At Embrace People, we leverage our 30+ years of expertise in dynamic work environments that have successfully navigated change, maximized workforce potential, and implemented strategies that lead to long-term success. Our approach goes beyond theory—we provide hands-on guidance tailored to your company’s unique needs.

Why We’re Different

We listen

There is no one-size-fits-all solution. We take the time to understand your unique challenges, goals, and vision, creating customized strategies that align with your needs.

You work directly with us

Unlike traditional HR firms where your case may be passed to a junior consultant or assistant, we stay personally involved, offering direct and dedicated support.

We turn plans into action

 A strategy is only as good as its execution. We don’t just deliver recommendations on paper; we help you implement them effectively, driving real, measurable results.

We empower, not create dependency

Our mission is to equip you with the knowledge, tools, and strategies so that you can confidently manage HR challenges on your own.

 

We care

We are deeply committed to delivering real value. Our goal is to leave you with a strong, self-sufficient HR foundation, ensuring long-term success without ongoing reliance on external support.

Our Services

1

HR Strategic Support

We help businesses structure, optimize and align their HR functions with their strategic goals. Our support includes:

  • • Designing organizational structures for efficiency and scalability
  • • Developing job profiles, roles and responsibilities to enhance clarity and accountability
  • • Implementing HR processes, policies and procedures for streamlined operations

2

Organizational Restructuring

Navigating change can be challenging, but we make it seamless and effective. We guide companies through:


  • •  Restructuring projects to improve efficiency and adaptability (e.g. mergers and acquisitions)
  • • Workforce planning to ensure talent aligns with evolving business needs
  • • Change management strategies to facilitate smooth transitions and employee buy-in

3

Defining Mission, Vision & Corporate Values 

A well-defined mission, vision and corporate values provide the foundation for a strong company culture and strategy. We help you:

  • • Craft clear, compelling and actionable mission and vision statements
  • • Align corporate values with business goals and company culture
  • • Communicate and embed these principles across your organization

4

Employer Branding

Attracting and retaining top talent starts with a compelling employer brand. We help you define and communicate what makes your company a great place to work. Our services include:


  • • Developing a unique and authentic employer value proposition (EVP)
  • • Crafting consistent messaging and visual identity across recruitment channels
  • • Enhancing employee experience and engagement to support brand advocacy

5

Board Assessments

Effective leadership drives success. We conduct comprehensive board assessments to:

  • • Evaluate board structure, effectiveness and performance
  • • Identify opportunities for governance improvements
  • • Enhance decision-making and leadership dynamics

6

Hands-On HR Support & Implementation

We don’t just advise—we partner with you to turn strategies into actionable results. Our hands-on support includes:

  • • HR enablement and capability building for in-house teams
  • • Custom HR frameworks & toolkits
  • • Ongoing advisory and support (only as needed)

7

Legal support

We provide expert legal guidance to support HR services.

  • • Employee Relations & Dispute Resolution
  • • Contracts & Documentation
  • • Workplace Policies & Ethics
  • • HR Risk Management & Audits

Meet the team

Managing Partner
 

Testimonials

"I had the pleasure of working with Embrace People and Eleana on a demanding restructuring project for ASTIR Group. Eleana’s strategic approach, sharp insights and hands-on guidance made a significant impact. She is a true professional with a deep understanding of business dynamics, working closely with clients to develop practical solutions and drive meaningful change"

Iraklis Pavlou
CEO Astir Group

"Working with Eleana has been a real pleasure and a wonderful journey of learning and discovery in the fields of strategy, HR and team building. She is a rare and very capable professional full of ethos, optimism and a capacity to identify, mobilize and bring out the best qualities in people. Her intelligence, dedication and passion for her work enable transformative and innovative results for the organizations and teams she works with"

Sofia Kouvelaki
Chief Executive Officer

"Working with Eleana has been truly rewarding. She brings a wealth of experience, empathy, clear communication, and a truly professional, yet practical approach to everything she does. What stood out most was how she takes the time to understand our specific needs and tailors her support to fit. From helping us shape a solid people & culture strategy to running engaging, hands-on training sessions with our staff, mentoring and advising on a one-to-one basis, her impact was immediate and lasting. Eleana is down-to-earth, insightful, and genuinely cares about the people behind the work. I’d recommend her in a heartbeat to any team looking for real, people-focused change".

Dimitris Karavellas
General Manager WWF Greece

"At BRIGHTaddValue our people are our greatest asset.

We needed an expert for our precious team that would help us formulate our values, define all key roles and support our operating challenges.

Eleana didn’t just provide us with solutions; she acted as a mentor to all & each of us, offering substantial guidance and support, while carefully listening to all our concerns and thoughts.

Her contribution was (& still is) crucial for the alignment of the entire team towards our vision".


Christina Degianni & Spyros Karakostas
Managing Partners, Bright Add Value

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Media & Press Mentions

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Ready to embark on your journey towards sustainable success? Contact us today to schedule a consultation.