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

7th December 2016 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs


Radio Praha: International survey suggests Czech employees have high work satisfaction

The Czech Republic has some of the happiest employees in the world, according to a survey released by the Swedish firm Universum. The country ranks 10th on the chart of work satisfaction in 57 states the world over, Radio Praha writes. 
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7th December 2016 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs


OECD: Income Inequality Update: Income inequality in the Czech Republic rising, still the gap remains relatively narrow

The income inequality has been increasing despite declining unemployment, recently published OECD's Income Inequality Update says.
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29th November 2016 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs


HR experts on workforce shortage in the Czech Republic - opinions, data, possible solutions

The total number of available jobs by the end of 2015 was around 108,000, which, compared to the situation in January 2015, represents an increase by nearly 75%, says Ladislav Kučera, Managing Director of Hays Czech Republic, adding that even despite the significant rise in the number of available jobs and hard to fill jobs, companies have not yet resorted to significant wage increases.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic