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How COVID-19 is changing workplace design
New health standards have companies adapting offices with a focus on tech.
Czech Economic Outlook: Economy breathing but fitness is a long way off
The Czech economy is expanding
The economy bottomed in 2Q but has now started to rebound. In the second quarter, the economic situation could be better than we had initially expected. However, for the coming quarters, we now expect a lower growth rate. All in all, the economy is likely return to pre-crisis levels by the end of 2021.
Termination of emergency measures related to insolvency
On 31 August 2020, most of the measures introduced by the so-called lex covid, the law adopted to mitigate the effects of a pandemic in relation (not only) to insolvency law, will terminated.
Almost Half of Chemical Companies Fear Losing Markets Due to Not Meeting Customers’ Needs, New Research from Accenture Shows
But two-thirds say getting customer centricity right can boost profits by more than 10%
Despite seeing customer centricity ― i.e., the ability to anticipate and meet customer needs ― as a top priority, nearly half (46%) of chemical companies/suppliers say they’re struggling to get it right and fear competitors will take their customers, according to new research from Accenture (NYSE: ACN).
Strategic Directions for Czech Economic Policy
- Transition to High-Tech Manufacturing and Exports
- The City Campus as Idea Factory
- Government Programs and Processes That Drive Innovation
- 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.
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Policy pipeline
In Policy Pipeline policy developments in the Czech Republic and abroad are monitored to bring better understanding of current topics and trends.