Initiatives and research programs across Europe are highlighting both issues of gender disparities within the workplace and the benefits that come from inclusivity and equality between genders in economic settings. Hungary has risen among the ranks for decreasing inequality in aspects such as the wage gap disparity and funding of women-led startups, a familiar story across Central and Eastern Europe.
Diversity is no longer just a buzzword; it's becoming the new norm, and its potential is a game-changer for competitiveness. To look deeper into the crucial role of diverse workplaces in increasing productivity and cultivating an innovative work environment, AmCham Hungary is organizing its next HR Dream Day on March 21.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary held its 35th general assembly and board elections on Dec. 4. The organization said it was closing an eventful and financially sound year, with 2024 promising to be similarly successful, with the highlight of the 35th anniversary, due in June.
The main objective of Hungarian investment promotion is to secure future deals that help the economy step up the global value chain. U.S. companies can help accomplish that goal despite the challenging economic circumstances. That was the conclusion of the ninth edition of Business Meets Government, a flagship event jointly organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary and the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary has been the guardian of the U.S. business ethos in this country for 30 years, but are those values still relevant today? The Budapest Business Journal sat down with AmCham’s president and CEO to discuss this and much else besides.