On the occasion of Europe Day and the launch of the Conference on the Future of Europe, CEC President Ludger Ramme shares his view on the future of social Europe after Porto. The Summit of Porto that I have attended as my last engagement as President for CEC European Managers after 25 years on the […]
In its response to the European Commission’s consultation on platform work, CEC European Managers has highlighted the great potential the platform economy could unleash. For this to happen, the digital development needs to be aligned to the European Pillar of Social rights, the EU Green Deal objectives and fair taxation principles. Today however, the rapid […]
CEC European Managers welcomes the European Parliament’s resolution to declare the European Union a LGBTIQ Freedom Zone. Following the establishment of “LGBT Free Zones” in Poland, it is imperative that the EU pushes human rights law enforcement on the ground. For that to happen, much more also needs to be done to mainstream diversity and […]
Female managers have been disproportionally affected by the emergency measures in the wake of the Covid19 pandemic. After years of stagnating progress towards more women in leadership positions and equal pay, the time for action has come to ensure fairness, equal opportunities and inclusive leadership. Today, only 17% of EU senior executives are women and […]
CEC European Managers is proudly welcoming and supporting the Sustainable Leaders Initiative in Switzerland. Launched by CEC’s Swiss Member Organisation SKO, it builds upon the Sustainable Leadership EU Project and the empirical evidence from its “Sustainable Leadership in Europe” study. Swiss managers are now invited to sign the Sustainable Leaders Charter, join the Initiative and […]
CEC European Managers welcomes the EU’s new Sustainable Corporate Governance initiative. In its reply to the European Commission’s consultation, CEC underlines the urgent need to not only create legal and fiscal incentives, but also to support a future-fit leadership culture and practice. The transition to a net-zero economy requires excellence in European leadership fostered through […]
CEC European Managers welcomes the new Portuguese EU Presidency, highlighting the importance of social dialogue for the future of (social) Europe. To transition to a greener and fairer economy, we need the active involvement of employers, workers and managers at all levels. Portugal’s strong focus on Social Europe is important at a time where many […]
CEC European Managers welcomes the proposal by the European Commission to regulate the digital economy. The Digital Service Act and Digital Market Act will be key in bringing back competition to an increasingly concentrated market, where fake news and unfair practices become widespread. Managers need a clear legal framework, besides being equipped with skills needed […]
CEC European Managers welcomes the launch of the European Climate Pact by pledging to contribute mainstreaming Sustainable Leadership in the world of management. CEC’s Sustainable Leadership in Europe study has shown that managers in particular face a considerable gap between ambition and reality to create a fairer and greener economy. As an active member of […]
With a looming no deal scenario after the Brexit transition period, CEC European Managers calls for intensified efforts to ensure future relations stand on firm ground. While respecting the citizen’s vote on Brexit, policy-makers at both sides of the channels should be aware about the detrimental effects of a no deal – in terms of […]