Agency for Regional and Economic Development, Vratsa

03/06/2026

🇪🇸 Партньорска среща по проект OnBoard в Сарагоса, Испания

Екипът на АРИР-Враца взе участие във втората транснационална партньорска среща по проект OnBoard, финансиран по програма „Еразъм+“. Срещата се проведе на 28 и 29 май 2026 г. в град Сарагоса, Испания, и бе домакинствана от Gestión Estratégica e Innovación SL.
🤝 По време на срещата партньорите обсъдиха цялостния напредък по проекта, постигнатите резултати и предстоящите дейности.
💡 Акцент бе поставен върху изготвения транснационален научен доклад и разработването на обучителните модули по проекта.
📄Като ръководител на Работен пакет 5, АРИР-Враца представи дейностите по комуникация и дисеминация, включително Плана за изпълнение, устойчивост и използване на резултатите, обновената комуникационна стратегия и първия бюлетин по проекта.
🌍 Срещата предостави ценна възможност за обмен на опит, координация на отговорностите и укрепване на сътрудничеството между партньорите от Италия, България, Дания, Словения и Испания.

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12/05/2026

📚 4 Reasons to Join Our Webinar!

Looking for practical ideas to improve onboarding in your organisation?
Join our upcoming webinar and discover how better onboarding can help SMEs build stronger, more engaged teams.

💡 What you will learn:
✔ Evidence-based insights on successful onboarding
✔ Practical approaches you can apply in your SME
✔ Expert perspectives from SME and HR professionals
✔ Tools, challenges, and best practices from across Europe

📅 13 May 2026
🕐 16:00 – 17:00 CET
💻 Online (Zoom)

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4mGpKk3

👉 Or scan the QR code in the visual

Better onboarding starts with better ideas. Join us!

12/05/2026

🎤 Meet the Speaker: Philipp Poulastides

We are pleased to introduce Philipp Poulastides (Greece) – one of the expert speakers in our upcoming webinar:
“Improving Onboarding Practices in SMEs: Better Onboarding. Stronger Teams.”

Philipp Poulastides is Scientific Coordinator at INE GSEE – Branch of Western Greece and an experienced project manager and expert in vocational education and training, labour market policies, career counselling, and mentoring.

With more than 30 years of professional experience, Philipp has contributed to numerous initiatives related to vocational training, occupational frameworks, mentoring systems, and labour market inclusion. He is also a member of the Council for the Linkage with Production and the Labour Market (SSPAE) for the Region of Western Greece, representing GSEE.

For the OnBoard webinar, Philipp will bring the perspective of workers and labour representation, highlighting the importance of inclusive onboarding practices, employee support, mentoring, and workplace integration in building stronger and more sustainable organisations.

💡 What he brings to the webinar:
✔ Expertise in vocational education and labour market inclusion
✔ Practical perspectives on mentoring and employee support
✔ Insights into workplace integration and onboarding challenges
✔ Experience in strengthening connections between education and labour market needs

📅 13 May 2026
🕐 16:00 CET
💻 Online (Zoom)

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4mGpKk3

👉 Or scan the QR code in the visual

Join us and discover how better onboarding practices can contribute to stronger teams, improved employee integration, and more resilient SMEs.

12/05/2026

🎤 Meet the Speaker: Rita Anson

We are excited to introduce Rita Anson (Norway) – one of the expert speakers in our upcoming webinar:
“Improving Onboarding Practices in SMEs: Better Onboarding. Stronger Teams.”

Rita Anson represents the Norwegian approach to collaboration between investors, entrepreneurs, and public stakeholders. Her work focuses on supporting startups, strengthening innovation ecosystems, and building networks that promote entrepreneurship, inclusion, and international cooperation across the Nordic and North Atlantic regions.

Through her roles at NorBAN, Nordic Ignite, and the European Business Angel Network (EBAN), Rita contributes to initiatives that support startup growth, mentoring, internationalisation, and business resilience. She is also Co-Founder of the Women Investor Network (WIN) Norway, empowering women to become active investors and change agents in the innovation economy.

For the webinar, Rita will bring the Norwegian perspective on employee integration and retention, highlighting how inclusion, trust, mentorship, flat hierarchies, and ecosystem collaboration contribute to stronger onboarding and long-term talent retention in SMEs and startups.

💡 What she brings to the webinar:
✔ Insights from the Norwegian innovation ecosystem
✔ Practical perspectives on onboarding and retention
✔ Experience in mentorship, inclusion, and startup support
✔ Real examples of ecosystem-driven collaboration and talent integration

📅 13 May 2026
🕐 16:00 CET
💻 Online (Zoom)

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4mGpKk3

👉 Or scan the QR code in the visual

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from international experts and discover how better onboarding can help build stronger, more resilient teams.

12/05/2026

📢 You’re Invited! Join Our Webinar

Starting a new job can be exciting… but also challenging.
So how can SMEs create a smoother, more effective onboarding experience?

Join us for the international webinar:
“Improving Onboarding Practices in SMEs: Better Onboarding. Stronger Teams.”

📅 13 May 2026
🕐 16:00 CET
💻 Online (Zoom)

This engaging session will bring together experts, SME representatives, and professionals from across Europe to share practical approaches, real experiences, and research insights on onboarding.

💡 What you will gain:
✔ Evidence-based insights from international research
✔ Practical ideas you can apply in your organisation
✔ Perspectives from HR, SMEs, and training experts
✔ Better understanding of employee integration & retention
✔ Opportunity to connect with professionals across Europe

Effective onboarding is more than a process — it’s the foundation of strong, motivated teams.

👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/4mGpKk3

👉 Or scan the QR code in the image

🎯 Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, connect, and improve your onboarding practices!

12/05/2026

🎤 Meet the Speaker: Špela Dermol

We’re excited to introduce Špela Dermol, researcher, assistant, and Erasmus+ project expert from Slovenia, as one of the featured speakers in our upcoming OnBoard Webinar: Improving Onboarding Practices in SMEs.

With extensive experience in vocational education, digital learning, SME collaboration, and capacity-building, Špela brings valuable international expertise and practical insights into how education and innovation can strengthen onboarding and workforce development.

🌍 Join us on 13 May 2026 | 16:00 CET
💻 Online Event
🔗 Register now and be part of the conversation! - https://bit.ly/4mGpKk3

12/05/2026

🎤 Meet the Speaker: Marise Larsen

We are excited to introduce Marise Larsen (Denmark) – one of the expert speakers in our upcoming webinar:
“Improving Onboarding Practices in SMEs: Better Onboarding. Stronger Teams.”

Marise is an experienced HR & People Operations leader with over 12 years of international experience across Denmark, the UK, Sweden, and South Africa. Her work focuses on building people-centred organisations, connecting HR strategy with real business outcomes, and creating workplaces based on trust, clarity, and empathy.

With both professional expertise and personal experience in navigating new beginnings and integration, Marise brings a unique perspective on what meaningful onboarding truly looks like.

💡 What she brings to the webinar:
✔ Practical insights on onboarding and employee lifecycle
✔ Experience in building inclusive and people-focused workplaces
✔ Real-world HR strategies that drive engagement and performance

📅 13 May 2026
🕐 16:00 CET
💻 Online (Zoom)

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4mGpKk3

👉 Or scan the QR code in the visual

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from international experts and discover how better onboarding can help build stronger, more resilient teams.

12/05/2026

📅 Save the Date!

Starting a new job can be exciting… or overwhelming 👀

On 13 May at 16:00 CET, join our webinar on
👉 Improving Onboarding Practices in SMEs

Expect practical tips, real-life examples and ideas you can actually use.

💡 Better onboarding
🤝 Stronger teams
🌍 Shared experience

🔗 Save your spot: https://bit.ly/4mGpKk3

12/02/2026

🎉 The OnBoard Project Website Is Live!

The official website of the Erasmus+ OnBoard Project is now online 🌍
Find the latest news, updates, and info on upcoming activities and results.

👉 Explore here: https://onboardeuproject.eu

OnBoard is an Erasmus+ project that helps SMEs strengthen their onboarding practices through research, practical tools and training resources. The project supports HR managers, team leaders and trainers with guidance to integrate new employees effectively, improve retention and develop a stronger wo...

12/02/2026

🎉 Kick-off of the Erasmus+ OnBoard Project

Partners from Italy, Bulgaria, Denmark, Slovenia and Spain met in Potenza, Italy between 26–29 January 2026 to launch the OnBoard Project 🇪🇺

💡 The project helps SMEs improve onboarding, reduce staff turnover, and build stronger teams through innovative training, digital tools, and practical resources.

🤝 A strong start toward smarter onboarding across Europe!