Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

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.

Spotlight issue

12th January 2023 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs


The top ten in-demand tech jobs to apply for in 2023

The importance of digital infrastructure has increased immensely in the last three years. What was already a priority for many organisations suddenly became a necessity. As a result, the number of tech jobs available rocketed. Now these organisations have had time to stabilise, reflect and assess their needs for the future. It’s no secret that digital skills are already imperative for many in the workforce and innovation means that these will continue to be in demand among employers.
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10th January 2023 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs


ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey - Q1 2023

A message from Jonas Prising, ManpowerGroup Chairman & CEO: “Our report indicates that there are early signs of labor markets softening and hiring intentions moving lower given the economic headwinds we are experiencing. Though employers say they are beginning to dial down their hiring plans in some areas, we still see strong demand for specific skills including IT, logistics, and finance. Amidst a cost-of-living crisis, and a depreciation in real-time wages, companies need to think more than ever about attracting and retaining their workers – that might start with pay, yet our data tells us flexibility, career development, and purpose-driven work is worth up to 5% of salary to many workers. There are lots of levers available for companies to attract and retain the talent they need to stay competitive.”  
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1st November 2022 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs


AmCham Intel on wages and labor availability: Identify and keep the best people inside your organization

AmCham Board members Jaroslava Rezlerová of ManpowerGroup Czech Republic and Michel Perret of Carrier led a discussion on wages with members on October 31. The conclusions?
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic