“The Federation of European Social Employers is the voice of Social Services Employers at EU level“

Gregor Tomschizek

President

Latest News

Strengthening skills in long-term care: Care4Skills Partners meet in Paris

The Care4Skills project partners met to discuss the latest developments within the project. The discussions focused on the ongoing research and the implementation of the Rapid Response Training program. These initiatives aim to support professionals in the...

Online Event on Improving working conditions in social services: Recommendations on risk prevention and wellbeing at work

On 22 October the Social Employers hosted an online event together with EPSU in the framework of the IWorCon project. The event focused on initiatives for risk prevention and promotion of healthier and more inclusive work environments in social services across...

IWorCon Study Visit: Exploring Austria’s Social Services Landscape and Social Dialogue

On 17-18 September, IWorCon project partners gathered in Vienna for a study visit hosted by SERVICE MENSCH GmbH / Volkshilfe Niederösterreich. The visit aimed to provide insights into Austria’s social services landscape and its social dialogue system.The visit...

Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee: Towards a Framework of Action on Retention and Recruitment in Social Services

The Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for social services met in the form of two working groups on July 3. It brought together members and affiliates of the Federation of European Social Employers (Social Employers), the Council of European Municipalities and...

Enhancing Social Dialogue and Workforce Developments in Social Services – FORTE Project

The FORTE Project has succesfully came to an end. A significant initiative focused on the role of social partners in improving working conditions, skills, and training needs in the social services sector.The evidence and good practices gathered in this project are...

Skills, training and working conditions of the social services workforce – FORTE Final Conference

On 29 May, the Social Employers and EPSU, supported by Nexem, hosted the final conference of the FORTE project in Brussels. The event brought together 50 participants from EU and national level to discuss skills, training and working conditions of the social...

Advancing Inclusion and Equal Opportunities for Foreign Workers in Social Services: FWSS Project

on May 28, the Social Employers presented the FWSS project objectives and outcomes during an event in Brussels. The event gathered 20 participants from European and national level organisations.The FWSS project aims to remove barriers and create equal...

The Social Employers Welcome New Members and Adopt Annual Activity Report at General Assembly

On 28 May, the Social Employers held their Board meeting and General Assembly in Brussels. During the meeting, the application of two new members was welcomed: Unisoc from Belgium and AESTE from Spain, further expanding the network's reach and influence across...

New EU wide initiative to boost skills in Long-Term Care

Launched on 23 May, the Care4Skills project, in which the Social Employers is involved, will provide concrete opportunities for skills development in Long-Term Care (LTC). The EU-funded project will focus on helping LTC workers understand how to apply...

The Social Employers participation at the 24th international professional conference in the High Tatras

On April 24 and 25, 2024, the Association of Social Service Providers in the Slovak Republic (APSS v SR) hosted its 24th international professional conference in the of the High Tatras. The event, chaired by APSS v SR President Anna Ghannamova, focused on "Modern...