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More than 30% of employees at the Poprad plant of Beko Manufacturing Slovakia (formerly Whirlpool Slovakia, a major washing machine manufacturer) are people of Roma origin. This long-term successful model of inclusive and supported employment was the main topic of the professional working visit.

Is the gender pay gap in Czechia a real problem, or just a statistical trick? 17% according to Eurostat, or only a 5% difference? What is actually correct?

The green transition is neither a marginal issue nor a temporary political trend. As highlighted during the first debate in the new Křižovatky21 series, it represents a fundamental economic and social transformation that will shape Europe’s energy security, innovation capacity, competitiveness, and social stability.

Read what our VIP guests had to say in an engaging debate on Europe and the test of its values.

Around 1.3 million people with disabilities live in Czechia, and many of them want to work. So why do many companies choose substitute fulfilment or pay contributions to the state budget instead of employing people with disabilities?

The number of people in working age is expected to drop by 2030 across many advanced economies, while the average age of employees will increase. To stay competitive, companies need to tap into the strengths of all generations.