[1] The Federation's principal aims are to assist companies to achieve legal compliance, operate more effectively at an international level, improve transnational HR capabilities, network with other international executives, develop practical/equitable pay structures, evaluate new employment methods and trends, monitor employee participation and trade union activities and embrace workforce diversity.
[2] In 1988, the organisation was founded as the Federation of European Employers by current Secretary-General Robin E.J Chater in order to assist human resource professionals operating in Europe.
[5] In addition to providing legal/HR information, updates and advice, the Federation offers a one-year Advanced Diploma in Multinational Employment Law (Adv.Dip MELL) that also entitles the holder to use the designation "HR Counsel" after their name (protected by international trademark).
[6] Areas of changes monitored by the Federation include: union developments (changes in structure, membership, campaigns, protests and strike activity); evolution and operation of works councils; pay and benefit trends and new elements in collective agreements; remuneration; corporate governance rules and corporate ethics; income tax; health and safety; working time and leave; privacy at work; employee recruitment; work and residence permits; pensions and social security; financial participation plans; business transfers; termination of employment contracts; discrimination and equal opportunity.
As an employers’ organisation, the Federation also acts as a think tank in a wide range of employment-related fields.