Recommendation 17 of the impactful #BeyondBias campaign doesn’t just call for awareness. It invites leaders and managers to amplify the strategic value of diversity and inclusion as powerful business assets. Download the 20 recommendations here [+] This guidance reframes diversity not as a moral checkbox, but as a tangible driver of innovation, adaptability, and competitiveness. By […]
CEC European Managers releases the 16th recommendation in the #BeyondBias campaign (visit the whole campaign here [+]): “Recognize and act on the full spectrum of sexism, from subtle biases to overt harassment.” Download the 20 recommendations here [+] In today’s workplaces, sexism is not always loud or visible. It can manifest in countless ways – […]
CEC European Managers today unveiled recommendation 15: “Measure perceptions and experiences of biases within the organisation to guide interventions.” Download the 20 recommendations here [+] This recommendation is grounded in the findings and tools developed within the two-year, EU‑funded Project Beyunbi (Beyond Unconscious Bias), coordinated by CEC European Managers itself in cooperation with the University of […]
For years, policymakers and social partners have called for more strategic, coordinated action to bridge Europe’s skills gap. With the recent launch of an interactive indicators tool by the SKILLS team at DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL), a new chapter is being written in evidence-based policymaking. At CEC European Managers, we welcome […]
Eight months after launching its 20 Recommendations to Managers, we are now unveiling Recommendation 14, a call for managers to dismantle the “silent hierarchies” that persist when one gender or ethnic group dominates decision-making tables. Download the 20 recommendations here [+] The release follows last week’s Recommendation 13 on re-balancing high-visibility assignments and builds on […]
The European Parliament is working to make sure the EU long-term budget invests in what matters to Europeans. With that in mind, it has launched a campaign called “Invest in What Matters.” The EU long-term budget provides financing to ensure that the EU has the means to deliver on its objectives: safeguarding peace and bringing […]
VET stands for Vocational Education and Training. It refers to education and training programmes that prepare individuals for specific trades, crafts, and careers at various levels, particularly those that do not typically require a university degree. VET combines theoretical learning, such as technical knowledge and safety regulations, with practical skills like electrical installation, renewable energy […]
With the BeyondBias campaign, CEC European Managers positions itself as a forward-thinking EU social partner, advocating 20 concrete recommendations for inclusive managerial leadership. Among these, Recommendation 13 addresses one of the most insidious yet everyday forms of workplace bias: the uneven distribution of meaningful work. Women frequently face limiting barriers, such as being assigned routine or low-impact […]
CIDA Manager, the Italian member organisation of CEC European Managers, shares the latest edition of its biweekly monitoring document, which highlights key developments in EU policy. Through the EU Observer, the CIDA Manager provides curated insights into legislative progress, strategic policy decisions, and socioeconomic dynamics that shape the professional landscape for managers in Italy and across Europe. […]
Denmark has assumed the EU Council Presidency today. Its agenda—under the motto “A secure Europe” and “A competitive and green Europe”—presents strategic openings for the managerial community, not only because our member organisation in Denmark, Lederne is led by our Secretary General Torkild Justesen, but also because our Danish members have been working intensely on Sustainable […]