6.1 Our workplace

Hestia Academy for Talent Development (HART)

For talented employees – people with leadership potential, outstanding commitment to work and creative approach to their tasks. 17 editions have already been completed.

Competences of a 21st century Leader

A cycle of inspirational training courses on new trends in the area of management and business, open to senior managers.

“Management in Insurance” postgraduate course

The programme has been established to provide specialised training for employees of the ERGO Hestia Group. It enables the acquisition of a broad knowledge in the field of insurance combined with training in managerial competences. The programme is implemented in cooperation with one of the best business schools in Poland – the Kozminski University. Classes are conducted in three thematic blocks: Management, Insurance, Inspiration (ART and BUSINESS).

Power MBA

A fully remote, intensive business course developed on the basis of the microlearning model that follows a 10-month schedule of daily classes. The proposed materials are strictly connected with market trends and classes are taught in English. An important part of the learning process is knowledge sharing and networking.

Bold leadership

Any manager can take part in the training, starting at a lower management level. The course consists of three online meetings and enables participants to acquire leadership knowledge and share their experiences.

The ABC of Leadership

A programme for managers new to the role. It focuses on strengthening the skills required for the role of manager/leader and emphasises the need for participants to inspire each other and share their practical skills.

Manager Development Academy

A programme addressed at managerial staff and employees with management potential from the Operations and Loss Adjustment Office. A programme was developed for people who are looking to develop their managerial competences or discover their potential for managing people. It includes meetings with experts, workshops for sharing knowledge and experience and mentoring sessions.

Development Programme for the Heads of Representative Offices

Aimed at heads of sales forces (corporate and retail). It has a format of inspirational meetings combined with business workshops and sharing experience. Classes are conducted on-site. Classes are conducted by outstanding experts on: new technologies – Professor Aleksandra Przegalińska, strategic management – Professor Krzysztof Obłój, negotiations – Nikolay Kirov.

Analysis Forum

The programme is addressed to data science professionals. The participants work using the latest technologies while developing their analytical skills to analyse real business cases. These projects are presented to the Management Board and implemented in the organisation.

UpSkill Academy

The aim of the Academy is to broaden knowledge and develop skills of using IT tools in data analysis. The participants take part in five thematic modules. In 2022, the first edition of the programme was held.

Programming Bootcamps
(Java i RPA)

#Share the Knowledge

A programme for employees willing to share their competences and experience to conduct training for other Hestians. Internal trainers receive tools to carry out the process. They use their creativity, enthusiasm and positive energy to engage in new activities. They share knowledge both in the area of insurance products, processes, operation of systems, programmes, legal issues as well as soft skills development.