AmCham Slovakia

3M Slovensko s.r.o.

www.3m.sk

3M is a materials science and manufacturing company that innovates and delivers solutions for global challenges. 3M captures the spark of new ideas and transforms them into thousands of ingenious products. Our culture of creative collaboration inspires a never-ending stream of powerful technologies that make life better. 3M is the innovation company that never stops inventing. With $27 billion ...

ABB, s.r.o.

www.abb.sk

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this ‘Engineered to Outrun’. The company has over 140 years of histo ...

AbbVie s. r. o.

www.abbvie.sk

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information ...

ACCA

www.accaglobal.com

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), a globally recognised professional accountancy body providing qualifications and advancing standards in accountancy worldwide. Founded in 1904 to widen access to the accountancy profession, we’ve long championed inclusion and today proudly support a diverse community of over 252,500 members and 526,000 future members in 180 countries. ...

Accenture

www.accenture.com

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 801,000 people serving clients in more tha ...

Acrea s.r.o.

www.acreatelier.com

Architectural studio ACREA was founded in 2011 with the aim of offering architectural services in a new way along with the support of the latest digital technologies. ACREA is a leader in the field of BIM - Building Information Modeling. ACREA primarily operates in Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

Across Private Investments, o.c.p., a.s.

www.across.sk

For more than 20 years, we have been creating unique investment solutions and opportunities for our clients. We do this through investments in traditional and alternative asset classes, as well as through unique investment projects that Across offers. We understand investing and our main goal is to help our clients grow their money long-term and efficiently for generations. We belong to the A ...

Adient Slovakia, s. r .o.

www.adient.com

Adient is the global leader in automotive seating. With 70,000+ employees operating in 200 manufacturing/assembly plants in 29 countries worldwide, we produce and deliver automotive seating for all vehicle classes and all major OEMs. Slovakia with around 2700 employees and 5 locations plays a key role in our operations – beside the production, the business center in Bratislava supports the com ...

AGEL SK a.s.

www.agel.sk

The company AGEL SK a.s. continues in Slovakia with its long-term goal, namely the provision of effective health care in economically stable medical facilities that it operates. The effort is to ensure their further development, which will be reflected in the growth of the quality of health services for the residents of the respective region. AGEL SK focuses on the development of hospitals not ...

AGS Bratislava International Movers, s.r.o.

www.agsmovers.com

Pioneer in the mobility industry, AGS Worldwide Movers, is now one of its global leaders, as a result of the innovative vision of its board for the last forty years. Always keeping in mind the evolution of our customers’ needs, we provide tailor-made services in removals and secure storage worldwide.

Aj Ty v IT

www.ajtyvit.sk

Aj Ty v IT is a well-recognized NGO to ensure equal access to IT education for all girls and women and help them enter the tech job market. Our goal is to reach at least 30% of the girls in the IT faculties and at least 40% of women working in IT positions in Slovakia. We implement activities for three main target groups: girls from 8 to 14 years old, 15 to 19 years, and 19+ women studying at ...

Akčné ženy, o.z.

www.akcnezeny.sk

Akčné Ženy (“Active Women”) is Slovakia’s leading independent media platform and female-led community, empowering women to grow in business, career, health, and social impact. Through our digital magazine, conferences, webinars, and specialized training, we support over 50,000 women in building confidence, skills, and visibility. In 2023, we launched Slovakia’s first Equal Pay Day conference, ...

11th Annual Business Centers Conference

Thanksgiving Charity Gala Dinner

Bloom into Competitiveness / 29th Edition

Hiring Non-EU Talent - A Guide to Immigration Options

HR Breakfast organized by Pro Relocation

Business Ladies Day

13th year of a unique event intended especially for women who work in the business environment 

More Climate Resilient Cities

conference organized by International Climate Adaptation Research Institute

Crisis & Compliance: Navigating Bribery, Sanctions, and Cross-Border Risk

Business Seminar

Managing Info Cards for International Hires in Slovakia

HR Breakfast organized by Pro Relocation

Social Dialogue That Works: Law, Tactics & Practice

HR Learning Circle

Welcome Back to Work in Košice

Business Cocktail

Employment of Marginalized and Long-term Unemployed Groups

Workshop in Košice

E-Invoicing in Slovakia – From Law to Practice

Business Breakfast

Sharity: Empowering Change through Digital Innovation for Measurable Social Impact

Topical Workshop

Special Olympics Slovakia is highly recognized in the world of inclusion.

Slovak athletes - Lucia Talarčíková, an athlete with intellectual disabilities, young volunteer Kristína Kvintová, and their mentor Mariana Petrušová are representatives of the young generation who have understood the meaning and essence of inclusion. As future opinion leaders, they will bring home new information, experiences, and the affirmation that they are on the right path in perceiving ...

Positive figures on the labor market overshadowed by decline in key sectors

Slovakian organizations expect a positive but subdued job market in Q4 2025 with a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 14 points. The outlook remains unchanged from last quarter but weakens by 5 points compared to this time last year. Globally, Slovakia ranks in the bottom half of countries for its employment expectations, 9 points below the global average. The global seasonally adjusted Net Emplo ...

Disability Employment Webinar For Employers

Join our upcoming information webinars to discover how your business can benefit from inclusive internship programs. The webinars will cover: Establishing effective internship partnerships Support systems and available resources Real-world success stories from participating organizations QA with program experts Two sessions accommodate different language preferences: English sessio ...

CMS relocates Bratislava office reflecting commitment to sustainability and enhanced client service

The new premises are situated in the heart of the Bratislava city, on the vibrant Pribinova boulevard and adjacent to the Eurovea shopping centre. The office, in a certified BREEAM Excellent building, demonstrates CMSs commitment to sustainability, featuring innovative solutions to minimise environmental impact and support long-term sustainability goals. The new workspace combines urban sophi ...

AmCham in the Media - August 2025

As a part of our long-term collaboration, The Slovak Spectator publishes selected articles from the latest issue of AmCham's Connection magazine, focused on regional development. On August 4, they published an article by Viktória Margitová of Promiseo, entitled "Branding will not save your region. Better infrastructure might." On August 24, they published an article by Marcela Gocmanová of P ...

Alma Careers Strategic Acquisition

The platform combines digital marketing and AI with automated targeting, enabling companies to reach not only active job seekers but also the passive audience on social media, YouTube, and Google. In the past year, only 14 of workers in Slovakia changed employers, and companies continue to struggle with filling specialized positions. While traditional job portals target active candidates, N ...

Without Dialogue, There Is No Trust: Consolidation Needs Transparency

Almost a year ago, representatives of the Rule of Law Initiative emphasized at a press conference the need for expert and transparent dialogue in the preparation of consolidation measures. Following this, we repeatedly sent proposals to the government and requested meetings with the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance. Despite these efforts, systematic expert discussion has still not de ...

Global Talent Barometer: Workers More Confident, But Job Satisfaction Lags as Companies Struggle to Match Employee Ambitions

According to ManpowerGroup's Global Talent Barometer 2025, Volume 1, 89% of workers are confident in their skills and experience to perform their job, yet only 62% are satisfied in their roles. Even more telling: one-third say they don't have enough opportunities to achieve their career goals at their current employer. This widening gap reflects workers who are rapidly developing new skills, i ...

The SND opens the season with a tribute to a legend. Join the tribute to Gabriele Beňačková

She has stood on stage with three of the world's most famous tenors - Domingo, Pavarotti and Carreras. She was the first Rusalka in the history of the Metropolitan Opera in New York, has a Grammy nomination to her credit, and has performed one of her life's roles - Janáček's Jenůfa - more than a thousand times. Her name is inseparably linked with the world's most famous opera houses - from Vie ...

AmCham Charity Drive 2025: Recommend a Charity Partner

We will seek donations from our members to be distributed to a worthy charity in Slovakia. In order to identify our partner charity for 2025, AmCham would also like to hear your suggestions. We are looking for a charitable organization dedicated to serving the needs of local communities outside the Bratislava region. RECOMMEND A CHARITY PARTNER FOR 2025Please send us the name, contact inf ...

Citi rolls out AI tools to its employees in Slovakia

Citi Stylus is a productivity tool to help colleagues gain immediate intelligence from documents in a variety of formats. The tool provides summarization and comparison capabilities and can answer questions.Citi Stylus Workspaces is the next iteration of Citi Stylus leveraging conversational AI that can help draft emails with simple to use writing prompts – it can also help create speaker note ...

EU Commission Survey

“Late payments” in transactions between businesses, or with a public body, are a significant problem for European businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they can lead to cash flow issues, increased financing costs, inability to grow and invest, redundancies, and even business failures. The Late Payment Directive has been in force since 2011 and lays down the rul ...

Work and Life Connections

What do you currently perceive as the biggest challenge or the biggest opportunity in your life? (KG) Definitely the combination of growth and sustainability at MAXIN’S. As a company, we’re growing, new markets are opening, more people and clients are joining, and the responsibilities are increasing… But at the same time, I’m very aware that if we want to be successful in the long term, we nee ...

Three Decades of Innovation at Dôvera

Dôvera has been part of the Slovak healthcare system for 30 years. How has the system changed during that time? Would you agree with those who claim it hasn’t moved forward at all? I wouldn’t go that far. It’s true that in many respects, we still lag behind Western Europe. But objectively speaking, the chaos we once saw in the system is no longer a reality. Over the years, Dôvera has contribu ...

AI: The Catalyst for Change

AI as a Tool for Cost OptimizationOne of the primary reasons businesses turn to artificial intelligence is its ability to optimize costs. AI not only automates repetitive tasks but also processes vast amounts of data in real time, providing businesses with crucial insights needed for better decision-making. For instance, in the manufacturing sector, AI helps predict equipment maintenance befor ...

Macroeconomic Outlook

After stabilizing through much of 2024 following a period of shocks, the global economic landscape has been altered by new trade policy measures and countermeasures. For Slovakia, uncertainty has fundamentally returned due to geopolitical tensions, and domestic fiscal consolidation. These include both implemented and planned measures totaling approximately €5 billion over the next two years. T ...

Thriving Space Sector

Today, this scientific legacy is evolving into a dynamic ecosystem of startups, academic spin-offs, and technology firms—many of which are supported by the Slovak Space Office and European programs, such as ESA PECS. This shift marks the rise of a regional innovation ecosystem, one that sees space technologies as a key pillar of economic growth and sustainable development. A New Collaborative ...

Regions Thrive When People Do

Regions with a qualified workforce have a much better chance of attracting investments, supporting entrepreneurship and achieving a higher standard of living for their residents. On the other hand, regions that suffer from a lack of qualified people often face economic decline and the departure of young and talented individuals. Workforce Drives GrowthOne of the main reasons why quality and a ...

Skilled Workforce Needed

Slovakia is experiencing a low unemployment rate, just under 6%. However, this macro-level success masks serious mismatches in regional labor markets. Regions such as Košice, Prešov, Banská Bystrica, and Poprad are simultaneously grappling with workforce shortages and underemployment, especially in rural districts and among disadvantaged groups. Economic momentum is driven by new investors in ...

Bridging Regional Labor Gaps

Ms. Rumiz, how do you perceive the current labor market dynamics in Slovakia? What regional disparities are most evident today? The Slovak labor market has been structurally unbalanced for years. In the western regions—Bratislava, Trnava, Trenčín, and Žilina—employers struggle to find workers. In contrast, in the Prešov and Košice regions, we see a high number of job seekers but a lack of avai ...

Regional Labor Market Needs

The Net Employment Outlook (NEO) - the difference between the expected increase and decrease in employee numbers - stands at 12% for Slovakia in Q2 of this year.1 This forecast is based on a survey conducted by Manpower Group, which included over 500 employers. Despite a slight year-over-year decline of 2%, the result appears positive, reflecting employers’ ongoing willingness and capacity to ...

Revitalizing Eastern Slovakia’s Workforce

Eastern Slovakia, particularly the Košice region, continues to face significant challenges in its labor market. As of late 2024, the regional unemployment rate stood at approximately 8%, making it one of the highest in the country. At the same time, employers are struggling to fill key vacancies, especially in roles requiring higher qualifications. According to a recent survey, 73% of employe ...

Regional Branding Explained

BRANDING A REGION ≠ BRANDING A PRODUCTAt first glance, regional branding may resemble product branding. In reality, the two are fundamentally different. Product branding is transactional and controlled; a company defines its identity, shapes its message, and targets specific consumer behavior. City or region branding is more complex, co-created, and long-term. It’s shaped by infrastructure, go ...

Smart Infrastructure, Better Regions

Regional development cannot progress without strong connectivity. Our goal is to create an interconnected Slovakia—where cities, towns, industrial parks, logistics hubs, and tourist destinations are all well linked via road, rail, suburban transit, and cycling routes. Transportation should be a bridge to opportunity, not an obstacle. Implementing transport projects goes beyond technical execu ...