GEP had a strong presence at the Inter-Balkan Conference on Occupational Health & Safety, organized by the Hellenic Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (ELINYAE), which took place on March 4th in Thessaloniki. The conference was officially opened by the Deputy Minister of Labour & Social Security, Mr. Vassilios Spanakis
With active participation in the sessions and panels of the conference, the GEP Group showcased the latest developments and innovative solutions in the field of Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), with a strong focus on human-centered approaches and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Mr. G. Lambrinos, CEO of GEP, participated in the panel discussion “New trends and future prospects” in his institutional role as President of PASYMEP EXYPP. He joined a distinguished group of speakers including Ms. Rena Bardani, President of ELINYAE; Mr. Dimitris Vargiamis, Vice President of GSEVEE; Mr. Theodoros K. Konstantinidis, Professor of Hygiene at the Democritus University of Thrace and Director of the Laboratory of Hygiene and Environmental Protection & the Occupational Health Clinic of Alexandroupolis University Hospital. The discussion was moderated by Ms. Irma Rizakou, Communications Officer at ELINYAE.
Mr. Lambrinos spoke about the exponential rate of change in the OHS field due to technological advancements. He emphasized that OHS is now a multidisciplinary field with a deep focus on people, while also highlighting current industry challenges and the rapid transformations in the workplace. He proposed a broader framework for universal Health & Safety, aiming to support both workers and citizens.
In closing, he stressed that Health & Safety is not just a matter of compliance and legislation, but a question of workplace culture, education, and human resources.
Dr. Nikolaos Dimitriadis, Head of Neuroscience Services at Optimal HR Group, gave an interactive presentation on the innovative “Neurosafety” services—an outcome of the collaboration between neuroscience and OHS through GEP. This interdisciplinary approach enables a deeper understanding of employees’ safety behavior, the potential prevention of workplace accidents through data-driven assessments and targeted training, while identifying key factors that can reduce business risk, increase safety, and enhance employee wellbeing—even in the most demanding work environments.
Tatiana Tounta, President & CEO of Hellas EAP, presented the results of the 2nd Survey on Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace, conducted in 2023. The survey highlighted alarming indicators of depression, anxiety, anger, and psychosomatic symptoms among employees in Greece. She also discussed the importance of human relationships in the workplace and the unique mental health and wellbeing needs of each individual employee.
In summary, GEP’s overall participation in the Inter-Balkan Conference demonstrated its strong commitment to advancing Occupational Health & Safety through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and strategic partnerships—fostering a high-quality OHS culture with both humanistic and business value.
