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Discussions around work and caregiving often focus on parents or caregivers of children and/or adults. But what does care mean for those without children or other typical caregiving duties? What can employers do to learn what is important and how they can manage to care for these individuals?

How do gender stereotypes affect mothers of children with disabilities, both in their workplace and in society? And what should the state do to support the caregivers of children with disabilities?

In the new episode of When on Topic, Penelope Theodorakakou holds an open discussion with Popi Sevastou and Mina Habip - a couple of women and parents of little Alkis – about how traditional roles around caregiving are changing and how their daily lives are shaped.

In this episode of WHEN on Topic, we talk with Michalis Bozos, Country Manager at a multinational company in the field of cybersecurity, who openly shares his personal experience of caring for his mother through a long and difficult period. How does caring for our parents, people with disabilities, or loved ones with chronic illness change our lives, our work, and the way we see so many things both within ourselves and around us?

Recent surveys have shown that, in Greece and Europe, 85% of women in Greece have experienced some kind of sexual harassment in their workplace and 40% of individuals do not have sufficient information about the provided protection procedures.

The Manual for lawyers and employees of the Labor Inspectorate for the effective support of victims of sexual harassment at work is primarily addressed to young and trainee lawyers, law students and individuals working in the Labor Inspectorate, but also to any other professional who comes into contact and is called to support, practically and psycho-emotionally, individuals who have suffered sexual harassment at work or have witnessed such an incident.

Inspiring Girls is a global initiative that aims to inspire and empower girls aged 10-17, by boosting their self-confidence and broadening their horizons regarding their career choices. This year, for the very first time, WHEN is bringing Inspiring Girls to Greece through activities that inspire, inform, and support!

Despite progress over the past decades, there are still fewer women in work than men. Across the EU, 70% of women aged 20 to 64 are employed compared to 80% of men.

Eliminating the gender pay gap is imperative, not only for reasons of equality and justice, but also for reasons of economic development, as the full utilization of women's potential enhances productivity and competitiveness. In this context, the FAIR PAY Project is being implemented...

In this episode of When On Topic, Pinelopi Theodorakakou talks with Vasilis Tsolis, a working dad and technology consultant, about how he experiences his daily involvement in caring for his 8-month-old daughter, his experience with the equal distribution of responsibilities, the comments he often hears, and the reactions of his social circle. What does “meaningful participation” mean for a father? What are the small and big changes that can lead to a fairer, more collaborative, and more humane approach to parenting?

HERA (Helping Empower Women through Reskilling and Advancement) is designed to increase the participation of women aged 45+ in adult education, fostering inclusion, social cohesion, and economic growth in the face of rapid digital and green transitions...

Vasso Pouli, Founder of NVLoc, Director of Sales and Marketing at Sandberg Translation Partners Ltd, and mother of an 11-year-old daughter, engages in a meaningful discussion with Stella Kasdagli, Co-Founder of WHEN / inc.lude, on the intersection of motherhood and professional life, exploring whether -and why- it is possible to "have it all".

From 12 to 19 September 2025, Athens transforms into a vibrant hub for digital nomads, remote workers, and entrepreneurs as it hosts the Athens Nomad Fest, a dynamic festival dedicated to the future of living and working beyond geographical borders.

What does it mean to care - and why doesn’t it “fit” in our work?

This podcast episode is dedicated to care - a word with many different meanings, especially when it comes to work and daily life. How does the unequal distribution of caregiving responsibilities affect the lives of caregivers? What does it mean for women to be consistently present in the role of informal caregivers, and what is the role of men in this landscape? 

2024 will always be the year when we felt that we really found (and made!) our home. After countless visits and browsing across Athens, dozens of buildings, rejections and uncertainties, there came one day in June when we found ourselves inside the yellow building with the green windows at 29, Socratous st, in the heart of Athens.

Starting with the most central question –why discuss care in the workplace– in the first episode of the new series, Stella Kasdagli, co-founder of WHEN/inc.lude and author, welcomes Asimina Brouzou, co-founder of the organisation Challedu. Together they introduce us to the new European project CAREdiZO: a project that aims to bridge the gender gap in caring responsibilities and empower small businesses and organisations to adopt equality policies and practices.

CAREdiZO: “Gaining from caring” - A new European project by MIGS on gender equality at work, at home and in society. his European project aims to promote the equal share of care and close the gender gap by empowering organizations and businesses through  innovative digital tools, training, and networking opportunities. 

In partnership with Founderz and Microsoft, WHEN has secured a free 3-hour online training program for its community, designed to empower women and equip them with the skills they need to shape the future of AI.

WHEN (previously known as Women On Top), in partnership with Always, a Procter & Gamble brand, presents the new #StopPeriodShaming guide, an initiative that aims to combat menstrual stigma.

Our name has been a central element of our organization’s identity from the very beginning - it's hard to find someone that hadn’t noticed it! So central, in fact, that over the years we had included special Q&A sections on the FAQ page of our website to explain how we chose it and why it is what it is.

We loved our name, and it kept us good company up to this point. Now, 13 years after the day it all began, the time has come to change it.

The Handbook for the design & implementation of mentoring programs was created as a part of this project, and it includes detailed guidelines and best practices for designing, implementing, and coordinating mentoring programs, along with useful resources on budgeting and funding such initiatives.

This Guide is part of the "We Are With U: Raising Student Awareness on Gender Equality in the Workplace" project, which is implemented within the framework of the BUILD program, implemented by WHEN and partnered by the Hellenic Society of University Women (ELEGYP).