Recent EAPM News

We are delighted to share that Solveiga Grudienė, Board Member of the European Association for People Management (EAPM) and Lithuanian HR Association (PVPA) Board Member, has been elected to the Board of the World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA). Together with Berna Oztinaz, Solveiga will represent EAPM at the global level. Taking over from Even Bolstad, who has held the position for the past five years with exceptional dedication and leadership. Even’s commitment to amplifying the voice of European HR professionals within the global HR community has been instrumental, and we extend our sincere thanks for his service.

As AI accelerates and labour markets shift, HR leaders across Europe are asking: what will the world of work look like by 2030? That question took centre stage in the EAPM’s recent webinar unpacking the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025—with nearly 1,000 professionals tuning in. Moderated by Ulrik S. Brix (NOCA CEO and EAPM Board Member), the panel featured strategic insights from: Ricky Li, Insights & Data Lead, World Economic Forum Christina Gadeberg, EVP & Head of People, Nordea Peter Møllgaard, President, Copenhagen Business School Christian Lauritsen, Regional Director, ISS Here are the most powerful takeaways and soundbites from the session.

"We are entering an era of co-thinking," says Dr. Ulrik S. Brix, CEO of the Danish HR association NOCA (Network of Corporate Academies) and board member of the European Association for People Management (EAPM). "This means using artificial intelligence not just as a tool, but as a partner in problem-solving. It helps us generate ideas and challenge our assumptions. When we combine its analysis with human intuition, we can achieve true innovation."

In recognition of International HR Day 2025, the European Association for People Management (EAPM) hosted a timely and thought-provoking webinar on how HR leaders can drive positive change in the face of rapid technological and social transformation.

As workplaces continue to transform at pace, HR professionals are being called upon to ‘lead in a new way’. Marking International HR Day 2025 on 20 May, the European Association for People Management (EAPM) is urging the people profession to embrace a fresh approach to leadership that’s inclusive, emotionally intelligent, and adaptable to change.

Renowned AI thought leader and former Chief Business Officer of Google X, Mo Gawdat will share his insights on the transformative power of artificial intelligence. With AI projected to be a billion times smarter than humans by 2049, Mo will explore its ethical implications, workforce disruptions, and the urgent need for responsible leadership in shaping AI’s role in society. As the bestselling author of Solve for Happy and Scary Smart, Mo combines deep technological expertise with a human-centric approach to the future of work.

The organisers of International HR Day are urging HR professionals to lead the way in adapting to an evolving workplace by fostering ethical leadership, embracing digital transformation, and prioritising wellbeing and lifelong learning.