CESI is proud to announce that the independent trade unions will be a valuable partner in the “SEISMEC” project, which is led by Erasmus University Rotterdam, as part of the Horizon Europe Programme.

Last month, the European Commission decided to award 10 million euros to the ambitious pan-European project “SEISMEC- Supporting European Industry Success Maximization through Empowerment Centred development”, which aims at reshaping workplaces by integrating human-centric technology and practices to create sustainable work environments.

The interdisciplinary project involves a consortium of partners from the fields of research, industry, and civil society. Unlike traditional tech-focused approaches, the project will focus on human needs and experiences, and it will try to empower workers across various industries.

“SEISMEC” will conduct pilots across different sectors to address biases and contribute to the creation of inclusive work environments for all. By integrating social sciences, industry, and technology, the project aims to prioritise people in various work settings and foster innovation at the workplace.

Jason Pridmore, coordinator of the SEISMEC project, said: “We are honoured to lead this great consortium of partners that demonstrate a diversity of organisational sizes, geographic locations, and industrial ecosystems. As coordinators, this project will demonstrate the diversity of perspectives and expertise Erasmus University Rotterdam has as an organisation and how we can help lead Europe towards more and more human centric approaches to work and our workplaces.”

Klaus Heeger, Secretary General of CESI, said: “We are delighted to consistently represent the voices of millions of workers in significant developments and involve them in initiatives that can impact their lives. Over the next 4 years, CESI will play a vital role as a partner in this ambitious project, which we hope will provide valuable insights into the future of work and guide us towards enhancing work conditions in the years to come!”