“
A tragedy for companies
”: the boss of CPME Paris-Île-de-France, Bernard Cohen-Hadad, does not mince his words.
Reacting to the announcements of Emmanuel Macron, the head of the Ile-de-France institution admits his astonishment at the establishment of a curfew in the region.
"
We were rather hoping for additional measures, not what is, in reality, night confinement,
" he told
Figaro
.
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The closure at 9 pm is "
catastrophic for those who hoped for a lasting economic recovery
", adds the representative.
However, the worst - local re-containment completely crippling activity - has been avoided.
A relief for business leaders.
“
The Head of State announced restrictions, but also solutions.
We missed a complete closure.
We can therefore keep businesses open,
”greeted Bernard Cohen-Hadad.
The Ile-de-France CPME also hopes that these temporary measures will limit the spread of the epidemic, leading to the rapid disappearance of the restrictions.
“
This curfew is a statement of failure in the fight against the virus.
But it is also a bearer of hope, because the tenant of the Élysée Palace has shown its willingness to make use of common sense
”, nuance the representative of the employers' organization.
Emmanuel Macron also welcomed, during his interview, the commitments of the various professions, including restaurateurs, to limit the risks of contamination to the maximum.
From now on, it is necessary that "
all the French and Ile-de-France residents take responsibility
".
Medef Paris shares the bitter observation of CPME.
“
The president began by saying that he was careful that economic activity could continue.
But it is obvious that
the curfew at 9 p.m. in Paris will have dramatic consequences for all evening festive activities
and places where we meet with friends,
”comments the head of the organization, Charles Znaty.
Beyond the financial and social aspect, it is all the “
salt
” of metropolises that is at stake, he adds: “
for a large metropolis, this is what makes it vibrant, alive. , that she is attractive, joyful.
We cannot afford to let these activities go to the scrapyard
”.
Especially since they recruit massively, including low-skilled people.
“A
lot of professionals are in shock tonight,
” reports Charles Znaty.
Medef Paris, like CPME IDF, therefore intends to work with the executive to support these institutions in difficulty.
The current devices "
will not be enough: we will be working from tomorrow morning with the authorities to prevent these companies from collapsing
", while considering additional "
aid devices
", declared the head of Medef in Paris.
Be careful with teleworking
Employer representatives remain on their guard over the presidential call to strengthen teleworking in the region.
“
Not all economic activities can be teleworked
”, they recall, adding that this solution “is
not suitable for all audiences
”.
“
There is sometimes uneasiness in teleworking.
This is why we must effectively promote common sense, on a case by case basis,
”suggests Bernard Cohen-Hadad.
Caution is all the more necessary as the lessons of confinement and forced teleworking have not yet been sufficiently digested.
“
Whenever possible, we make our members aware of teleworking and encourage team rotation or obtaining the digital tools needed to work remotely.
We must also do the necessary training and protect the privacy of employees,
”warns the CPME Ile-de-France.
In Paris, the Medef protested above all against 100% teleworking.
"
We were heard,
" welcomes Charles Znaty.
"
Teleworking will have to be negotiated as close as possible to the field
", in a lacework process with the social partners, declares the employer representative.
Everything is a question of balance, between the necessary promotion of remote work and the maintenance of a physical presence in the office, essential for the good moral balance of workers and the survival of shops near companies, argue the organizations.
In transport, certain technical details will also have to be specified, adds the Medef.
“
A person who cannot leave at 9 pm, who has to tidy up, clean, a night porter, a nurse, they will have to continue working late.
This means that companies risk having to provide supporting documents to their employees so that they can move
”after the curfew, Charles Znaty risks.
A "
detail
" which could well mean the return of the famous certificates to move freely after 9 pm.
Further details are expected Thursday, at 2 p.m., during a press briefing by the executive.
