{"id":4852,"date":"2025-03-21T10:44:22","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T10:44:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.msd.cz\/en\/?post_type=story&#038;p=4852"},"modified":"2025-03-21T10:52:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T10:52:44","slug":"celebrating-womens-empowerment-at-msd","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.msd.cz\/en\/stories\/celebrating-womens-empowerment-at-msd\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Women\u2019s Empowerment at MSD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Celebrating Women\u2019s Empowerment at MSD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On March 14<s> <\/s>the MSD Czech Republic proudly hosted the Sustainable Brunch, an event organized by the Association of Social Responsibility in celebration of<strong> International Women\u2019s Day<\/strong>. This gathering brought together over 120 leaders, innovators, and change-makers to honor women\u2019s achievements and discuss the barriers they continue to break.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6720\" height=\"4480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.cz\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/03\/2E8A8154.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4853\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6720\" height=\"4480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.cz\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/03\/2E8A8204.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4854\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At MSD, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace, with nearly 33% female representation in our IT workforce. This commitment is not just about numbers; it reflects our dedication to creating an environment where every individual can grow professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefit system is designed to support both career aspirations and personal well-being, including 12-week gender-neutral parental leave where MSD tops up the statutory pay to the equivalent of 100% base income, wide range of flexible working arrangements, and access to Human Health and Animal Health company products for our employees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event featured impactful keynote speeches. <strong>Dr. Tom\u00e1\u0161 \u0160ebek<\/strong>, a distinguished surgeon and humanitarian, opened the conversation by sharing his experiences in humanitarian missions. He emphasized the essential roles that women play in healthcare leadership, highlighting the critical need for advocacy in promoting gender equality. \u201cI would like to see more female leaders across all industries. Whenever someone raises the flag, I will support them,\u201d he stated. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6410\" height=\"4133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.cz\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/03\/2E8A8246.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4855\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.cz\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/03\/2E8A8307.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4856\" width=\"380\" height=\"259\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Irena Pr\u00e1\u0161ilov\u00e1<\/strong>, MSD&#8217;s Technical Project Management Director, delivered a powerful message about the internal barriers women often face: \u201cThe hardest glass ceiling to break is the one we create in our own minds. Women often wait until they feel completely qualified to seek promotions, while men take the leap much earlier.\u201d This insight serves as an important reminder for women to recognize their qualifications and pursue opportunities with confidence.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In line with our commitment to social responsibility, MSD collaborated with Nadace Moment, represented by <strong>Veronika Hubkov\u00e1,<\/strong> to organize a Business Attire Collection. This initiative allowed attendees and our colleagues to donate their unworn professional clothing, laying the foundation for raising funds for eight local NGOs and reinforcing our role in giving back to the community.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We extend our gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the Sustainable Brunch, especially Irena Pr\u00e1\u0161ilov\u00e1 for her inspiring leadership message and \u013dubom\u00edra Nem\u010dovsk\u00e1 for her exceptional organization of the event. We also thank the Association of Social Responsibility for trusting us to host this significant gathering.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6720\" height=\"4480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.cz\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/03\/2E8A8336.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4857\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.cz\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/03\/2E8A8711.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4859\" width=\"364\" height=\"270\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of our commitment to create an environment where employees can thrive both professionally and personally, we continue to welcome collaborations with partners who share our passion in advocating for gender equality and women\u2019s empowerment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrating Women\u2019s Empowerment at MSD On March 14 the MSD Czech Republic proudly hosted the Sustainable Brunch, an event organized by the Association of Social Responsibility in celebration of International Women\u2019s Day. 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