Entries by CEC European Managers

“Leadership Is Not About Ego—It’s About Purpose”: Petra Juvančič on Sustainable Leadership

We had the opportunity to have an extensive conversation with Petra Juvančič, Executive Director of the Managers’ Association of Slovenia (MAS) and a member of our confederation. She also commented on the importance of communication and the challenges that leaders face in Europe’s immediate future. How would you introduce yourself? Thank you for inviting me […]

European Capitals of Inclusion Award Celebrates Local Leadership

The European Union reaffirmed its commitment to equality, inclusion, and human dignity on Tuesday during a landmark event in Brussels marking the official opening of European Diversity Month 2025 and the announcement of the winners of the European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award. Held at the Hotel Cardo in the heart of the EU […]

Europe Moves Towards Comprehensive Psychosocial Risk Directive

At the ETUI-ETUC Conference titled “From Data to Directive: Confronting Work-Related Psychological Risks in the EU,” a wide array of academics, policymakers, social partners, trade union leaders, and representatives from civil society gathered to listen and learn about the evidence around the subject of psychosocial risks in the workplace. Participants also demanded urgent action on […]

Managers: The Bridge Between EU Skills Policy and Workplace Reality

The European Commission has launched the Union of Skills’ initiative as a response to the skills shortages increasingly affecting the EU’s economic and social fabric. Following the claim from the 2025 edition of the European Employment and Social Affairs Forum (read full article here), themed “Skills for a Competitive Europe,” the EU Commission‘s move scores the urgency […]

Establish clear organisation norms against sexism, racism, ageism, and LGBT+ discrimination – #BeyondBias 9/20

CEC European Managers has unveiled the ninth recommendation of its #BeyondBias campaign: “Establish clear organisation norms against sexism, racism, ageism, and LGBT+ discrimination.” Download the 20 recommendations here [+] The #BeyondBias campaign aims to equip managers across Europe with practical tools to recognise, understand, and mitigate their unconscious biases. In today’s complex and diverse work […]

CIDA Launches Latest EU Observer: Key EU Developments at a Glance for Managers

CIDA Manager, the Italian member organisation of CEC European Managers, shares the latest edition of the EU Observer, a biweekly monitoring document that highlights key developments in EU policy. Through the EU Observer, CIDA Manager provides curated insights into legislative trends, strategic decisions, and socioeconomic shifts that shape the working environment for managers in Italy […]

Quality Jobs Begin with Quality Leadership: Highlights from the hearing with Roxana Mînzatu

On 16 April 2025, the European Commission’s discussion of the Quality Jobs Roadmap brought together over 40 social partners for a high-level hearing led by Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu. The event was another step toward reshaping Europe’s employment landscape, and Roxana Mînzatu, Executive Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness, wanted to move forward […]

La campaña #BeyondBias lanza en español su guía para combatir los sesgos inconscientes en el trabajo

Nos complace anunciar que la campaña de sensibilización sobre sesgos inconscientes en el trabajo de CEC European Managers ya está disponible en español. Visita la página de la campaña #BeyondBias [+] El documento de posicionamiento titulado “Sesgos inconscientes en el trabajo: consejos prácticos para mánagers y cuadros profesionales” proporciona estrategias y herramientas prácticas para que […]

Vice President, Mother, Unionist: Anna Oprocha on Wearing Many Hats

On March 12, Anna Oprocha, Vice President of the FECEC Federation, which represents European managers working in the banking sector, visited the offices of CEC European Managers in the European Quarter in Brussels. With her, we could discuss the role of FECEC within CEC European Managers, her professional career as a leader in Poland, and the […]

Encourage all employees to contribute equally in meetings – #BeyondBias 8/20

As part of its BeyondBias campaign, CEC European Managers is sharing practical strategies for embedding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in managerial practices. The eighth recommendation in the BeyondBias series is both simple and powerful: Encourage all employees to contribute equally in meetings. Go to the BeyondBias campaign here [+] The Manager’s Role in Inclusive Dialogue […]