EuroCommerce, which represents the retail and wholesale trade in Europe, is among the founding members of the European Employers' Institute (EEI), a new group established to improve competitiveness among the continent's business community.
EuroCommerce joins a wide variety of organisations in forming the non-profit association, including Ceemet, ECEG, FIEC, Geopa, HOTREC, WEC-Europe, as well as Danish Industry, Technology Industries of Finland, Gesamtmetall, IKEM, Teknikföretagen, and UIMM.
According to a statement by the EEI, it will serve as a 'central hub for cross-industry research on topics of common interest to employers', as well a providing data and insights that will help to inform EU policy decisions on social and employment matters.
'Considerable Gaps'
“There are still considerable gaps in the research and data used by EU policymakers," commented Delphine Rudelli, the newly elected president of EEI and director general of Ceemet, the employers association for the metal and technology industries.
"This is concerning because quality policymaking requires comprehensive and reliable data to navigate the ever-evolving economic landscape.”
Technology Transformation
The EEI will focus on key areas such as labour market policies, industrial relations, health and safety, skills development, and workplace transformation, specifically with regard to digital technologies and data security.
The recent Draghi Report highlighted growing concern among European workers about the impact of AI, with nearly 70% supporting government restrictions to protect jobs.
Additionally, research from Deloitte shows that EU employers are more cautious about adopting AI compared to their counterparts in the US and Asia, reflecting an awareness of potential risks.
' Like their employees, EU employers also have concerns about data security and technological reliability,' the EEI said.
