In today’s workplace, ensuring employees have a safe space to express their feelings and share their experiences—especially concerning discrimination and bias—is an ethical necessity and a crucial step toward fostering inclusion and mental well-being. As leaders and managers, we can create these safe places. However, a long-standing misconception persists among many managers: that discussing discrimination […]
“With one in three 15-year-olds struggling in basic mathematics, only half of EU adults equipped with basic digital skills, and less than 40% engaging in training, how can Europe sustain its digital and green transitions while staying globally competitive?” asks the European Commission. The 2025 edition of the European Employment and Social Affairs Forum, themed […]
We had the pleasure of conversing with Maxime Legrand, the president of CEC European Managers. We discussed social dialogue, Artificial Intelligence, and the future of leadership in Europe. How do you like to introduce yourself? I’ve been serving as President of CEC European Managers since 2021 and as the National Secretary of the CFE-CGC (Confédération française […]
The third recommendation of the #BeyondBias campaign goes around the subject of CV anonymisation. Implementing anonymised CV screening enhances workplace productivity by enabling companies to identify the right skills without the influence of biased assumptions. This approach minimizes unconscious bias by removing identifiers such as age, gender, and ethnicity, ensuring a fairer hiring process. This is […]
The European Commission, through the latest Eurobarometer survey conducted between April and May 2024, has unveiled critical insights into the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies on the workforce. Download the full Eurobarometer report here [+] Findings highlight a generally positive perception of AI’s role in work distribution and […]
The latest Annual Report on Intra-EU Labour Mobility 2024 highlights a stable yet evolving trend in the movement of workers. With 10.1 million working-age EU citizens residing in another Member State and 976,000 new movers in 2022, mobility remains a cornerstone of European employment dynamics. However, challenges persist, from housing affordability and social inclusion to […]
When employees leave, they take knowledge, expertise, and, often, unresolved grievances. Companies that systematically collect feedback from departing employees, particularly those from minority backgrounds, gain access to critical insights that can help identify systemic barriers, improve retention strategies, enhance employer branding and increase innovation and performance The idea that former employees have no stake […]
The second recommendation of the #BeyondBias campaign calls on organisations to educate all employees—especially those in leadership positions—about the nature of implicit biases and their far-reaching impacts. If leaders and managers are to drive real change, they must first understand the subtle prejudices that can influence decision-making, hiring practices, and everyday interactions. Download this business […]
On 19 February 2025 in Brussels, the ESOMAR Citizen Insights Summit convened an assembly of experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and civil society representatives. The event explored the intersection of data-driven insights, public policy, and democracy. With the overarching goal of fostering a more engaged and informed society, the summit underscored how advanced analytics, public opinion […]
On 27 November 2024, the Beyunbi project, coordinated by CEC European Managers, concluded with its Final Conference, which highlighted its main outcomes. Over 60 leaders, stakeholders, and policymakers from across Europe participated in a very engaging event in Brussels. Following this success, the EU Commission invited CEC European Managers‘ Secretary General Torkild Justesen and Director Olga Molina to present the project outcomes at the Liaison […]