LIFE & CULTURE
XpatAthens
New Year Wishes & Traditions
Global Expertise Versus Local Players
Companies continuing to rely on global expertise of IWG instead of local players
As flexspace-industry experts, IWG serves a massive 2.5m people to work more productively right around the globe via state-of-the art offices that include business-class broadband, virtual offices, meeting rooms and shared office spaces. These facilities, combined with unrivalled expertise, make it simple for companies to up- and downscale, control their rental costs, stay agile and also make their businesses more appealing to potential new recruits, with 80% of workers saying they would choose a job that offers them the flexible-working option.
This all helps to ensures that every office and every new client is following a well-trodden path to success, and it’s this reliable reputation as flexspace-industry experts that Baeva says is continuing to place Regus as the preferred office space provider in the market, regardless of which newer, smaller companies emerge.
The outlook is clear: for companies looking for a reliable, stable flexible-office space provider with an established business model that’s stood the test of time, IWG is the ideal solution.
To find out more, visit IWG today.
This content has been sponsored by IWG - an XpatAthens Brand Partner.
Originally published at IWG
The Season To Be Jolly
This Is Athens
Employee Wellbeing: Hot Topics In 2020
Stress And Mental Health
Financial Support
Employers are also set to offer more financial wellness support in 2020. According to research carried out by Salary Finance, in the US, almost half of US employees are worried about money. What’s more, the PWC Employee Fit and Wellness Survey also revealed that employees stressed about their finances are absent from work for twice as many days as those who were not stressed, again impacting productivity and a company’s ability to operate at full capacity.
This is an issue that businesses have begun to address in recent years, with figures from Bank of America’s 2019 Workplace Benefits Report showing that twice as many companies offer financial wellbeing support today (53%) compared to four years ago (24%). However, according to research done by Thomsons Online Benefits, there are still a number of barriers preventing businesses from offering financial wellbeing programmes to employees. For example, almost one in four companies are concerned about the risk of getting too involved in their employees’ financial lives, 20% think that it’s not their role to do so and 24% worry about the costs of offering such support.
Despite these concerns, there’s been a clear upward trend of businesses offering financial wellbeing packages to their employees as they continue to recognise the impact financial worry has on their wellbeing.
Flexible Working
As employees look to achieve greater work-life balance, they are increasingly seeking work with businesses that offer flexibility. This has become so important to employees that the latest IWG Global Workspace Survey found 83% of workers around the world would turn down a job that didn’t offer flexible working, with 54% saying that having a choice of work location is more important to them than working for a prestigious company.
As a result of this demand, in the past ten years, 85% of businesses have introduced a flexible workspace policy, or are planning to adopt one. However, a number of companies still have reservations about flexible working with 60% saying that changing the organisational culture is the main barrier to implementing a flexible workspace policy and over a third (41%) say that fear of how flexible working may impact the overall company culture is the biggest obstacle.
Employee Wellbeing In 2020
The employee wellbeing market has grown significantly in recent years with HR departments continuing to identify effective ways of building a happy and motivated workforce. This growth shows no signs of slowing up in 2020 with employee mental health, financial wellbeing and flexible working all expected to become integral parts of staff wellbeing packages.
For more information on how flexible working could benefit your business, please visit IWG.
This content has been sponsored by IWG - an XpatAthens Brand Partner.
Originally published at IWG
A Musical Bridge Over Syngrou Avenue
The festival, which aims to bring young composers and musicians to the spotlight, is the culmination of an intensive workshop aiming to provide students with the experience of organizing music events.
The festival will take place at Panteion University and includes 5 musical concerts. Tickets are free on a first come, first-served basis will be distributed at the venue one hour before each event.
To read more about the festival, please visit: Onassis Stegi
Maluma Live In Greece
With his charismatic voice and explosive stage presence, Maluma has cemented himself in the heart of the world music scene, with countless sold-out concerts and collaborations with some of the music industry’s biggest names including, Madonna, Ricky Martin, Shakira.
The 25-year-old Latin singer and sexiest man alive for 2018, already counts nearly 200 sold-out concerts worldwide with more than 1,000,000 tickets. His latest album F.A.M.E. was to the top of Billboards chart, since its first release, and he has already won a Grammy in the category of the best contemporary pop album. The exotic Maluma aims to raise each one of his 76 million followers in Twitter, Facebook & Instagram and make them dance to the biggest stages and concert halls of the planet.
The ultimate Greek pop star Eleni Foureirawill be the special guest at both of MALUMA concerts in Greece (Athens and Thessaloniki).
She has already released 5 personal albums and many hits! Her impressive participation in Eurovision in 2018 with her hit single "Fuego" gained the second place and launched her international career. She has already collaborated with J Balvin as well as Snoop Dogg among others and she is established as the ultimate show woman that the audience is looking forward to her spectacular dance and her live shows.
Reggaeton vibes, Colombian beats and the world's biggest hits, as well as giant screens, fireworks and spectacular dancing will make these two concerts the events of the year!
Special guest Eleni Foureira!
MARCH 11th 2020 - O.A.K.A. Olympic Indoor Hall
MARCH 13th 2020 - PAOK SPORTS ARENA
15% Discount At Athina Luxury Suites In Santorini
If you are planning to visit Santorini this year, take advantage of this exclusive offer and give yourself the opportunity to relax and unwind in a magical setting of unique beauty and impeccable service!
Situated at a privileged caldera location in Fira, with unlimited views of the volcano, the sunset, and the whole island, and only a few steps away from the town center, but still with a quiet and relaxing atmosphere, Athina Luxury Suites is an excellent place to stay in Santorini.
2nd Athens Fashion Film Festival
Technopolis Vinyl Market
The Vinyl Market returns fresh and enriched with new collections and new vinyl releases, as well as many other music exhibits. Visitors will have the chance to wander around Technopolis and explore rock, soul, funk, jazz, Latin, blues, and ethnic discs, while popular tunes by well-known DJs will fulfill this ultimate vinyl experience!
Friday, February 7th: From 17:00 p.m. until 22:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 8th: From 11:00 a.m. until 22:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 9th: From 11:00 a.m. until 22:00 p.m.
