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Preparing for What's Next: The Evolution of the GBS Sector in Romania and Local Dynamics in Timisoara
Vlad Lascut

We will be summarising main findings from the Annual ABSL report 2024, looking into the growth and challenges faced by Romania's business services sector throughout 2024, while highlighting local specifics of Timisoara. We will also explore macro-economic and regulatory prospects for this year and how they can impact the sector.

  • Vlad Lascut (Senior Manager at PwC)

    Vlad Lascut

    Senior Manager at PwC
The best way to predict the future, is to create it! Leading practices for workforce engagement and retention
Claudia Cetatoiu

Historically, most of the corporate focus on employee engagement and workplace design was centered on office-based employees. However, with a shift towards comprehensive talent management, there is an increasing emphasis on addressing the needs and challenges of the frontline workforce. As the demand and competition for frontline talent intensifies, organizations must consider all the factors that contribute to creating a positive experience for the workforce. Environments and responsibilities often differ significantly from those in traditional office settings. Let’s tackle these challenges by exploring the essential strategies organizations need to implement, along with the role real estate plays in supporting them, to enhance talent attraction and retention while fostering a resilient, adaptable workforce that drives growth.

  • Claudia Cetatoiu (Corporate Transaction Director of iO Partners)

    Claudia Cetatoiu

    Corporate Transaction Director of iO Partners
The Future of Work: AI, Legal Changes & Workplace Rights
Georgiana Vlădescu

As AI transforms the workplace and new regulations set stricter standards, businesses must balance innovation with compliance and fairness.
AI in Hiring & Workforce Management – AI is revolutionizing recruitment, performance evaluation, and task automation, boosting efficiency and productivity. However, concerns over bias, transparency, and ethical decision-making mean businesses must ensure responsible AI use that aligns with EU labor laws.
Harassment & AI Risks – New regulations demand stricter anti-harassment policies, while AI-driven workplace monitoring raises concerns about privacy, bias, and ethical surveillance. Companies must implement clear policies to ensure workplace safety without overstepping employee rights.
With technology evolving faster than regulations, businesses need to stay ahead. Let’s discuss what’s next.
AI & Workforce Transformation – The rise of AI is automating repetitive tasks, allowing employees to focus on high-value work that demands critical thinking and creativity. This transition not only enhances workflow efficiency but also increases job satisfaction and motivation by providing employees with opportunities to develop their skills and make meaningful contributions to company growth.
Workplace Harassment Regulations - New legislative projects aim to clearly define violence and harassment, requiring employers to implement internal policies, confidential reporting mechanisms, and protective measures for at-risk employees.
Adaptability is essential—not just for embracing AI but also for ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. Join us for an insightful discussion on what lies ahead in employment law.

Speaker: Georgiana Vlădescu, Associate, Zamfirescu Racoți Vasile & Partners

  • Georgiana Vlădescu (Associate at Zamfirescu Racoți Vasile & Partners)

    Georgiana Vlădescu

    Associate at Zamfirescu Racoți Vasile & Partners
Building Community at Work
Elena Ardelean

We are living through some of the most significant changes in work that people have experienced in generations. And they are changing how we collaborate and use our offices. Organizations risk creating “dull, inert” workplaces if they don’t consider lessons from urban planning. Community-Based Design offers solutions to create dynamic, inspiring workplaces that respond to change – and build a thriving community at work.

  • Elena Ardelean (Dealer Business Manager Central Europe at Steelcase)

    Elena Ardelean

    Dealer Business Manager Central Europe at Steelcase
Inner Balance, Outer Success: The Power of Emotional Well-Being in Business (to be held in Romanian)
Sofia Damse

Your emotional well-being is a key driver of your physical health, energy, and professional success. When you develop the tools to navigate stress, adapt to change, and manage emotions and relationships, you create the foundation for clarity, motivation, and lasting balance. On the flip side, ongoing stress and unresolved emotions can drain your energy, impact your health, and lead to burnout. A calm and focused mind supports a healthy body, stronger connections, and higher performance at work.

  • Sofia Damse (Psychotherapist at Reteaua REGINA MARIA)

    Sofia Damse

    Psychotherapist at Reteaua REGINA MARIA
Coffee break
Knowledge Sharing Session- Local Business Cases (To be updated)

Representatives of the local companies/offices will present study cases on relevant themes in the fields of HR, Technology or Business. They will share with the audience practical examples, successful stories, presentations of what works or not, regarding current interests.

Coffee break
HR Rountable /Workshop • See next tabs for more info
Lunch & Networking