Belgium, Brilliance and HR

Representing Armenia at the EAPM Annual Delegates Assembly among 36 nations, I witnessed how honest conversations, deep questions, and collective reflection shape the HR profession across borders. From fishbowl dialogues on the mission of HR to roundtable debates on AI and values, this wasn’t just networking — it was a shared landscape of global challenges and collaborative spirit. Armenia may be small, but we carry agile lessons in resilience and innovation that deserve a seat at the European table.

What the Gulf Teaches the World About HR

After attending SHRM MENA 2025 in Dubai, I came back not just inspired, but impressed by how the Gulf region is shaping HR globally. From government-business synergy to AI-driven, culturally sensitive HR tech and workforce nationalization strategies, the region offers lessons for every country. In this article, I reflect on the four key trends the Gulf brings to the HR conversation—and challenge us in Armenia to ask: what are we contributing to the global table?