HR OpenUP with Arpi Karapetyan | Motivation | Fishbowl Discussion
In this HR OpenUP discussion, we explore one of the most important questions in people management today: what truly motivates people at work? Together with HR professionals, we challenge traditional views on motivation and discuss how employees increasingly choose where to invest their energy, attention, and commitment.
Message to the Armenian HR Community | International HR Day 2026
On International HR Day 2026, I reflect on the remarkable journey of the Armenian HR community – from its early days to becoming a respected professional network with a growing international voice. This message is about community, collaboration, professional growth, and the responsibility we share in shaping the future of people management in Armenia and beyond.
Before You Decide, Ask This One Question
In leadership, the biggest cost rarely comes from bad intentions – it comes from misdiagnosing the situation. In this article, I explore how distinguishing between simple, complicated, complex, and chaotic realities can transform decision-making. Sometimes the most powerful leadership move is not acting faster, but understanding what you are truly facing.
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.
