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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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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Eurostat: Gross monthly earnings by economic activity in the EU | Deloitte European Salary Survey
According to Eurostat data, in the Czech Republic, gross monthly earnings exceed 1,000EUR in the sectors of Information & Communication, Finance & insurance, Electricity, gas & steam, Scientific & Techincal activities and Mining & quarrying. Deloitte European Salary Survey adds that employer costs for work in the Czech Republic are the highest in Central Europe. The net income of employees with higher salaries is relatively high.
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EU's 2016 Employment and Social Developments report: 3.2% of Czech respondents think they have the computer skills they need to do their job well | Conferderation of Industry and Trade: Current employment issues - conference
Industry’s share of total employment is by far the highest in the Czech Republic, followed by Slovakia and Poland, while Cyprus, Luxembourg and the United Kingdom recorded the lowest share of employment in industry. In all Member States this share is decreasing, EU's 2016 Employment and Social Developments report says, among others.
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