BEST WORKPLACE FOR WOMEN 2009” AWARD
PRESS RELEASE (January 12, 2010)
Background
The Association of Women’s Career Development in Hungary, which has received a consultative status at the UN („UN-ECOSOC -Consultative NGO Status”) in 2009, aims to establish a Platform
of knowledge transfer with the participation of organizations interested in working for the enlargement of women’s employment and the realization of gender equality (EU, government, economic sector, non-profit organizations, media) by the direct involvement of major Hungarian employers.
This Platform can be the basis for the enlargement of women’s employment and a more characteristic representation of gender equality, thus contributing to the enlargement of the labour market, its greater effectiveness and the strengthening of economic competitiveness.
The Association plans to introduce its projects at EU and UN level as well, as Hungarian “best practices”.
The Best Workplace for Women Award
The Association of Women’s Career Development in Hungary has issued a call for participation
in the survey of "The Best Workplace for Women 2009" Award as a continuation of the successful initiative launched in 2007 in honor of the “Equal Opportunities for All – European Year”.
The Prize has been established to point beyond the need for equal employment opportunities to the economic advisability and advantages of making more and more women part of the work force.
The cooperating partners of the Association for Women’s Career Development:
Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour
National Assembly Committee on Employment and Labour
The Competition is open to Companies operating in Hungary who fall into one of two categories:
- 30 - 250 employees
- over 250 employees
Main Patron: Mr. Vladimir Spidla, member of the European Commission (until 2009)
Patrons: Dr. Zita Gurmai, MEP, Vice-chairwoman of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs,
and Mrs. Lívia Járóka, MEP, Vice-chairwoman of the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality
Media partners: Figyelő (The Observer), Világgazdaság (World Economy), Manager Magazin and
HR Portál
Evaluation Committee:
Chairwoman: Dr. Judit Demeter, Chairwoman of the Equal Treatment Authority
Members:
Association for Women’s Career Development in Hungary: Katalin Hajós
Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour: Zsuzsa Sebestyén
Working group of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour – Women in Economic Decision Making:
Award Ceremony
“THE BEST WORKPLACE FOR WOMEN 2008”
as part of the Open Day of the National Assembly Committee on Employment and Labour at the Hunters’ Room of the Parliament on 21 May 2009 between 2:00 and 4:00 pm.
Winner Applications of the Best Workplace for Women Award 2009
Category I: Companies employing more than 250 employees
Divided 1st Award: SAP Hungary Kft. and Citi Shared Service Center
The award was received by (SAP Hungary Kft): Balázs Ablonczy,
CEO of SAP Hungary Kft.
The award was received by (Citi Shared Service Centre): Nynke de Jong,
Regional HR Manager for Central and Eastern Europe
2nd Award: ELMÜ NyRt.
The award was received by( ELMÜ NyRt.): Dr. Marie-Theres Thiell,
Member of the Board of Directors
3rd Award: GE Hungary Zrt. Energy Division
The award was received by ( GE Hungary Zrt. Energy Division):
Letícia Szabó, HR ManagerCategory II:
Category II: Companies employing 30-250 employees
1st Award: EVOPRO Kft.
The award was received by ( evopro Kft ): Csaba Mészáros, CEO
2nd Award: ZALAVÍZ Zrt.
The award was received by ( ZALAVÍZ ZRt.): Magdolna Miklósné Csondor, Communication Specialist
3rd Award: THERMAL HOTEL AQUINCUM Zrt. Ramada Plaza
The award was received by (THERMAL HOTEL AQUINCUM Zrt. Ramada Plaza):
Tamás Fazekas, Director
Special Awards:
Special Award of the Ministry of Employment and Labour: IC Companys Hungary Kft.
The award was received by ( IC Companys Hungary Kft.):
Éva Szántó, Retail Area Manager
Special Award of Figyelő (The Observer): ALCOA-Köfém Kft.
The award was received by ( ALCOA-Köfém Kft.):
Erika Sas Communication Manager
Special Award of Világgazdaság (World Economy): Kanizsa Trend Kft.
The award was received by ( Kanizsa Trend Kft.)
Éva Décsy, Marketing Manager
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