What happens when HR professionals stop just talking about change and actually start implementing it?
This question was at the heart of the HR+ “New Age in HR” programme in Hungary, implemented by PC-Trend Ltd. as part of an international Erasmus+ collaboration. The answer, as it turns out, is quite impressive.
The Hungarian cohort brought together 15 experienced HR professionals from diverse industries, creating a rich learning environment where different perspectives met—and sometimes collided in the best possible way. With an average of over a decade of professional experience, participants did not come to learn theory for theory’s sake. They came to rethink, challenge, and most importantly, apply.
A blended approach that worked
The programme was designed as a blended learning journey, combining multiple learning formats:
- structured e-learning modules,
- in-person training sessions,
- individual and group mentoring,
- and work-based projects.
The e-learning phase provided a strong foundation, with an average completion rate of 80%, and participants staying active on the platform for approximately 57 days—a clear sign that this was not a one-click learning experience.
Meanwhile, the 36 hours of in-person training created space for real interaction, discussion, and reflection. And while Hungary is not the largest country in the world, distances and weather still matter—so in 4 out of 5 sessions, hybrid participation was offered, proving that flexibility is not just a buzzword.
Learning by doing (and sometimes by struggling)
At the core of the programme were work-based projects—real initiatives developed and implemented within participants’ own organisations. These projects addressed topics such as leadership development, competence mapping, organisational processes, and even supporting the employment of people with reduced work capacity.
Participants were not left alone in this journey. Through individual and group mentoring, they received continuous support—sometimes guidance, sometimes tough questions, and occasionally that gentle push HR professionals know all too well.
A strong finish: the final project presentations
The programme concluded with a final evaluation day, where participants presented their projects in a structured format.
What made this particularly special was the involvement of a professional evaluation panel consisting of three highly experienced HR experts (Ágnes Nyester, Ramóna Szilvási, Tünde Tóth-Téglás) with strong theoretical and practical backgrounds. Their feedback did not just validate the work – it elevated it. The quality of the discussion, the depth of the insights, and the level of professional reflection significantly enhanced the overall standard of the programme.
Small details, big impact
Beyond the structure and numbers, what truly defined the Hungarian implementation was the commitment of the participants and the careful facilitation by PC-Trend Ltd.
The programme was designed to be:
- accessible (100% of materials available digitally, mostly paperless delivery),
- inclusive (participants from different sectors, strong female representation: 12 women and 3 men),
- and increasingly sustainable (online mentoring, hybrid sessions, reduced travel).
Even the small things mattered – like making sure participants could pick up where they left off in the e-learning system or ensuring that learning materials were practical and not just “nice to read.”
More than a training programme
The HR+ programme in Hungary was not just about learning – it was about changing how HR professionals think and act.
As one participant insightfully reflected, the value of the programme was not only in the content, but in the opportunity to connect it to real organisational challenges.
And perhaps this is the most important takeaway: HR is no longer just supporting organisations. HR is shaping them.
If this programme proved anything, it is that when learning, reflection, and real-life application come together – with the right people in the room – HR can truly move from theory to impact.
