The Febea (Federation of beauty companies) has a new general delegate: Emmanuel Guichard. He takes over from Patrick O'Quin who has decided to retire. A connoisseur of professional associations, Emmanuel Guichard (44 years old) has developed a strong experience in consumer products, a leading expertise in circular economy, as well as an important European dimension.

An agricultural engineer, Emmanuel Guichard began his career in research in the United States and Spain, before joining professional associations in France and Brussels.

Initially in charge of economic affairs at the General Confederation of Beet Planters (CGB), he then joined Cofalec (Confederation of Yeast Manufacturers in the European Union) in Brussels as Secretary General.

Since 2016, Emmanuel Guichard was the General Delegate of Elipso, the trade association representing plastic packaging manufacturers. In this sector in transition, he developed an expertise on the circular economy, from design to recycling of packaging.

Emmanuel Guichard states: "I am very happy to join the cosmetics manufacturing sector, one of the flagships of our economy, which contributes to France's influence in the world. This is the strength of this sector, whose excellence and performance are supported as much by large groups as by ETIs, SMEs and VSEs throughout our territory. In this historic moment marked by the Covid crisis but also by profound changes in consumer habits, we must commit ourselves more than ever collectively to better meet the expectations of consumers and the changes in our society. I would like to thank Patrick O'Quin for the tremendous work he has done at the head of Febea, which he has helped to make a leading federation and a reference partner for the public authorities and all our stakeholders."

Patrick O'Quin states: "Thanks to the support and mobilization of our members, we can be collectively proud of the work accomplished by Febea in the service of the cosmetics sector, throughout these years. It has been a pleasure and an honor for me to work alongside companies in the sector - small, medium and large - that are symbols of excellence and innovation in France and around the world. I am delighted to welcome Emmanuel Guichard, who will bring to the sector his experience with professional associations, his expertise in the circular economy, and his detailed knowledge of economic, social and environmental issues, which will be particularly valuable for our federation and our sector in the years to come."

You may be familiar with the CNRS, but do you know CNRS Formation Entreprises, its continuing education organization ?
For researchers, engineers and technicians in the private and public sectors who want to be at the cutting edge of technology, CNRS Formation Entreprises offers more than 270 short courses lasting from one to five days, taught by CNRS experts so you can benefit directly from their knowledge and know-how.

Of these 270 courses, 20 are particularly popular with cosmetics industry employees :

Skin cell biology, microfluidics, emulsions, organic synthesis, lipids and liposomes, polymers, microscopies... each of you can find the training course that will enable you to put the techniques you've learned into practice as soon as you return to your workstation!

94 % of trainees would recommend these courses to their colleagues

Edith Wilmart, Director of CNRS Formation Entreprises tells us: "What sets us apart from other training organizations is the large proportion of our courses devoted to experimentation: practical work, case studies... Trainees are often even asked to bring in a sample or data to be processed for teaching purposes... on research equipment... with research staff! This approach is particularly well-suited to employees, and is much appreciated. ".

In fact, 94 % of trainees would recommend the training courses of CNRS Formation Entreprises to their colleagues. Carine and Hélène, employees in the cosmetics industry, took part in the training course. Extraction and analysis of plant bioactives . Carine testifies: " I found the course very interesting, with a lot of information both about the exchanges and the training itself" and Hélène, precise "I really appreciated the role-playing exercises to optimize separation techniques".

Technological training, but not only!

The CNRS continuing education organization also offers cross-disciplinary training courses, applicable to all business lines, to raise employees' awareness of societal issues as part of a CSR approach.

Today, companies of all sizes, statuses and business sectors are increasingly concerned with corporate social responsibility. This is why we CNRS Formation Entreprises has recently developed training courses on two new themes:

The axis cognition and behavior offers a wide range of training courses on gender inequality, behavioral studies, interpersonal communication, managing autistic people in the workplace, and the philosophy of science.

As for the sociology, political science and economicsIt includes training courses on radicalization, public health policy and technological intelligence, to help companies deal with these more or less sensitive issues.

Nicolas, R&I project manager, asked for a tailor-made training course for his company's executives on the scientific method and insights from the philosophy of science; he testifies: "The CNRS was one of the few organizations able to offer us a customized training program that was as close as possible to our specifications. There were preparatory discussions, the training, our evaluation of the training and, in a second phase, an evaluation by the trainers of the implementation of the knowledge acquired during the training in our professional practices. What the CNRS has given us is the theoretical basis for creating internal tools with validated fundamentals".

Tailor-made training to meet your needs

Attentive to companies' need for flexibility, CNRS Formation entreprises can also offer in-house training. Tailor-made in terms of both content and organization, this format can be a particularly interesting solution for developing your team's skills and knowledge. Every year, and increasingly so in the current health context, the organization organizes around fifty in-company training courses, adapted from a course in the catalog or created from scratch. With a pool of 100,000 research staff, we can meet your needs in one of the CNRS's 1,100 laboratories, by videoconference or at your company.

"The intra-company format on your premises has a number of advantages: you won't have to organize travel for your employees, who will be absent for less time, and you can choose the training dates. This type of training provides a unique opportunity for your employees to share and exchange ideas, as they are grouped around a common theme, adapted to their project. Think about it! says Edith Wilmart.

To find out more, visit cnrsformation.cnrs.fr

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