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Housework, career, remuneration, team management... Equality between women and men touches everyday life more than we often admit. The latest survey by the 2muse agency points to the fact that although opinions are shifting towards fairness and partnership, reality is still lagging behind.

Women bear the majority of the burden of housework - cooking, washing and cleaning are mostly their responsibility. Men are more likely to do repairs or driving, but the daily running of the household remains mostly the domain of women. However, where the boundaries are becoming blurred is in managing finances and caring for sick children, which couples perceive as a shared responsibility.

At the same time, it is noticeable that society is progressing in terms of opinions. Most people agree that tasks should be divided equally and that men should take more paternity or parental leave. Equality is no longer just an idealistic idea, but an expectation of modern society.

“I have been working on the topic of gender equality and parental support for a few years now, which is why we are associated with initiatives such as the Equal Pay Day conference. Naming problems and actively calling for change is the right way.” – Sandra Balážiková, Head of HR department ING HUBs Slovakia.

Equality as a value and a challenge

People are realizing that equality, whether between genders or age groups, is important for their personal lives and for the functioning of companies. Balance in the team brings better decisions, more empathy and greater creativity. But while attitudes are encouraging, awareness of pay inequalities is still low. Only two out of five people think that society knows enough about these topics. However, change will not come without pressure and knowledge.

“Do generational differences cause tension in the workplace? It depends on the context, the people and what is accepted. For me, on the contrary, it is a great advantage to have diversity in any context.” – Marcela Krajčiová, Senior Manager People & Culture, Philip Morris Slovakia.

From survey to change

Data from the 2muse survey clearly shows that the barrier is not a lack of opportunities, but often fear or mistrust. A third of people have already successfully negotiated their salary, but a quarter are still afraid of negotiating. And flexible working hours? People see it as a key tool for equality, allowing them to reconcile work and family and giving a chance to those who would otherwise drop out of the labour market.

“A suitable tool to support women – mothers, but also men – fathers, are short-time work, the possibility of working from home, but also programs that allow parents on maternity or paternity leave, or parental leave, to stay in touch with their employer.” – Linda Gáliková, Head of PR, Finax.

Equality is not a goal that can be achieved and checked off once. It is a process that takes place in households, in companies and in society as such.

And that is why discussions such as the one that will resonate in Bratislava on Friday, November 7, 2025, are important. It is organized for the third year by the non-profit association Akčné ženy (Women in Action) under the name Equal Pay Day Slovakia, and this time it will also bring a view of equality from different sides: work, generational, financial and social.

A place where topics are opened and gaps are closed

The Equal Pay Day Slovakia conference once again brings a unique opportunity not only to draw on current data and trends, but also to draw on inspiring stories, discuss practical solutions and connect with people who want to change the world of work for the better.

One of the main topics of the conference will be an exclusive survey on pay discrimination in Slovakia, which will reveal current inequalities and barriers that employees encounter. The focus will then shift to pay transparency and the implementation of the EU directive, while participants will learn how to turn legislation into a strategic tool for building trust and engagement in teams.

“A true leader listens, builds a working environment based on cooperation and trust, while leaving room for others to grow as well.” – Viera Michňová, Head of HR 365.bank.

The conference will also focus on the role of leaders and companies in the current global and economic environment, including how companies' commitment to equality can affect the labour market, community, and ethical behaviour of organizations. But it will not bypass modern technologies and artificial intelligence as a tool for fairness in remuneration. And it will answer questions about how AI can help eliminate prejudice, optimize processes, and promote equality, but also what pitfalls need to be kept in mind so that technologies do not deepen existing inequalities.

Equal Pay Day will also discuss how wage audits work in practice and how to collect and analyse salary data. Participants will receive guidance on how to transform numbers into concrete steps towards more equitable remuneration and turn data into change that has a real impact.

Last but not least, the conference will also address the invisible impacts of pay inequality - from lower pensions and financial dependence to the impact on self-confidence and career growth.

Equal Pay Day Slovakia 2025

A conference full of inspiration and practical tools.Equality does not begin or end with legislation or recommendations. It begins in households, continues at work, and persists where it is openly discussed. The Equal Pay Day conference is a place where these discussions take place, where data is transformed into practical steps, and inspiring stories inspire change. Come join in, learn, and connect with those who want equality to stop being just an idea and become an everyday reality.

Find more information: https://www.equalpayday.sk/program-3/

Buy your ticket with discount code ACH20: https://akcnezeny.sk/produkt/vstupenka-equal-pay-day-19-11-2025/

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