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26th May 2022 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs


What 52,000 people think about work today PwC’s Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2022

If the ‘great resignation’ has taught employers anything, it’s to not take their workers for granted. Yet many companies risk doing exactly that—whether it’s by not paying close enough attention to skilled workers who are at elevated risk of quitting, by failing to support workers who seek personal fulfilment and meaning at work, or by missing opportunities to build the trust that so often leads to positive outcomes at the personal, professional and even societal levels.

26th May 2022 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth


Erste Group outlook: CEE economies proving resilient so far

  • Weakened GDP growth in 2022
  • Increased inflation due to higher energy and food prices
  • Erste Group remains on solid growth track

While economic growth in CEE and Austria remained robust during the first quarter of 2022, the full-year outlook for the region has been lowered– as it has for Europe as a whole. Inflation levels in the CEE region are expected to remain elevated.

26th May 2022 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda


How to make a successful transition to a hybrid work schedule

Employers should migrate to a hybrid environment only after building a solid foundation to support remote workers.

26th May 2022 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation


The 3M State of Science Index: Youth trust science and recognize its importance, but misinformation threatens the future

Fifth year of 3M and Ipsos global survey reveals people want science to help solve for sustainability, health and STEM equity challenges

 

18th May 2022 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs


Home office in Q&A

Home office and its setting. We summarized most frequent questions and answers that are asked by our clients. Find out how to quickly set up home office, what tax regime applies for compensation for working from home, whether the employer can order the employee to work overtime or how to deal with meal vouchers in these days. We summarized the most important things so that you can adapt to the new situation.

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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