The European Confederation of Independent Trade Unions (CESI) is a confederation of 37 national trade union organisations and 4 European trade union organisations, with a total of more than 6 million individual members. On 22 April 2026, CEC European Managers’ President, Maxime Legrand was invited to the CESI@noon event on artificial intelligence and algorithmic management […]
Working conditions are increasingly tied to Europe’s capacity to attract and retain talent. The EU continues to draw highly qualified workers, yet some occupations struggle to recruit. Consult all the data [+] The gap is linked to how jobs are designed and experienced. Pay remains relevant, but it does not define attractiveness on its own. […]
In a speech at the European Parliament delivered on 15 April 2026, Manuela Geleng, Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion at the European Commission, pointed out that 29% of workers in the European Union report stress, depression or anxiety linked to their work or worsened by it. This context gives particular weight to discussions […]
Across the European Union over 4.3 million associations, cooperatives, mutual benefit societies, foundations and social enterprises pursue activities that prioritise social and environmental objectives over profit and apply participatory or democratic governance models. These organizations provide at least 11.5 million jobs, accounting for around 6.3% of total employment, and operate across a variety of sectors, from care […]
At least once a year, CEC European Managers celebrates an Advisory Committee meeting to update representatives of the Confederation about the latest developments. The last Advisory Committee took place on 24 March 2026, and CEC President Maxime Legrand set out the key challenges facing Europe and the role of managers in addressing them. Legrand pointed to a context marked […]
CEC European Managers Director Olga Molina visited Rome this week to meet representatives of its Italian member organisation, CIDA, reinforcing ties between the European confederation and one of its founding pillars. At CIDA’s headquarters, Molina held discussions with Director Teresa Lavanga and Public Affairs Manager Alberto Castelli, focusing on the organisation’s role within the broader […]
The European Commission’s new Gender Equality Strategy for 2026–2030 sets out the EU framework to advance equality across labour markets and societies. Leadership is the bridge between policy ambition and workplace reality, and managers play a central role in the success of the new strategy. Helena Wallin, Chair of CEC Working Group on Diversity, Equity […]
On 5 March 2025, the Commission and cross-industry social partners signed a new Pact for European Social Dialogue, renewing their “joint commitment to strengthen social dialogue in a time of global transformation.” What is the EU Social Dialogue At its core, social dialogue is a defining feature of the European social model. It encompasses “all […]
The debate on working time is returning to the forefront of social dialogue. The four-day week, reduced working hours and new forms of flexibility are increasingly discussed by policymakers, employees and employers. These discussions affect how work is organised, how teams are led and how productivity and well-being can be balanced in modern workplaces. In […]
Now that the speeches have faded and the posts have disappeared from our feeds, the question remains. International Women’s Day brought with it the familiar wave of well-meaning pledges, thoughtful tributes, and sincere commitments to change. So it has been for many years. The gaps in power, pay, and influence persist, across a continent where […]