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: Employment issues: Talent/skills gap widens also in the Czech Republic
Talent Shortage/Skills Gap in the Czech Republic widened from 11 to 18% in 2015, compared with 2014, says the ManpowerGroup Talent Shortage 2015 Survey. It is getting more and more difficult for employers to find suitable, meaning skilled or talented employees, the report says. Requirements of emp...
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Competitiveness: Obtaining work permit in the Czech Republic will be easier for foreigners + leaflet by Ministry of Interior
Leaflet to be downloaded here. Article in Czech follows: Většina občanů třetích zemí už nebude muset žádat o povolení k zaměstnání a povolení k pobytu na dvou místech. Bude jim stačit duální pobytové povolení – zaměstnanecká karta, kterou jim vydá Ministerstvo vnitra. Zavádí ji novela zákona o pob...
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Competitiveness: Survey by Ministry of Industry and Trade: Regulation of profession by June 15
The Czech Republic belongs to the countries with relatively strong labor market regulation. Total number of professions, so-called regulated professions (for list of currently regulated professions, visit uok.msmt.cz). Compared to EU countries regulation of professions in the CR is still strict. For...
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