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The Future of Work in Greece

Empowering Greek Leaders in a Rapidly Changing World

In today’s rapidly evolving economic and technological landscape, Greek business leaders face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. This research, based on insights from 100 C-suite executives across Greece and benchmarked against Mercer’s Global Talent Trends 2025 and Executive Outlook for Europe, reveals how these leaders are navigating talent shortages, technological change, and shifting workforce dynamics. The findings highlight strategic priorities and leadership qualities essential for building resilient and competitive organizations in Greece’s complex environment.

1. The Evolving Business Landscape
Greek organizations operate amid economic uncertainty and fast-paced technological advancements. Leaders recognize the need for agility to sustain growth and competitiveness in this dynamic environment.

2. Talent and Workforce Dynamics
A critical challenge is the “skills paradox”: while there is an urgent need to upskill, many leaders feel unprepared to close talent gaps. This gap threatens organizational agility and growth. Additionally, employee stress, heavy workloads, and outdated structures are impacting productivity and well-being.

  • The greatest risk for 2025 identified by Greek CEOs is talent shortage.
  • Investing in employee training and reskilling is seen as the most effective way to boost productivity.

3. Strategic Priorities and Transformation
Greek leaders are focusing on three main priorities:

  • Expanding their business footprint
  • Improving workforce productivity
  • Augmenting systems and processes with AI

At the heart of transformation is a human-centered approach emphasizing empathy, engagement, continuous learning, trust, and emotional intelligence. However, leaders face significant challenges including workforce capability gaps, cost-containment pressures, and burnout among executives and employees.

Key challenges in driving transformation include:

  • Lack of workforce skills
  • Balancing transformation with cost constraints
  • Leadership and employee exhaustion
  • Shifting mindsets from process-driven to human-centric

4. Leadership and Technology for the Future
Effective leadership, according to the survey, requires the below critical skills for leaders to future proof their teams and organisations:

  • Creating a Culture of Trust and Transparency (46%)
  • Clear and Authentic Communication (44%)
  • Adapting Leadership Styles to Respond to Changes (28%)
  • Showing Strategic Workforce Planning Skills (28%)
  • Demonstrating Empathy (26%)

While AI is recognized as a productivity booster, adoption remains cautious due to skill gaps and cultural resistance. The future success of Greek organizations depends on balancing technological innovation with a human-centric approach to foster resilience and competitiveness.

The future of work in Greece hinges on leaders who can integrate cutting-edge technology with a deep commitment to human values. By fostering trust, inclusivity, and lifelong learning, Greek organizations can build workplaces that are not only productive but purposeful.

We invite you to explore the full research paper to gain deeper insights and strategies that will empower your organization to thrive in an increasingly complex global environment.