As I compose this, my last editorial for 2023, I find myself contemplating this past year, all it brought and the lasting impact it will leave behind, and as much as I am an optimist, I can’t deny a sense of apprehension at the events unfolding all around. Directly or indirectly, developments across the planet…
Since presenting his credentials to the President of the Hellenic Republic on May 10, 2022, United States Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic George James Tsunis has demonstrated a strong commitment to his mission and a proactive disposition, not only representing the interests and policies of the United States in Greece but also working closely with…
What makes a business successful? Is it just profits? Or could it be that the secret to a successful and long-lived business is a company’s ability to create a harmonious workplace and a common language that allows its employees to communicate effectively and respectfully even when they disagree? In her new book, A Glossary for…
Showcasing the ACE community’s unwavering dedication to business excellence and promoting a strong and positive transatlantic economy, AmChams in Europe’s 2023 Best Practice Sharing Conference brought ACE representatives from across Europe and Eurasia to Athens for three days of insight, innovation, and collaboration. Organized and hosted by ACE and the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, the…
On October 24, 1963, the joyous news of the awarding of the Nobel Prize in Literature to the poet Giorgos Seferis reached Athens. Sixty years later to the day, on October 24, 2023, the Benaki Museum opened its latest exhibition, “George Seferis: 60 Years Since the Nobel Prize,” dedicated to the historic anniversary of the…
Keeping up with today’s rapidly changing labor market can be daunting, but staying current with the latest trends and developments is key to staying competitive and getting ahead. With its new initiative, the Chamber’s Employment Committee looks at the challenges ahead and invites the AmCham family to join its effort to enhance the labor market…
Quiet quitting isn’t about literally quitting one’s job, but about doing the bare minimum of work required and feeling disconnected from one’s work. With polls indicating that quiet quitters make up at least half the workforce, what can companies do? According to a recent Gallup survey, half of the US workforce is quiet quitting (Constantz,…
It is one thing for companies to require employees to return to the office and another for employees to actually choose to be there. The challenge now is how to transform offices into meaningful workplaces that deliver value for companies as well as their employees—places where people want rather than have to be. So, how…
A token of gratitude, a genuine surprise, or simply a well-deserved indulgence. The gift of Jo Malone London is always a welcome luxury for everyone. From the smallest thought to the grandest of gestures. The iconic cream box wrapped with finesse for a lasting impression. With Christmas just around the corner, this is the perfect…
In the pursuit of progress and a sustainable future, the importance of enacting profound structural changes cannot be overstated. As the world grapples with a succession of unprecedented challenges, ranging from climate change and resource depletion to growing economic disparity, social inequality and economic instability, it has become abundantly clear that incremental adjustments are insufficient.…