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27th September 2021 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Czech Supreme Court rules that shareholders may assume responsibility for specific decisions adopted by the management

In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court took position on the options available to shareholders of a joint-stock company to assume, in a shareholders’ agreement, the obligation to intercede with the board in favor of a concrete board decision, or the responsibility for the adoption of such decision.

24th September 2021 / Competitiveness / Social Responsibility


Accenture and the World Economic Forum Decode the “Sustainability DNA” for Companies Seeking to Deliver Value and Impact for All Stakeholders

New research from Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and the World Economic Forum uncovers the capabilities that C-Suite leaders need to build sustainable organizations that deliver lasting value and equitable impact for their people, customers and wider communities.

23rd September 2021 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


GDPR Legal Alert - Cookies

Amendment to the Electronic Communications Act introduces an obligation of prior consent for the use of cookies
from 1 January, 2022! 

23rd September 2021 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs


Businesses suffering ‘commitment issues’ on flexible working

  • 79% of companies intend to make moderate to extensive hybrid work changes, but only 40% have communicated their plans to workforce
  • Lack of clarity has created disconnect with employees who want flexible working arrangements
  • 90% of employees want flexibility, but 35% of employers want a full return to office post-pandemic 

Strategic Directions for Czech Economic Policy

  1. Transition to High-Tech Manufacturing and Exports
  2. The City Campus as Idea Factory
  3. Government Programs and Processes That Drive Innovation
  4. Government as a Competitive Advantage, including Digitization

Advocacy Priorities for 2023 
 
Technology, People, Infrastructure

 

Actions Recommended in Areas:

1. Establishing Policy Objectives for Research.

2. Research Investment and Cooperation. Big Bets (Key Technology Projects).

3. Establishing Databases for Tracking Public Policy Outcomes.

4. Public Procurement as an Innovation Tool.

5. Immigration of STEM Talents.

6. Digitization of Immigration. 

7. Adult Reskilling and Upskilling.

8. Digitization of Land Use.

9. Infrastructure Development, including Technology Parks.

 

 

Read the documents in English and Czech.

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