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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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14th January 2016 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

WEF: In Czech Rep, women earn 22.1% less than men

According to the World Economic Forum data, in the Czech Rep, women earn 22.1% less than men. In Estonia, women earn almost 30% less than men, making it the largest gender pay gap in the European Union.

12th November 2015 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

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...

9th November 2015 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

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 ...