M Leuven is a museum in the heart of the city of Leuven, Belgium dedicated to art, people and connection.

In 2024, they embarked on the Compassionate Workplaces programme, just as their organisation was undergoing a major transformation. With a new organisational structure, they wanted not only to collaborate more effectively, but also to be more mindful of well-being in the workplace.

The project came at just the right time, and yet it was also unexpected. Topics such as loss and grief hadn’t really been explicitly on their radar before, but that’s precisely why Museum M felt there was so much yet to explore.
Since then, Museum M colleagues have been working on the programme. Step by step, they are exploring what it means to be a more caring workplace, and how to put this into practice as an organisation.

The true value of the project became painfully clear to Museum M when they had to say goodbye to a colleague last year. Thanks to the insights and tools from the programme, they were able to deal with this in a warm and supportive way. This also gave life to the ‘Tree of Comfort’ in the museum garden: a place where there is space for remembrance, silence and connection.

Grant Thornton Greece is a leading provider of audit, tax and advisory services.

With their presence in 5 cities in Greece and the headcount exceeding 1,400 people, they apply strong technical expertise and extensive experience to ensure that their clients receive a truly different experience. They offer an integrated approach, focusing on their clients’ needs, draw on the knowledge arising from their local insight and understanding, combined with their global presence.

Through their promise “Go Beyond. Move forward together”, Grant Thornton Greece positively shape tomorrow together, they move together into the new era and stand by their people, society, clients and partners at every step. They redefine the way the businesses operate and go beyond the “business as usual” concept.

Since 2024 Grant Thornton Greece collaborates with Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) for the project EU-CoWork «Developing Compassionate Workplaces in Europe for the digital and green work environment to protect employees’ mental and physical health and wellbeing». 
 

SKAG was founded in 1956 in Athens, Greece, and today operates the largest production facility in Greece in the field of paper stationery and filing products.

Through a steadily growing and highly successful course, the company has established itself as the undisputed leader of the Greek market, while also maintaining a strong international presence through the global SKAG brand.

Quality has always been a core pillar of the company’s philosophy. SKAG guarantees the high quality of its products by selecting safe and responsible raw materials that do not burden the environment. The SKAG name represents not only the quality of its products, but also the high level of services provided throughout every stage of cooperation, from customer service to communication and the overall customer experience.

Over the past years, the company has made significant investments in digital printing and advanced finishing capabilities, further strengthening its production capacity. As a result, SKAG is now able to develop and manufacture OEM stationery products for companies worldwide, with designs and specifications tailored to the needs of each local market. Its production activity covers a wide range of products, from school supplies, exercise books, notebooks and writing pads to corporate printed materials, menus, brochures, business cards, ring binders and specialized printing applications.

SKAG’s growth and success are based on steady and strategic steps, with emphasis on consistency, innovation, and long-term value creation. The company’s principles and values derive directly from its DNA and form the foundation upon which reliability, quality and consistency are built across every aspect of its operations.

At the same time, SKAG invests substantially in people and in creating a modern, supportive, and human-centered working environment. In this context, the company voluntarily participates, in collaboration with the Athens University of Economics and Business, in the European research program “EU-CoWork – Compassionate Workplaces” for the period 2024–2028.

Throughout the duration of the program so far, a series of meetings and workshops have been carried out between the SKAG team and the scientific team of the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), aiming to map and strengthen the corporate culture in matters of practical support and compassion towards employees who are going through terminal illness, grieving or taking care of relatives. In parallel, extensive research and evaluation have been conducted through anonymous employee questionnaires and personal interviews, with the objective of identifying real needs, challenges, and opportunities for improving the working environment.

Based on the analysis of the findings already obtained, the SKAG team, under the scientific guidance of AUEB, is proceeding with the development of potential proposals and practical interventions aimed at strengthening employee well-being, empathy, collaboration, and psychological resilience. This initiative forms part of SKAG’s broader strategy for sustainable and human-centered growth, where the company’s progress is directly linked to the development and care of its people.

More info on the website of SKAG

Kaunis Iron runs an iron ore mine outside of Pajala in northernmost Sweden and close to the border to Finland.

Kaunis Iron joined the project early 2024 as the first workplace.Their vision is to be the best mine in the world, with a focus on ecological, economical and social sustainability. They have approx. 400 employees of which about 2/3 live in the surrounding area.