New ECESR Findings: Work–Life Balance Is Improving, but Fair Evaluation Still Lags Behind
- Zdenko Metzker
- Nov 10
- 1 min read
The European Centre for Economic and Social Research (ECESR), in cooperation with the MNFORCE agency, conducted a survey in October 2025 among employees in Slovakia, focusing on aspects of the social pillar of the ESG concept. The survey included 1,000 respondents from various regions and age groups, ensuring the representativeness of the results.
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The findings indicate that issues of equality, fairness, and working conditions remain sensitive topics in the Slovak workplace. About 40% of men and 33% of women stated that all employees are evaluated fairly regardless of age or origin, while more than one-third of respondents were unable to assess this question definitively.
More positive results emerged regarding work–life balance, which around 60% of employees reported as satisfactory, and workplace safety, which was confirmed by as many as three-quarters of respondents. Less favorable outcomes appeared in the areas of development and participation — only about half of employees feel they have sufficient opportunities for professional and personal growth, and their opinions are, by their own account, heard only to a limited extent.
The research thus highlights persistent inequalities in how the working environment is perceived — both between men and women and among groups with different levels of education. Despite the overall positive assessment of workplace safety, strengthening fairness, development opportunities, and employee participation in decision-making processes remains a key challenge.