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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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6th November 2017 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

Prague.tv: Expats enjoy life in the Czech Republic

Expats living in the Czech Republic have an overall positive view of their lives. People were particularly positive about life-work balance, ranking the Czech Republic fifth out of 46 countries covered. Overall, the country came in 12th place in HSBC's Expat Explorer Survey, Prague.tv writes.

25th October 2017 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

Eurostat: Czech employment in industry highest, in public sector third lowest in the EU

In 2016, industry was the main employer in the Czech Republic (29.0%). Employment in the Czech Republic in the Public administration, defence, education, human health and social work activities was the third lowest in the EU, according to Eurostat data.

2nd October 2017 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

Hays Global Skills Index: No. of vacancies in the Czech Republic up by 40 % in 2016

Hays Global Skills Index in collaboration with Oxford Economics looks into seven components - Education flexibility, Labour market participation, Labour market flexibility, Talent mismatch, Overall wage pressure, Wage pressure in high-skill industries, and Wage pressure in high-skill occupations.