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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Competitiveness: Govt greenlights pilot project to simplify visa process for Ukrainian engineers, IT specialists
At its session on 9 November 2015, the Czech Government approved a pilot project that should simplify and fasten visa procedures for up to 500 highly qualified Ukrainians, technical specialists (mainly engineers and IT specialists), who wish to apply for a job in the Czech Republic. Read more here...
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Competitiveness: Employment issues: Occupational mobility in CR gradually rising?
Labour mobility has never been high in the Czech Republic, be it geographic or occupational. Most Czechs are unwilling to commute long distances or move house for a better job and they have three to four different employers in the course of their working life. However according to data from Czech ...
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Competitiveness: CTK/Prague Monitor: Commissioner Jourová: Gap between women and men's pay third highest in EU
The Czech Republic has the third highest differences in the salaries of men and women in the EU, Vera Jourova, EU commissioner for justice, consumer protection and gender equality, said on 2 November, adding that the gap is an average 22 percent compared with the European difference of 16 percent,...
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