Rovinj, a city with a rich history and gastronomy, and the most photogenic place on the Mediterranean, will host one of the largest festivals in Croatia — Weekenda.17! Mark your calendar for September 19th to 22nd, as a new and even stronger edition of HR.Weekend returns to the same location. Discover why you should spend that weekend enjoying a perfect blend of fun, education, and excellent networking!
HR.Weekend Vol. II.
Last year’s edition of HR.Weekend impressed all HR professionals, HR managers, employers, and company representatives, and this year it returns with an even richer program and some of the most experienced speakers in the HR field from across the region.
There will be discussions on the ever-present topic of artificial intelligence in the context of the work environment, the business side of HR, mental health, organizational authenticity, questioning existing HR practices, and wellbeing in the workplace.
Some of the strongest regional speakers
The speakers at this year’s festival have extensive experience in the fields of HR, business, communications, and psychology, and will share their insights, advice, and experiences with the audience.
Marija Felkel, who currently works as an HR director at Nomad Foods, will lead the CEO panel where C-level management will talk about the importance and role of HR for the company’s business. Ivica Vrančić, psychologist and independent consultant, will talk about the authenticity of the way of leading people, for which emotional intelligence is undoubtedly important. Milena Dolenc, Vice President for Human Resources at the gaming company Outfit7, will tell us a little more about corporate identity, discovering the identity of organizations and the acceptance of that identity by employees.
Marija Felkel, who currently works as an HR director at Nomad Foods, will lead the CEO panel where C-level management will talk about the importance and role of HR for the company’s business. Ivica Vrančić, psychologist and independent consultant, will talk about the authenticity of the way of leading people, for which emotional intelligence is undoubtedly important. Milena Dolenc, Vice President for Human Resources at the gaming company Outfit7, will tell us a little more about corporate identity, discovering the identity of organizations and the acceptance of that identity by employees.
Zvonimir Galić, PhD and full professor as well as the head of the Department of Work Psychology at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Zagreb, and Mitja Ružojčić, PhD in behavioral sciences, will once again join the roster of outstanding professionals at HR.Weekend this year.
How much does HR contribute to the organization?
For those interested in how to implement new and flexible ways of working within an organization, why these are important for both the organization and its people, what factors employers consider when creating the best work models, and how they measure (or whether they measure at all) the impact of a particular work model on work-life balance, you can hear more in the presentation on flexible work models.
“The shoemaker’s children go barefoot” is a saying you’ve probably heard many times and have even experienced the truth of it more than once. In business, HR professionals often lack clearly defined goals, development conversations, or sufficient feedback on their work. Since this is a topic that isn’t discussed much, HR.Weekend is here to raise awareness about the need for self-improvement!
A major challenge that companies and employees are increasingly facing is the issue of compensation and benefits. Since not all companies can be competitive in the market and offer above-average salaries, it is necessary to find a balance that satisfies both employers and employees. Therefore, visitors to HR.Weekend will get answers to the question of whether a good business culture can compensate for financial shortcomings in the workplace.
The HR Business Partner model refers to the strategic relationship between HR and business operations. It involves top HR professionals who understand the business of the company they work for, grasp its daily challenges, and ensure that HR contributes to its success. The panel discussing this model will reveal to visitors whether it is outdated or still has a place in modern companies.
With strong speakers and the latest trends from the HR world, HR.Weekend will also offer plenty of fun, featuring regional and local musicians, and networking that lasts into the early hours.
All information about the new, larger, and even better edition of HR.Weekend can also be found on our social media profiles on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
