Competitiveness / Business and Industry

This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

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14th July 2020 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


Companies after C-19 - Exclusive B2B study, May 2020 - Selected Findings

Latest B2B research results show 55% of middle and top managers demonstrate a  tendency to spend less money in their personal life compared to before C-19. 1/3 of companies declare that demand for their product or services declined. 25% of companies need either to  lay off some employees or shorten work hours.   
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8th July 2020 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


Business Leaders Optimistic About Recovery in Europe, Research from Accenture Finds

While European companies plan to accelerate digital transformation, their slower investment in innovation might not enable them to catch up with U.S. and Chinese businesses. Two-thirds (66%) of business leaders globally are optimistic that the European market will make a relatively fast recovery from the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from Accenture (NYSE: ACN).
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27th May 2020 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


Czech companies perceive belonging as the main priority in human capital

The most significant topic in human capital this year for Czech companies is the employees’ sense of belonging and purpose at work (91%). However, only 48% of them state that they are ready for it. These are the results of the 2020 Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends study, which surveyed almost nine thousand HR leaders from 119 countries, including the Czech Republic.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic