Creating a generation-friendly environment

We are launching the Age Management project at the Engineering Testing Institute    

What unites us in our work is our expertise, our responsibility... and the fact that we have different experiences, different energies and different needs. And this is what the Age Management project, which we have gladly joined thanks to the support of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs within the framework of the Call 35 project of the Operational Programme Employment Plus (OPZ+), has in mind.

Why are we doing this?

At the Engineering Testing Institute (SZÚ), you will find both experienced matadors and new faces side by side. And we believe that this diversity is our greatest asset. Experience, a willingness to learn new things and the courage to change things for the better - these are the values we want to continue to build on.

Qualified and satisfied people are a key value of the SZÚ

• We want to support their development, health and motivation - regardless of age.
• We create an environment where you can work to your full potential and with gusto at every stage of your life.

What does the project involve?

We started the project in 2024 and the main part will run from 2025 to 2026.The changes will affect all employees - in the form of training, better working conditions and tailored benefits.

We are focusing on three key areas:

• Revision and modernisation of HR processes
• Age management and intergenerational cooperation
• Ergonomics and work environment

Who is behind it?

A great internal team and expert guarantors are working on the project:

Guarantor: Ing. Hana Šmardová

Methodology: Alena Pešková

Internal lecturers: Ing. Radka Patloková, Dagmar Štanclová

ICT specialist: Ing. Mario Jankola

Evaluator: Ing. Petr Matoušek

Expert support: Simona Vaňousová

Where are we going with this?

• To bring Age Management into the daily operation of the company
• To support a corporate culture that honours differences and connects generations
• To strengthen the competence of managers in managing teams across the ages
• To create a support system that helps everyone - from juniors to seniors
• To improve ergonomics and promote health in the workplace
• To measure employee satisfaction and set motivation accordingly
• To support lifelong learning and digitisation.

And last but not least - to increase the attractiveness of SZU as a modern, responsible employer.