Empowering people in industrial relations is not about scaring and misleading them about change, but about informing them about their rights and opportunities and raising awareness.
On 22-23 April, a delegation of Estonian entrepreneurs visited Brussels at the invitation of the European Commission Representation in Estonia to discuss key issues for the future of Europe.
The Estonian Employers' Confederation's business meeting on 24 April focused on one of the most important issues facing both business and government today: how to increase social confidence in an era where geopolitical tensions, information warfare and international economic instability are affecting people's moods and business decisions.
"My passion is hospitality, a field in which I have been active for 30 years. Working in hotels every day has given me a deep understanding of the importance of the workforce - both finding talent and retaining and developing it," says Ain Käpp, head of the Employers' Confederation's labour market working group and council member.
The Confederation of Estonian Employers, which represents the largest employers, today proposed to the government not to go ahead with the planned amendment to the Waste Act. The effects of the reform have not been analysed and instead of bringing the necessary changes in the field, it will lead to a number of problems.
Although the state is investing heavily in increasing defence capabilities, the confidence of Estonian people and businesses is significantly lower than in the neighbouring region. That is why we are organising a business meeting on 24 April for members of the Confederation of Estonian Employers on the topic “How to increase confidence?” to discuss why this is the case and how to change it.
The Confederation of Estonian Employers, which represents the largest employers, stresses that we need foreign workers to help us cope with an ageing society and a shrinking working-age population. Every foreign worker who pays taxes helps to pay the salaries of teachers and doctors and to finance the defence of the country.
New leaders for several working groups were elected at the Employers' Confederation council meeting on 19 March. We thank the current leaders of the working groups for their dedicated contribution and welcome the new leaders who will take forward important focus areas for employers.
Prime Minister Kristen Michal today announced the launch of the Efficiency and Growth Council. Representatives and members of the Confederation of Estonian Employers will also participate in its work.