Our success stories

I felt well-supported by Horváth and my colleagues throughout my entire parental leave. I worked part-time for six months and, as a new mother, was able to flexibly adapt my working hours to the new situation. I also participated in an internal parental leave program here in Budapest, which was very helpful.

My family and I decided to take a sabbatical this year and spent a year traveling the world in a van. This was also met with a lot of support by Horváth and was no problem for the team, which I am also very grateful about. In general, Horváth offers me a lot of flexibility: From the opportunity of working part-time and the hybrid model, where you work from home and from the office to my sabbatical and the option of working from abroad.

Women@Horváth have become more visible in recent years and we have built a strong community. Working together in person or virtually, here in Hungary or across national borders, has led to us seeing each other regularly at events and actively exchanging ideas.

“I (Annika) come directly from the field of operations, worked for an automotive supplier during my dual bachelor studies and also focused on the more technical topics in an economic context during my master studies in industrial engineering, so that I found the perfect fit for me with my specialization in the Operations Production & Supply Chain Management team at Horváth.

I (Johanna) already had my first contact with operations during my bachelor's degree in business administration. Subsequently, I specialized in sustainability management in my master's degree. At Horváth, I am able to combine these topics and support companies in setting up their value chain for a sustainable future. After I felt during my internship at Horváth in Operations that my ideas and interests were valued, I decided to join the company on a permanent basis.

What unites us is the enthusiasm for the variety of topics in Operations, in which we have set our individual priorities. In addition, Operations offers us the possibility of constantly new, exciting topics. As a result, we have both found that it pays to dare something new and to proactively take responsibility for topics. This is appreciated and also encouraged.”

Meeting new contacts who can provide exciting and relevant insights seems so easy and yet presents a challenge at the same time.

In order to make networking easier for the women in the Operations department at Horváth, we have joined forces to form Women@OPS with the aim of exchanging ideas and experiences with each other. We also deal with recruiting support and the exchange between different countries and centers.

At Horváth, I've found more than just a job; it's a community with a sense of belonging. Our culture is built on respect and openness, allowing me to be my true self.

As a woman in the Middle East, being a part of this team holds particular significance. It is full of diversity, and Horváth provides me with unique perspectives, along with feeling truly appreciated. Unity is a fundamental aspect of this place and equality is not just a concept but a living reality here.

Sophia and I (Anna) first met during our virtual Integration Week at the beginning of 2022. Although the format was online, and it was a bit difficult to get in direct contact with others, Sophia made the first move and got in touch with me afterwards. We hit it off straight away and it wasn't long before we had arranged a virtual coffee chat. As we were both fresh graduates starting our professional careers, we decided to keep each other updated on our projects and support each other in challenging situations.

Our own experiences have demonstrated the importance of regular exchange with women. Be it the Women@Horváth network, the buddy program or, as in our case, direct contact. This broader perspective has motivated us to stand up for our ideas and take responsibility for our personal development and careers. We have also found immense inspiration in supporting each other through individual challenges in our client projects. Our mutual support strengthens us, and it is precisely this that we want to pass on to our colleagues and friends. We encourage everyone to participate in exchanges. Not only to inspire, but also to offer each other support on the path to personal and professional development.