Efstathia – ‘Effie’ for short – Daskalaki joined Alfa Beta as an eager 27-year-old. Today, 15 years later, she’s still with the company and was recently promoted to the role of HR Payroll Manager within the European Business Services (EBS) department. "I love structure and like to have an overview of everything, in both my professional and personal lives. And if there isn’t any structure, I really want to create it. That's why this role suits me perfectly." 

Rewind to 2009, the year when Effie started as an HR Payroll Associate at AB Vassilopoulos. “I was very excited about my new job and wanted to learn as much as possible. And I had a lot to learn because I was still quite inexperienced when it comes to the retail business. Over the past 15 years, I've gained valuable insights, but above all, I feel that I've really matured professionally.” 

Effie’s steep learning curve comprised various chapters: after 13 years as an HR Payroll Associate, she moved up to a supervisor position, and then most recently, progressed to the role of manager. “Essentially, it is my job to ensure that all associates are paid accurately and on time, while also complying with relevant federal and local legislation. Most colleagues rarely think about where their salary comes from or the process behind getting paid. As AB employs over 15,000 people, this is an enormous responsibility. That’s partly why I enjoy my work so much: it has a direct impact on the lives of so many colleagues. The idea that I can resolve any issues that they might encounter and provide support for them brings me immense satisfaction.”