Sow the wind and reap the whirlwind ? Every October 13, the National Resilience Day carries the same message: it’s better to prevent than to endure. In 2025, more than 1,200 initiatives have sprouted across France. And in the corporate world, this capacity for anticipation has a name: GEPP.
GEPP, or Gestion des Emplois et des Parcours Professionnels (Management of Jobs and Career Paths), stems from the 2017 Macron ordinances. It succeeds the former GPEC (Gestion Prévisionnelle de l’Emploi et des Compétences, or Forward-looking Management of Jobs and Skills), shifting the focus from static forecasting to a more dynamic approach — supporting career paths rather than merely predicting skills.
Governed by Article L.2242-20 of the French Labour Code, GEPP requires a triennial negotiation within companies and groups employing at least 300 people, as well as in EU-based groups with at least one establishment of 150 employees in France.
Its purpose? To anticipate economic, technological, and social transformations by adapting future roles, skills, and organisational structures. In theory, it’s a management tool; in practice, it’s a true prevention strategy, helping reduce social tensions and support change.
In a context of political, economic, and social uncertainty, resilient companies are those that plan before they endure. GEPP provides them with a framework to prepare, transform, and move forward.
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