Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is not just about policies or compliance—it’s about people, empathy, and real stories. Ask & Share  on DEI at L&D Studio! In an inspiring Ask & Share  in our L&D Studio community between  Dr Joanna-Eugenia Bakouni  (Maersk Training) and  Georgina Stergiopoulou  (Allwyn Lottery Solutions) coordinated by our  Antigoni Paouni , Ioanna & Georgina explored why DEI must be deeply embedded in Learning & Development strategies. 📌 Some of our takeaways:

We live in the fast lane - info is quick, attention is short and learning has to spark. 💥  That's why our next L&D talk on Effective Onboarding will use the 3-2-1 countdown method. Fast. Playful. Thought-provoking. Because onboarding shouldn't be about more slides- it's about more sparks!!! Our participants will be: 1)  Lilian Thanou  - Human Resources and OPS Manager at Arbitrage Real Estate 2)  Ioanna Siourtou  - HR Manager at HFM 3)  Lina Valmas  - LV Consulting Services

How do you truly build a culture of continuous learning in today’s workplace? A recent  Ask & Share  conv ersation between the members of L&D Studio community,  Vagia Apostolidi  (Alumil) and  Izampella Bei  (Efood), brought forward some key insights worth sharing: 🔹 Learning ≠ Traditional Training: Communities, peer knowledge sharing, on-the-spot microlearnings, internal libraries, and buddy systems during onboarding. When employees become mentors (or “Alumentors” at Vagia’

How are recruitment and L&D connected? That was the focus of one of our recen t  Ask & Share  sessions at  L&D Studio , f eaturing  Vasiliki Kanellopoulou  (Alumil) and  Lina Valmas (she/her/hers)  (senior HR and Customer Success leader). The 2 exchanged practices, challenges, and tools on: ➡️Skills-first recruitment and cultural fit Assessing candidates not just for their current capabilities, but also for their growth potential and cultural alignment. ➡️Onboarding as a lear

How is   GenAI  shaping – and being shaped by – Learning & Development ? That was the focus of last week’s  Ask & Share  session hosted in our L&D Studio community. This time, our conversation centered around two powerful angles: 💡 How GenAI is transforming the L&D function – benefits, risks, and what’s ahead 🧠 How L&D can empower people to confidently and critically use GenAI in their work We were thrilled to attend and facilitate a conversation among:  -  Roza Tapini -  A

Our L&D Studio community kept the conversation sharp with another   Ask & Share  session exploring the intersection of two HR pillars: Recruitment  &  L&D  — How can they meaningfully reinforce each other — not only in sourcing the right talent but also in shaping skills strategies and long-term growth? 🎯 This time, we coordinated a discussion between our community mem bers -  Mara Smyrnioti  and  -  Vasilis Ferentinos   who had a dynamic exchange on how L&D practices can be

As generative AI finds its way into HR and L&D practices, the legal questions multiply, yet the answers might not always be clear-cut. For the latest bulletin of our L&D Studio community, we spoke with  Niki Tsimpogou , Senior Associate at  Zoulovits Kontogeorgou Law Firm (ZK Law Firm) , to unpack a few pressing legal concerns: ▶️ Feeding internal content into Gen-AI systems ▶️ Using confidential data (like performance reviews) ▶️ Sharing AI-generated content with stakeholder

Our L&D Studio community kicked off summer strong with our 4th Ask & Share session of 2025. This time, we zoomed in on a theme that’s gaining traction: L&D needs — Gen Z vs. millennials. 🌱 This session was joined by community members  Katerina Mygiaki  (Up Hellas),  Maria Xenochristou  (Skroutz), and  Maria Agelada  (DIAS — Interbanking Systems) for a candid exchange on  generational preferences , patterns, and (possibly) clichés when it comes to engaging in L&D initiatives.

This March marked the 1-year anniversary of our L&D Studio community at AELIA —a space created for HR and L&D professionals to come together, explore challenges, exchange practices, and inspire one another. And sometimes, to find relief and consolation from peers while discussing the daily realities of designing people development initiatives or engaging employees in learning. Over the past year, our community centered its activity around 4 pillars (just like the 4 layers of

On April 3,  AELIA  hosted its second Ask & Share session of 2025 as part of the   L&D Studio  commun ity, our dedicated space for HR and L&D professionals to exchange insights, challenges, and best practices. This 45-minute online  Ask & Share  se ssion focused on leadership development and brought together  Lydia Mastori  (Hellas Direct) and  Maria Xenochristou  (Skroutz) in an open and thought-provoking discussion. The conversation revolved around key challenges companies

Reflecting on our 10th L&D Talk, where we had the pleasure of hosting  EDIHAUS  at the hospitable premises of  Orange Grove . Α big thank...

On March 26, AELIA hosted its first Ask & Share  session of 2025, focusing on employee engagement. This 45-minute session took place...

As part of L&D Talks, organised by  AELIA  within our L&D Studio community for L&D and HR professionals, we are thrilled to host our 10th...

Training your mind is just like training your body. It takes practice, testing your skills, and pushing your limits. Just like bootcamps...

Today, we’re taking a moment to celebrate  Arbitrage Real Estate ! 🎉  We’re thrilled to see Arbitrage Real Estate, the exclusive affiliate of Colliers International in Greece & Cyprus, being recognised in the Best Workplaces in Professional Services & Consulting Hellas 2025 by  Great Place To Work® Hellas . This achievement is a testament to the dedication of the entire Arbitrage Real Estate team, and we are proud to have witnessed their commitment to being their best selves

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with  EDIHAUS , a science-based consulting agency specialising in Equality, Diversity, and...

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with  EDIHAUS , a science-based consulting agency specialising in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)! With a shared commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces which prioritise equality and embrace diversity while strengthening the “S” of an organisation’s ESG strategy, our partnership with EDIHAUS is built on strong foundations. Having complementary services, AELIA and EDIHAUS will be joining forces to provide end-to-end, pe

Last week, we shared the key L&D challenges that the members of our L&D Studio community have identified so far. Now, it’s time for...

As L&D and HR professionals, we dedicate our careers to fostering learning and development within organisations. But how often do we...

Over the past weeks,  Antigoni Paouni , our Corporate Relations Officer, has been engaging (and continues to do so) with many members of...