European companies face severe talent crunch
Slovenian and Croatian companies will face severe labour shortages for at least another five to ten years, with demographic challenges, educational mismatches, and shifting workforce expectations exacerbating the crisis, according to experts at a ISR’s regional business forum in Zagreb.
Aligning strategy with global opportunities
SPIRIT Slovenia, the public business development agency responsible for attracting FDI to the country and helping Slovenian businesses expand abroad, continues to shape a forward-looking strategy to promote Slovenia's economic competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability.
Strength under pressure
As the region aligns closer to the West, adopting more Western characteristics, the question of retaining young talent and growing human capital becomes ever more pressing.
Top risks in the Adriatic region in 2025
Slovenia is amongst the leading countries in personal data management, yet its citizens still doubt data security. Experts and executives from Vzajemna Health Insurance, Pošta Slovenije, and NLB explained how data is managed and protected at a conference organised by the Institute for Strategic Solutions, moderated by ethical hacker and cybersecurity expert Milan Gabor.
Protecting the odds
Slovenia is amongst the leading countries in personal data management, yet its citizens still doubt data security. Experts and executives from Vzajemna Health Insurance, Pošta Slovenije, and NLB explained how data is managed and protected at a conference organised by the Institute for Strategic Solutions, moderated by ethical hacker and cybersecurity expert Milan Gabor.
Dual edge of data
Slovenia is amongst the leading countries in personal data management, yet its citizens still doubt data security. Experts and executives from Vzajemna Health Insurance, Pošta Slovenije, and NLB explained how data is managed and protected at a conference organised by the Institute for Strategic Solutions, moderated by ethical hacker and cybersecurity expert Milan Gabor.
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