ENT at the HR BOARDROOM 2026 conference

At the HR BOARDROOM 2026 conference, held on 20 May in Zagreb, Željko Antolić, Director of People and Culture at ENT, participated in a panel discussion titled The War for Talent or the End of Work as We Know It?

The HR BOARDROOM conference, organized by Poslovni dnevnik, is intended for key decision makers in the field of human resources who shape the strategic direction of their organizations. The event focuses on the exchange of best operational practices and tools. This year’s program opened a series of strategic questions that are already redefining the labor market and the way organizations operate, such as: How will artificial intelligence transform jobs and roles within organizations? Is our society and labor market ready for full pay transparency? Will the chronic shortage of labor permanently change the structure of Croatian economy? The conference also addressed issues of responsibility and leadership in a modern work environment characterized by the use of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence.

During the panel The War for Talent or the End of Work as We Know It?, Željko Antolić, Director of People and Culture at ENT, emphasized that technological development requires the simultaneous growth and development of people’s competencies. While technologies evolve, the need for highly skilled professionals with a broad range of competencies, and a strong desire for continuous development, remains constant. He highlighted that at Ericsson Nikola Tesla, great attention has always been dedicated to attracting and retaining people who are focused on growth, development and knowledge sharing. In addition to numerous opportunities to work with advanced technologies in international teams, employees benefit from a wide range of continuously improved benefits that support work‑life balance, now one of the key factors in employee retention. Antolić also noted that ENT is characterized by a culture that encourages both personal and professional development. He reminded the audience that through strategic cooperation with the academic community on various projects aimed at improving education in advanced technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, Ericsson Nikola Tesla contributes to the development of qualified experts in Croatia.