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Diversity, equality & inclusion

We do not view diversity, Equity and Inclusion as empty corporate values that just need to be declared. We have known for a long time that supporting diverse talent is what helps us achieve long-term success.

 

These values help us better understand what our clients need. They enable us to deliver innovations that make sense. They help us grow. They enrich our teams with unique experiences, perspectives and ways of thinking

That's why we care so much about equal pay, mental health care, and support for parents, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. We want everyone to be able to develop here, regardless of their identity, origin or beliefs.

Because we are developing at the same time. And so is the whole company.

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Diversity in numbers

PEOPLE ARE NOT JUST NUMBERS TO US. THOROUGH STATISTICS HELP US IDENTIFY INEQUALITIES AND DETERMINE WHETHER WE HAVE MADE PROGRESS IN ADDRESSING THEM. WE REGULARLY MONITOR OUR PERFORMANCE NOT ONLY WITHIN THE BANK, BUT ALSO IN COMPARISON WITH OTHER MEMBERS OF THE CZECH BANKING ASSOCIATION.

 

Gender diversity

 

  • 61 % of our employees are women
  • 40 % of managerial positions are held by women
  • 25 % of board members are women

 

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The pay gap between men and women in the same positions in our bank is 1,57 %?

We continuously monitor this gap, known as the Gender Pay Gap, and adjust our remuneration system to make it as fair as possible. As a result, we have kept it below 2% for a long time.

We are an international team

Our colleagues come not only from the Czech Republic and Slovakia, but from a total of 27 different countries.

Age is not important to us

Our teams are made up of four generations who inspire each other. With an average age of 44, we have the right mix of experience, a desire to innovate and fresh perspectives on the world.


Baby Boomers – 8,9 %
(1946-1967)

Gen X – 52,5 % (1968-1982)

Gen Y – 32,8 % (1983-1997)

Gen Z – 5,7 % (1998-2010)
 

We learn from others 

We believe that sharing information and knowledge is the only way to grow. We don't just focus on young talent and those who want to develop themselves so that we can get skilled employees. We want to offer our know-how to everyone and thus raise the professional level of the entire company.

In cooperation with partner universities, we offer:

✅ Specialised lectures and practical exercises

✅ Interactive soft skills workshops

✅ Consultation on final papers and projects

✅ Support in semester projects

✅ Internships and mentoring

✅ Certified courses not only in financial modelling, data analysis or mergers and acquisitions

✅ Tutoring


Our goals extend beyond simply acquiring talent – we want to spread know-how and raise the professional level of the entire society.


Who do we work with?

🤝 Bratislava University of Economics

🤝 Prague University of Economics – Faculty of Business Administration and Faculty of International Relations

🤝 MUNI Brno – Faculty of Economics and Administration

We offer students long-term part-time jobs, which often become their first full-time employment. Our successful annual Trainee Programme allows graduates who are serious about banking to gain experience in several different positions and learn from the best.

 

 

Our people come first

SUCCESS DEPENDS ON SATISFIED AND MOTIVATED EMPLOYEES. THAT IS WHY WE WANT EVERYONE TO BE ABLE TO DEVELOP AND FIND A BALANCE BETWEEN WORK AND PERSONAL LIFE. WE SUPPORT OUR EMPLOYEES AND OFFER THEM A WIDE RANGE OF BENEFITS. WE STRIVE TO MAKE SURE EVERYONE FEELS GOOD WORKING WITH US.

Management at your company

We believe that open communication, or “Speak-Up”, is the foundation of a healthy corporate culture. Therefore, everyone at our company has the opportunity to speak their mind, whether it concerns work processes, team cooperation or the direction of the entire company. 
 
In order to be as close to our employees as possible, we regularly hold meetings with CEO Jakub Dusílek and Vice-Chairman of the Board Slavomír Beňa. We share strategic news, talk openly about sensitive topics and, most importantly, respond to what really interests our employees.

 

We care about the well-being of our employees

In the world of finance, we realise that success is not driven solely by numbers, but above all by the people standing behind them. Therefore, we care not only about career growth, but also about well-being and balance in personal life.



Well-being is not just a modern term for us, but a real priority. We offer flexible working hours, the option to work from home, sports activities, relaxation areas and psychological support.
 

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We offer free psychotherapy support to all employees. With just a few clicks, they can connect with a professional 24/7, discreetly and from the comfort of their own home.

Life can sometimes be tough. That's why our intranet has a special section dedicated to mental well-being. We offer tips, tools and inspiration on how to take care of yourself and your loved ones. There are also stories from our colleagues who openly share their own experiences.

We organise Health Days – focusing on both physical and mental health
We organise inspiring lectures
We support exercise and even have a running club
A healthy working environment is key for us

 

Learning as the key to success

We continue to build a culture of a so-called learning organisation, where continuous development and knowledge sharing are a natural part of everyday work. This allows us to fully leverage our corporate know-how and achieve outstanding results together — as one team.

In 2024, we spent 43,636 hours on mandatory training and 71,408 hours on voluntary training.

 


What are our key activities in terms of people development?

📈 Tailored adaptation plans for each division

📈 Soft skills training to strengthen communication and management skills

📈 Certification and professional training in accordance with regulatory requirements

📈 Supporting successors in their career growth

📈 Mentoring and coaching, rotation and internships, shadowing


What are our educational capacities in numbers?

📌 80 active internal lecturers who provided approximately 1,600 hours of training

📌 74 mentoring pairs for individual employee development

📌 10 internal coaches who support employee growth and performance

In addition to standard training courses, we also offer specialised development programmes for selected groups of employees, whether for young talents, identified successors for management positions or according to the needs of individual divisions.

We support our colleagues with disabilities

We actively support colleagues with disabilities and strive to create an inclusive working environment. Our headquarters in the Czech Republic and Slovakia are fully wheelchair accessible to our employees. Our colleagues with disabilities also have access to free parking spaces in the garages.

When needed, we offer flexible working conditions – whether it's part-time work or more work from home.

We know that some health restrictions may not be visible at first glance. That is why we strive to educate our colleagues about stereotypes and hidden disabilities. We also train managers and work with external partners to ensure equal opportunities and combat discrimination.

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We also think about our colleagues on parental leave

Even when they are on maternity or parental leave, we still keep in touch with them. We have prepared a special website for them with information, news and job offers, and we invite them to parent meetings and other family events in cooperation with trade unions.
 

When work permits, we try to make it easier for them to return to work – whether through shorter working hours, working from home or flexible working hours. Thanks to this, our workforce consists of 15% parents with children under the age of 3.

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The return rate of parents is approximately 70 %?

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We organise parent meetings
Stay Connected Programme
Parent Buddies are available to provide support
Work & Play rooms
Benefits

We support flexibility

   Did you know that…?

10 % of our employees work part-time?

Working from home is common practice at our company – where work permits, it can be up to 2 days a week.

And if you feel like it, you can enjoy up to 10 days of working abroad.

Benefits you will appreciate every day

VWe believe that satisfied employees are the key to success. Therefore, we offer a wide range of benefits that support not only professional growth, but also personal well-being and a healthy work-life balance. From financial benefits and training programmes to extra time off and sporting and social events, there's something for everyone here.

 

General benefits

 

  • Fully paid meal vouchers worth CZK 165
  • Preferential banking products
  • 36 days off
    • 5 weeks holiday
    • Birthday leave
    • Up to 10 sick days
    • 8 days for regeneration
    • 2 days for volunteering
    • Loyalty leave
  • Company cottage at Malá Úpa
  • Library

Flexible benefits

 

  • 20,000 benefit points per year. The amount of the benefit increases with seniority. They can be used, e.g., for:
    • Supplementary pension insurance and life insurance
    • Language courses and further education
    • Culture and sports
    • Holidays and children’s camps
    • Superior healthcare
    • Spa stays, medical aids
    • Shopping at the pharmacy and optician

Other benefits

 

  • Paid leave with wage compensation
  • Specific life situations (life and work anniversaries, birth of a child, donations, assistance in difficult situations)
  • Paternity leave
  • Childcare allowance
  • Sabbatical
  • Education (internal and external training)
  • Family events (Walpurgis Night, Children's Day, Halloween, St. Nicholas)
  • Sports events and Multisport card
  • Trips
  • Discount offers
  • Christmas Party

We do not forget our seniors

Our connection with our colleagues does not end when they retire. We offer them:
 

  • Severance pay – Employees who have worked for us for at least 5 years receive financial support upon retirement, early retirement or permanent disability
  • Meal allowance – At the Prague headquarters, seniors can use a meal allowance every day, which also provides them with a great opportunity to meet former colleagues
  • Benefit vouchers – Every year, we give them vouchers worth CZK 2,500, which they can use as they wish
  • Joint meetings – Our senior citizens' departments organise annual meetings, and invitations to Christmas parties and employee trips are also sent out
  • More favourable banking products – All discounted banking services remain available to our senior citizens without restriction

Experience and friendship live on – and we strive to ensure that our former colleagues enjoy this new stage of their lives to the fullest.

 

We support the LGBTQ+ community

SWe strive to raise awareness among our employees about specific issues affecting LGBTQ+ people through discussions with representatives of the community. In the past, we organised discussions with the lawyer and representative of the Jsme fér initiative Adéla Horáková, Ester Janečková with the non-profit organisation Sbarvouven, and human rights activist Kryštof Stupka.

 



What is crucial for us?

  •   Equal opportunities and a safe environment – Everyone should be able to be themselves without fear of discrimination. We create an environment where everyone feels respected and safe.
  •   Authenticity delivers performance – When people don't have to hide who they really are, they can reach their full potential. A happy team means better results for everyone.
  •   Breaking down barriers – Prejudices disappear when they are openly discussed.


We are a team where everyone has their place.

 

 

Our rewards

At UniCredit, we believe that diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are key to success. We are proud that our efforts have been recognised with a number of prestigious awards, confirming our commitment to a fair and supportive working environment.

 

UniCredit among Europe's diversity leaders for 2025

For the fourth year in a row, we have been named one of Europe's Diversity Leaders by the Financial Times. This recognition confirms our long-standing commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and develop their potential.

 

 

We have been awarded Global EDGE Certification for equality and inclusion

 

 

 

Four times in the prestigious Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

 

 

 

We are one of the TOP 100 companies in the world in the field of gender equality

 

 

 

For 8 years, we have been among the best employers in Europe

 

 

We have also been awarded:

Award for Diversity and Inclusion 2024 in the EMEA region

Award for inclusion and support of the LGBT+ community

Inclusive Company of the Year 2023 (award presented at the Rainbow Awards 2023)

Best LGBT+ Employee Network (award presented at the Parks Diversity Index) 

Premio Abraccio 2023 (award presented at Agedo Roma)

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