The staff.am ecosystem successfully hosted its first dynamic HR meetup at Align Technology’s office in Yerevan, bringing together HR professionals and leaders from top multinational and relocated companies. This gathering offered a unique platform for open discussions and experience sharing, centered around the challenges and opportunities of managing multinational teams in Armenia.
The meetup kicked off with a warm welcome from staff.am co-founder and CEO, Dr. Luiza Avetisyan, who introduced the staff.am ecosystem and its mission to foster collaboration within the HR community. She invited attendees to introduce themselves and share their roles, setting a collaborative tone for the evening. Following this, Natalya Suvorova, Head of HR at Align Technology, delivered a thought-provoking presentation on the cultural nuances of work styles across different nations, including Armenians.
Key Highlights of the Meetup
Cultural Insights and Tools
Natalya Suvorova shared insights from GlobeSmart, a tool that helps organizations understand the cultural dynamics of diverse teams. She also recounted Align Technology’s experience relocating their entire team to Armenia, offering practical strategies and lessons learned.
Relocation Stories
Representatives from other relocated companies shared their experiences transitioning operations and teams to Armenia. They highlighted the challenges they faced and the creative solutions that helped them successfully integrate into the local business environment.
Global Team Dynamics
Companies with multinational teams, such as Synopsys Armenia, Picsart, and SADA, provided comparative insights into managing global team dynamics versus those in Armenia. Their reflections underscored the unique strengths and cultural richness of building teams in Armenia.
“These meetups are essential for fostering the open exchange of ideas, insights, and best practices among HR leaders. By creating a platform for collaboration, staff.am encourages HR professionals to address shared challenges and innovate together, strengthening the HR community in Armenia,” shared Dr. Luiza Avetisyan.
Dr. Luiza Avetisyan
Networking and Hospitality
After the engaging discussions, participants enjoyed a relaxed networking session. The evening featured Moossah Wines, known for their exceptional quality, alongside delicious finger foods generously hosted by Align Technology—making it the perfect setting to connect and unwind after a busy day.
To conclude
With a community of over 5,000 companies in Armenia and abroad, staff.am continues to bring HR professionals together to share knowledge and address industry challenges. These informal meetups aim to spark meaningful discussions on real-world issues facing HR teams today.
Following the success of this inaugural event, the staff.am team plans to organize regular meetups, each focusing on a relevant topic and uncovering the challenges and opportunities it presents. We look forward to seeing how these conversations will shape the future of HR in Armenia and beyond!
Some photos, that convey the mood of the day
