EUROPEAN MANAGERS’ PANEL
Giving managers a voice in Europe
The Panel
The European Managers’ Panel is a regular survey among managers across Europe. It measures the evolution of the opinions and working conditions of managers, executives and CEOs. CEC European Managers gives them a voice to express their views in areas like management, sustainability or gender equality.
Publications
Our reports gather the results and conclusions from the surveys. We provide exclusive insights on the evolution of leadership and management in Europe. With our perspective, we make a managerial contribution to public and political debates. Discover key insights on what managers think across a variety of themes!
2020
Leadership in times of Coronavirus
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, managers in many sectors have implemented remote work practices. Clear communications and a coordinated approach to ensure health and safety were however scarce. This highlights the importance of responsible leadership.
2019
Managers in Europe today
The report takes stock of the state of managers’ working conditions. The results show that stress and unsustainable management practice are progressing almost everywhere in Europe. Furthermore, only a minority of managers has been trained on sustainability.
2018
Management in the digital era
Digitalisation has fully arrived to European workplaces, requiring digital management capabilities. Managers have highlighted the importance of improving digital working conditions, privacy at work and building a culture based on trust.
2017
Leadership of the future
The results gathered in the report show that managers are relatively proficient on adaptability and flexibility, but least on challenging own assumptions. The analysis also reveals that factors like trust, sharing and stakeholder management are key to driving organisational performance.
2016
Future of Europe
Managers expressed support for more EU solidarity in handling migration, have mixed feelings about austerity and clearly oppose Brexit. European integration is the best path to ensure future prosperity.
2016
Future of Europe
Managers expressed support for more EU solidarity in handling migration, have mixed feelings about austerity and clearly oppose Brexit. European integration is the best path to ensure future prosperity.
2017
Leadership of the future
The results gathered in the report show that managers are relatively proficient on adaptability and flexibility, but least on challenging own assumptions. The analysis also reveals that factors like trust, sharing and stakeholder management are key to driving organisational performance.
2018
Management in the digital era
Digitalisation has fully arrived to European workplaces, requiring digital management capabilities. Managers have highlighted the importance of improving digital working conditions, privacy at work and building a culture based on trust.
2019
Managers in Europe today
The report takes stock of the state of managers’ working conditions. The results show that stress and unsustainable management practice are progressing almost everywhere in Europe. Furthermore, only a minority of managers has been trained on sustainability.
2020
Leadership in times of Coronavirus
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, managers in many sectors have implemented remote work practices. Clear communications and a coordinated approach to ensure health and safety were however scarce. This highlights the importance of responsible leadership.
Statistics
Managers at work
Survey highlights
Background
The European Managers’ Panel is a unique surveying tool that measures developments in managerial professions. Launched in 2016 by CEC European Managers, it provides important insights about managers and leadership topics across Europe.
The regular surveys are conducted both among the subscribers, as well as through external communications and partner networks. The responding managers come from a variety of sectors, countries and professional backgrounds.
Giving managers a voice in the political, mediatic and public debates is key to improving policy-making in general and the world of work in particular. A better involvement of managers can help to find pragmatic solutions and prepare for the challenges of the future.
Managers often have a pivotal role in the organisations they work for and are also part of civil society. As the intermediary between employers and non-managerial workers, they have key roles to play for making the place they work for future-fit. For CEC, it is also crucial to monitor the evolution of their working conditions, beyond traditional stereotypes.