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 […]
Il documento “Pregiudizi inconsci sul posto di lavoro: consigli pratici per i manager“ di CEC European Managers, frutto di due anni di ricerca nell’ambito del progetto Beyond Unconscious Bias (Beyunbi) finanziato dall’Unione Europea, è ora disponibile anche in lingua italiana. Questo position paper offre strategie concrete per aiutare i leader aziendali a riconoscere e contrastare […]
CEC European Managers hosted the seventh stage of the Women on Board 2025 project, an initiative aimed at promoting greater inclusion of women on the boards of public and private companies. The event, which brought together 1,500 participants both in person and online, served as a key moment for discussions on European policies related to […]
CEC European Managers ha ospitato la settima tappa del progetto Women on Board 2025, un’iniziativa volta a promuovere una maggiore inclusione delle donne nei consigli di amministrazione di imprese pubbliche e private. L’evento, che ha visto la partecipazione di 1500 personne in presenza e online, ha rappresentato un momento chiave per il dibattito sulle politiche europee […]
On Monday, March 17, 2025, CEC European Managers met with Mari Linnapuomi, Director of Agriculture, Fisheries, Social Affairs, and Health within the Employment and Social Policy Directorate-General (LIFE.4) at the Council of the European Union Maxime Legrand, President of CEC European Managers; Silvia Pugi, Deputy Secretary General; Olga Molina, Director; and Pere Vilanova, Communication Officer, represented […]
“Unconscious Bias in the Workplace: Practical Advice for Managers” provides actionable insights and strategies to help leaders address unconscious biases undermining organisational inclusivity and equity. Download position paper here [+] Based on two years of research and training conducted under the European Union’s Beyond Unconscious Bias (Beyunbi) project, the position paper emphasizes managers’ critical role in combating hidden prejudices and fostering more inclusive workplaces. Through […]
Diversity metrics have long been used as a benchmark for progress in the ongoing journey toward workplace equality. However, while data-driven insights can highlight disparities, they are not a substitute for genuine inclusion. That’s why CEC European Managers, through its #BeyondBias campaign, emphasizes a fundamental shift in perspective: Avoid diversity metrics; ensure minority employees are […]
The European Commission and recognized cross-industry social partners signed the Pact for European Social Dialogue on March 5, 2025. The agreement, negotiated with the participation of CEC European Managers alongside Eurocadres, ETUC, SMEUnited, SGI Europe, and BusinessEurope, sets a long-term framework to reinforce the role of social dialogue in shaping labour market policies, employment conditions, […]
Gender Equality is a fundamental right and a key driver of economic competitiveness, democracy, and social fairness. With that in mind, the European Commission has unveiled its latest communication to the European Parliament and the Council: A Roadmap for Women’s Rights. This communication aligns with the broader Union of Equality strategy. It contains the basis for […]