic compass that will inform how CEC can deliver on the expectations of its membership. It lays out how CEC sees leadership evolve by 2030 and what is needed […]