AmCham Slovakia

Concerned about how to handle "toxic comparing" or difficult salary discussions?

The shift toward openness provides a vital opportunity for companies to move to initiatives that strengthen workplace culture and employee trust. Managers must now prepare to act as "translators", navigating the possible reactions and negative emotions, such as disappointment or frustration, that transparent remuneration could trigger. Mastering the ability to tailor communication to diverse personalities and their interests will be essential for maintaining managerial resilience and engagement during this transition. 

Workshop Objectives:

• Empower managers to act as "translators of the new system" 
• Demonstrate how tailor communication about compensation by understanding diverse employee reactions
• Enhance managerial resilience in navigating difficult rational and emotional conversations

Key Topics Covered:

• One Approach Does Not Fit All: How to tailor your discussions to different preferences in communication
• Navigating Negative Emotions: Strategies for managing disappointment, anger, and frustration when discussing salaries
• Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Learning what not to say to maintain authority and empathy

Unique Aspects of the Workshop:

• Case Study Simulations: Participants will analyze real business scenarios to balance internal fairness with market demands.
• Interactive Role Play: Test your communication skills in a safe environment to learn how to handle surprising or confrontational questions.
• "Suitcase for the Journey": Every participant will leave with a summarized toolkit of key phrases and mindset shifts for immediate use.

Motto: Build trust by tailoring the conversations

If you seek to move from hard know-how to practical "soft" ways and take the lead in building a fairer workforce, join us to experience how theory and practice work together.

Workshop will be led by: 

Martina Georgievová, Senior trainer and consultant DEVELOR Slovakia  - With over 25 years of experience in designing tailor-made leadership solutions, Martina can captivate the audience and involve them in the topics in a very natural way. Together with her background in human science, it gives her an excellent foundation to build rapport, listen deeply and provide impactful feedback. She is a certified Insights Discovery consultant and a multi-year "Lecturer of the Year" finalist.

Hana Jerković, Trainer and consultant DEVELOR Czech - Hana’s career is dedicated to human development, with the last five years focused specifically on individual and team coaching and mentoring. She utilizes her "Life as a Game" coaching background to support the growth of resilient teams. A certified Gallup Clifton Strengths consultant, Hana provides leaders with the tools to leverage collective strengths and foster a trust-based workplace culture.

Katarína Hodulová, HR Manager SK & CZ, Ecolab – Special Guest - Katarína provides the essential business perspective for this session, drawing on her extensive experience managing HR for a global leader. She offers practical tips based on her first-hand communication with managers during the implementation of pay transparency. Her contribution ensures a symbiosis of theory and practice.