Our mission is to contribute to Estonia’s economic growth and improve the standard of living of its people.
Among the members of the Estonian Employers’ Confederation are all of the biggest industrial associations and most of the large businesses in the country which are well known and respected by the public. Both directly and through industry associations, we are the voice of over 2000 companies employing more than 250,000 people.
The story of Ekke Jaak Valge, winner of the higher education category in the “Best Internship 2025” competition organized by the Eesti Tööandjate Keskliit, confirms that a well-structured internship is a career-shaping experience. Practical responsibility, mentor support, and inclusion in the team gave him the confidence to move forward with his choices.
The government approved amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, reducing the administrative burden on businesses and making the workplace safety system and supervision clearer. Several of the changes are based on employers’ earlier feedback and proposals to cut bureaucracy.
Feedback from members of the Estonian Employers’ Confederation, which represents major employers, confirms that the impact of the war in... Loe edasi › Employers made 5 proposals to mitigate the impact of the Iran crisis
February is the first-ever Leadership Month in Estonia, focusing on good people management, clarity, and accountability. It was initiated by the PARE together with the Eesti Tööandjate Keskliit, ICF Estonia, and Delfi Meedia. The aim of the initiative is to bring leadership quality into public discussion and encourage leaders to consciously reflect on the kind of work environment they create every day and the impact it has on people.
The Confederation of Finnish Employers invites you to notice and recognise good employers and students who stood out with their practical activities in the academic year 1.09.2024 - 31.08.2025 and set an example for many others! Nominations for the “Best Traineeship 2025” competition are open until 30 September 2025.
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.
The Estonian Employers’ Confederation is a credible social partner to the state, whose voice and influence have been growing stronger. By uniting its members and speaking on their behalf, the message it conveys becomes more persuasive and impactful. We believe that every decision and action should create greater value for everyone – for people, partners, clients, and the local community. As a member of the Employers’ Confederation, we can more easily contribute to discussions about the future of Estonian industry and be partners in shaping a more successful and value-creating business environment. In this way, we contribute to the sustainability of industrial sectors, employment, the well-being of employees and the community, and the overall development of the Estonian state.
Ahti Asmann
Viru Keemia Grupp AS
The Estonian Hotel and Restaurant Association is one of the founding members of the Employers’ Confederation. Our sector is highly labor-intensive, and it is important that the interests of both employees and employers are represented in a balanced way before lawmakers. The confederation has fulfilled this role with dignity. We value the union’s professional team, long-standing experience, and the continuous involvement of industry associations through working groups. We know that through the Employers’ Confederation, we are in a strong information network and can contribute to important matters in which politicians might otherwise act too independently without involving entrepreneurs.
Killu Maidla
Eesti Hotellide ja Restoranide Liit
What can businesses and the state do to improve Estonia's competitiveness, how to solve the deepening labour shortage crisis, and how to increase Estonia's attractiveness to investors, are the topics discussed in the "Employers ‘Hour’ programme by Tiina Käsi, Head of Nordea Estonia, Martti Kuldma, Head of Omniva, and Kristjan Kukk, Member of the Board of Telia Estonia and Council Member of the Employers" Confederation.
Although recruiting from abroad is more complicated, time-consuming and expensive than recruiting from Estonia, employers have to do it for different reasons. Risto Mäeots, Head of Magnetic MRO, Erkki Keldo, Estonian Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry, and Ain Käpp, Head of the Labour Market Working Group of the Confederation of Estonian Employers, take part in the programme.
With the new government, things are moving in the right direction, says Jaen Uussalu, entrepreneur and member of the board of the Estonian Furniture Industry Association. “Things can only get better from here, and bold and necessary decisions have been made.”
