CEC European Managers

🇪🇺 We are leaders and managers. We make sure your voice is heard. We are one of the six cross-industry social partners of the European Commission and an official communication partner of the European Parliament. www.cec-managers.org We represent 1 million managers from 15 European countries, bringing their voices to the European social dialogue and defending their interests and vision. Together with Eurocadres, CES - ETUC, and the rest of the social partners SMEunited, BusinessEurope, and SGI Europe, we play a crucial role in ensuring that leadership issues are brought to the forefront of the political agenda. We also participate in and coordinate strategic European projects, such as Beyunbi - Beyond Unconscious Bias, and promote inclusive platforms like SustainableLeaders to foster gender equality, climate leadership, and fair transitions in the workplace. We are engaged members of the International Labour Organization and the European Movement International. Use your leadership and join us; together, we make a world of difference. 🔵 Meet our Executive Board: 🇫🇷 President Maxime Legrand 🇩🇰 Secretary General Torkild Justesen 🇮🇹 Deputy Secretary General Silvia Pugi 🇸🇪 Treasurer ebba öhlund 🌍 And our member organisations: CIDA Manager Lederne - Danmarks største lederorganisation Ledarna – Sveriges chefsorganisation Lederne CFE-CGC CCP Confederación de Cuadros y Profesionales CNC-NCK : Nationale Confederatie Kaderleden - Confédération Nationale des Cadres Sindicato Nacional dos Quadros e Técnicos Bancários Swiss Leaders Združenje Manager Srpska asocijacija menadžera ULA - Deutscher Führungskräfteverband Ένωση Ανωτάτων Στελεχών Επιχειρήσεων- ΕΑΣΕ FECCIA - European Federation of Managerial Staff in the Chemical and Allied Industries Association of Montenegrin Managers #UseYourLeadership #SocialDialogue #Leaders #Managers #Leadership #Jobs #Management #EUParliament #EUCommission #TradeUnion Council of the European Union European Economic and Social Committee European Committee of the Regions European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) European Labour Authority Eurofound

🟰 Managers can dismantle the subtle yet persistent barriers that keep leadership teams homogenous - #BeyondBias 6/20 https://lnkd.in/d__TQXgY The push for more equitable leadership is not just about social responsibility—it’s also about business performance. Research shows that companies with diverse leadership teams are more innovative, more agile, and more profitable. Gender-diverse teams offer a broader range of perspectives, which leads to better decision-making and improved risk management. 🌈 DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) has become a competitive asset in today’s complex and fast-changing economy. Companies that invest in inclusive leadership are better positioned to attract top talent, enter new markets, and meet the expectations of diverse stakeholders. CIDA Manager Federmanager Manageritalia Lederne - Danmarks største lederorganisation Ledarna – Sveriges chefsorganisation Lederne CFE-CGC CCP Confederación de Cuadros y Profesionales CNC-NCK : Nationale Confederatie Kaderleden - Confédération Nationale des Cadres Sindicato Nacional dos Quadros e Técnicos Bancários Swiss Leaders Združenje Manager Srpska asocijacija menadžera ULA - Deutscher Führungskräfteverband Ένωση Ανωτάτων Στελεχών Επιχειρήσεων- ΕΑΣΕ FECCIA - European Federation of Managerial Staff in the Chemical and Allied Industries Association of Montenegrin Managers FECEC FICEC (Fédération Européenne des Cadres de banques et des Établissements de Crédit) Council of the European Union European Economic and Social Committee European Committee of the Regions European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) European Labour Authority Eurofound Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini #UseYourLeadership #BeyondBias #UnconsciousBias #Leaders #Equity #Managers #Jobs #DEI #Diversity #Inlcusion

🫂 Good managers listen, build bridges with transparency, and control their unconscious biases. https://lnkd.in/dRkNFmkY A true leader enhances workers' capabilities and skills while aligning with the company's goals. ➡️ European Union legislation obliges member states to guarantee a set of rights for workers: 🦺 Health & safety at work: general rights and obligations, workplaces, work equipment, specific risks and vulnerable workers 🌈 Equal opportunities for women and men: equal treatment at work, pregnancy, maternity leave, parental leave ⚖️ Protection against discrimination based on sex, race, religion, age, disability and sexual orientation ⛑️ Labour law: part-time work, fixed-term contracts, working hours, employment of young people, informing and consulting employees 🔵 Leaders and managers are often responsible for facilitating the application of these rights and ensuring that workers are protected. "Inclusiveness is not just about doing good—it's about competitiveness and leveraging the full potential of our shrinking workforce," says our Secretary General Torkild Justesen. The CEC European Managers #beyondbias campaign facilitates fair and efficient management, leaving behind old discriminatory and potentially hurtful models and fostering a non-biased approach to decision-making. ⬇️ Download and share 20 concrete recommendations developed through the conclusions of the Beyunbi study conducted by the Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark. https://lnkd.in/dTHG7iGv #UseYourLeadership #Management #Rights #UnconsciousBias #Leaders #Jobs #Work #SocialDialogue #UnionofSkills

"We must innovate because old methods no longer work," says Silvia Pugi, Deputy Secretary General at CEC European Managers. "Our goal is to seek economic growth and EU competitiveness by pushing forward innovation, while safeguarding our welfare systems and social values. 🇪🇺 I lead CEC European Managers' innovation working group, one of our first activities is a research we just launched together with Mind the Bridge to investigate the role of the 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 inside organisations. Is this role to create an innovation culture? To educate the company about technology trends? To work with startups? This research will provide us with an assessment of the main tasks and objectives of the Innovation Manager, a benchmark for those working on this role, and a model for those willing to create it inside their company. 📊 Fill the "innovation manager" survey here - it will only take 5 minutes: https://lnkd.in/dQ9EeY68 🗣️ Read full interview: https://lnkd.in/dCmpaciN CIDA Manager Federmanager Manageritalia Lederne - Danmarks største lederorganisation Ledarna – Sveriges chefsorganisation Lederne CFE-CGC CCP Confederación de Cuadros y Profesionales CNC-NCK : Nationale Confederatie Kaderleden - Confédération Nationale des Cadres Sindicato Nacional dos Quadros e Técnicos Bancários Swiss Leaders Združenje Manager Srpska asocijacija menadžera ULA - Deutscher Führungskräfteverband Ένωση Ανωτάτων Στελεχών Επιχειρήσεων- ΕΑΣΕ FECCIA - European Federation of Managerial Staff in the Chemical and Allied Industries Association of Montenegrin Managers FECEC FICEC (Fédération Européenne des Cadres de banques et des Établissements de Crédit) Council of the European Union European Economic and Social Committee European Committee of the Regions European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) European Labour Authority Eurofound Max Brigonzi #UseYourLeadership #BeyondBias #Innovation #Competitiveness #Managers #SocialDialogue #Welfare #Jobs #Leaders

👔 "Just because you are a good expert does not automatically make you a good manager," says Maxime Legrand, CEC European Managers' President. https://lnkd.in/dsHKY8iX 📈 "We need good leadership, but only 36% of Gen Z workers aspire to leadership positions, compared to 52% of Millennials. Young professionals are increasingly cautious about assuming leadership roles due to: ✳️ Perceived risks such as work-life balance issues 🤯 Job insecurity and 🧠 Mental health concerns. If this trend continues, Europe may face a leadership gap, making it critical to rethink how we attract, support, and train future managers. Organisations must modernize leadership development by integrating mentorship programs, leadership coaching, and flexible career paths to address this challenge. Additionally, companies should better recognize the value of management roles, both financially and in terms of career progression, to make them more attractive. European managers are operating in an era of unprecedented change. Three significant trends stand out: 1️⃣ 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐀𝐈 Managers must lead their teams through digital upskilling while ensuring ethical AI governance. This is particularly relevant as studies show that globally, over 50% of employees feel unprepared for AI integration in their roles. 2️⃣ 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 Companies and institutions must rethink how they attract, train, and retain future leaders, offering more explicit career development paths and better work-life balance initiatives. 3️⃣ 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐂𝐒𝐑) European companies must increasingly align with green and social governance (ESG) principles. This means managers must now integrate sustainability into decision-making while balancing financial performance. CIDA Manager Federmanager Manageritalia Lederne - Danmarks største lederorganisation Ledarna – Sveriges chefsorganisation Lederne CFE-CGC CCP Confederación de Cuadros y Profesionales CNC-NCK : Nationale Confederatie Kaderleden - Confédération Nationale des Cadres Sindicato Nacional dos Quadros e Técnicos Bancários Swiss Leaders Združenje Manager Srpska asocijacija menadžera ULA - Deutscher Führungskräfteverband Ένωση Ανωτάτων Στελεχών Επιχειρήσεων- ΕΑΣΕ FECCIA - European Federation of Managerial Staff in the Chemical and Allied Industries Association of Montenegrin Managers FECEC FICEC (Fédération Européenne des Cadres de banques et des Établissements de Crédit) Council of the European Union European Economic and Social Committee European Committee of the Regions European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) European Labour Authority Eurofound #UseYourLeadership #BeyondBias #Competitiveness #Managers #SocialDialogue #Welfare #Jobs #Leaders #Leadership #GenZ #Millenials

Sei un #InnovationManager? Nella tua azienda c'è una funzione dedicata all'#innovazione? Stiamo realizzando un'indagine tra i manager europei in collaborazione con Mind the Bridge, per capire come valorizzare queste professionalità. Bastano 5 minuti! https://lnkd.in/epYySC9C L'innovazione è la chiave per recuperare produttività e competitività nelle aziende italiane ed europee; MANAGERITALIA, Federmanager e CIDA Manager hanno molto investito sulle #competenze degli Innovation Manager e questa indagine ci permette di confrontarci con gli approcci adottati dai manager di altri paesi europei. #UnionOfSkills

📢 Les syndicats font front commun face aux racismes Le 21 mars, à l’occasion de la Journée internationale pour l’élimination de la discrimination raciale, la CFE-CGC a participé à la table ronde « Racisme, antisémitisme et xénophobie au travail : C’EST NON ! » aux côtés des autres organisations syndicales. Face à une recrudescence des discriminations en entreprise, l’intersyndicale a lancé une vaste campagne de sensibilisation et d’alerte auprès des pouvoirs publics. 📉 Des chiffres alarmants : entre 2021 et 2024, les crimes et délits racistes ont bondi de 30 %, tandis que les recours juridiques, eux, sont en baisse. « Beaucoup estiment que faire une réclamation est inutile et les expose à des représailles », déplore Claire Hédon, Défenseur des droits. 👥 Un rôle clé pour les syndicats Les syndicats jouent un rôle essentiel dans la lutte contre ces discriminations, notamment en accompagnant les victimes et en incitant les employeurs à réagir. Pour la CFE-CGC, l’implication des cadres et managers est déterminante. « Nos adhérents étant des cadres, des managers et des professionnels de l’encadrement, nous sommes les mieux placés pour détecter ces situations », souligne Anne-Catherine CUDENNEC, secrétaire nationale confédérale. 📚 Former et sensibiliser pour agir La CFE-CGC a mis en place trois modules de formation sur les discriminations et le harcèlement, ainsi qu’un programme plus large sur les droits humains. « Nous avons aussi contribué, au sein de la CEC European Managers, à l’élaboration d’un guide pour aider les managers à identifier et réduire les biais inconscients », ajoute Anne-Catherine Cudennec. 📢 Interpeller les employeurs et les pouvoirs publics Au-delà des actions en entreprise, la CFE-CGC plaide pour un engagement plus fort des pouvoirs publics. « Il serait intéressant de mobiliser la recherche académique pour évaluer le coût économique des discriminations dans l’entreprise. Cela permettrait, peut-être, de mobiliser davantage employeurs et pouvoirs publics », regrette Anne-Catherine Cudennec. 📞 Un numéro pour les victimes Rappelons que le 3928 est un service d’accueil téléphonique dédié aux victimes ou témoins de discriminations, les mettant en relation avec des juristes spécialisés. La lutte contre le racisme et les discriminations est l’affaire de tous. La CFE-CGC réaffirme son engagement et appelle à une mobilisation collective pour un environnement de travail plus juste et inclusif.

👉 Pregiudizi inconsci sul posto di lavoro: 20 raccomandazioni ai manager Lo step finale del progetto Beyond Unconscious Bias (Beyunbi) realizzato da CEC European Managers e finanziato dalla #CommissioneEuropea è la pubblicazione di un position paper che mira a riconoscere e contrastare i pregiudizi inconsci in ambito lavorativo. Partiti dalla ricerca dell’Università della Danimarca meridionale sono stati raccolti molteplici dati che hanno aiutato ad individuare varie situazioni di disagio che i lavoratori e le lavoratrici affrontano nel mondo di lavoro. Da questa ricerca sono state sviluppate delle strategie concrete per aiutare i leader aziendali a riconoscere e contrastare i bias inconsci, contribuendo così a creare ambienti di lavoro più inclusivi ed equi. 👇 Puoi scaricare il documento qui Federmanager MANAGERITALIA ANP associazione nazionale dirigenti scolastici e alte professionalità della scuola FEDERAZIONE CIMO-FESMED FIDIA - Federazione Italiana Dirigenti Imprese Assicuratrici CEC European Managers Stefano Cuzzilla Massimo Fiaschi Quici Guido Antonello Giannelli Stefano Di Leo Teresa Lavanga Alberto Castelli Marco Ballarè Valter Quercioli Massimo Bianco Silvia Pugi

"We must innovate because old methods no longer work," says Silvia Pugi, Deputy Secretary General at CEC European Managers. "Our goal is to seek economic growth and EU competitiveness by pushing forward innovation, while safeguarding our welfare systems and social values. 🇪🇺 I lead CEC European Managers' innovation working group, one of our first activities is a research we just launched together with Mind the Bridge to investigate the role of the 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 inside organisations. Is this role to create an innovation culture? To educate the company about technology trends? To work with startups? This research will provide us with an assessment of the main tasks and objectives of the Innovation Manager, a benchmark for those working on this role, and a model for those willing to create it inside their company. 📊 Fill the "innovation manager" survey here - it will only take 5 minutes: https://lnkd.in/dQ9EeY68 🗣️ Read full interview: https://lnkd.in/dCmpaciN CIDA Manager Federmanager Manageritalia Lederne - Danmarks største lederorganisation Ledarna – Sveriges chefsorganisation Lederne CFE-CGC CCP Confederación de Cuadros y Profesionales CNC-NCK : Nationale Confederatie Kaderleden - Confédération Nationale des Cadres Sindicato Nacional dos Quadros e Técnicos Bancários Swiss Leaders Združenje Manager Srpska asocijacija menadžera ULA - Deutscher Führungskräfteverband Ένωση Ανωτάτων Στελεχών Επιχειρήσεων- ΕΑΣΕ FECCIA - European Federation of Managerial Staff in the Chemical and Allied Industries Association of Montenegrin Managers FECEC FICEC (Fédération Européenne des Cadres de banques et des Établissements de Crédit) Council of the European Union European Economic and Social Committee European Committee of the Regions European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) European Labour Authority Eurofound Max Brigonzi #UseYourLeadership #BeyondBias #Innovation #Competitiveness #Managers #SocialDialogue #Welfare #Jobs #Leaders

🗣️ While many organisations conduct exit interviews as a routine HR formality, few use them as strategic instruments for inclusion and improvement. 📊 We recommend managers to pay closer attention to an often-overlooked source of truth: Departing employees. Among the 20 concrete recommendations in our #BeyondBias campaign to combat unconscious bias among managers, one stands out for its simplicity and potential impact: “Collect insights from departing employees, especially minorities, to improve.” This is particularly critical for understanding the experiences of minority employees, whose perspectives are crucial in identifying exclusionary dynamics that may go unnoticed by others. “Departing employees often feel freer to speak their minds,” says Silvia Pugi, Deputy Secretary General, “By systematically collecting and analysing this feedback, organisations can better understand patterns of bias, discrimination, or exclusion—and act on them,” adds CEC European Managers President Maxime Legrand. ⬇️ Read full article: https://lnkd.in/dtjRp5_v CIDA Manager Federmanager Manageritalia Lederne - Danmarks største lederorganisation Ledarna – Sveriges chefsorganisation Lederne CFE-CGC CCP Confederación de Cuadros y Profesionales CNC-NCK : Nationale Confederatie Kaderleden - Confédération Nationale des Cadres Sindicato Nacional dos Quadros e Técnicos Bancários Swiss Leaders Združenje Manager Srpska asocijacija menadžera ULA - Deutscher Führungskräfteverband Ένωση Ανωτάτων Στελεχών Επιχειρήσεων- ΕΑΣΕ FECCIA - European Federation of Managerial Staff in the Chemical and Allied Industries Association of Montenegrin Managers FECEC FICEC (Fédération Européenne des Cadres de banques et des Établissements de Crédit) Council of the European Union European Economic and Social Committee European Committee of the Regions European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) European Labour Authority Eurofound #UseYourLeadership #UnconsciousBias #Equality #GenderEquality #Bias #Jobs #HR