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.
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Employment issues & Industry 4.0
Due to the lack of workforce, more and more businesses will aim at decreasing their dependence on human labor. In 2016, it was priority for 49% of general managers who took part in the survey; in 2017, it is 91% of respondents, recently published PwC survey shows. Investors will make their decisions whether to maintain or close down a plant based on the size of the market and size of the pool of skilled people "culturally ready for the digital era", says Pavel Kysilka, former CEO of Ceska sporitelna.
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Czech Statistical Office: After school, the reality of the Czech job market comes
According to the latest data published by the Czech Statistical Office, the greatest gender pay gap in the Czech Republic affects median wages of women and men aged 35-39 (many of these women are returning back to work after maternity leave).
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InterNations.com Expat Insider 2016: Quality of Life Index: Czech Republic scores well for travel & transport, access to education
For the InterNations 2016 Quality of Life Index, the survey respondents/expats were asked questions about leisure options, travel & transport, health & well-being, safety & security, and personal happiness in 191 countries. The Czech Repoublic ranks 7th.
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