Czechia facing tech talent crunch amid STEM education gap
A recent survey found that a staggering 63 percent of companies in IT and business services report a lack of skilled talent.
More and more companies in Czechia are telling employees to return to the office
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Although workers—especially younger generations—prioritize home-office roles while job hunting, more companies prefer workers to be physically present.
German manufacturing woes: What could happen to Czechia’s economy and jobs?
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Much of Czechia's economy gets its strength from production and exports in the automotive industry—could this now change?
Czechia eyes chip supremacy with building of major semiconductor plant
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American semiconductor manufacturer Onsemi will build a giant factory in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm.
Czechia needs more IT experts, but wage growth is stagnating
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The growing digitalization of companies has contributed to higher demand for IT workers, but wage growth has slowed from an already-high base.
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Employer in Czechia? Get to grips with new reporting requirements
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Legislative changes impact employers’ responsibilities while allowing free entry to the labor market for expats from nine countries.
Asking for a raise in Czechia: How to leverage market trends for better pay
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Employees gearing up for an interview or negotiating a raise are in advantageous position now, experts say.
How a Prague center is sowing seeds for next-generation IT success
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Commerzbank’s Prague center is focused on developing Czechia’s next generation of tech talent.
Freelancers beware: Insurance costs set to surge next year
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For the first time ever, minimum deposits for social and health insurance contributions will collectively rise by over CZK 1,000.
Popular MultiSport benefit will expand its network of Prague fitness centers
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Good news: the Polish company behind the system is acquiring multiple gyms in Prague, which means more discounts for employees in Czechia.
Real wages in Czechia have slumped in the last five years
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Owing to high inflation and only-incremental pay rises, some professions in Czechia report pay cuts of up to 25 percent.
Employees in Czechia may soon be able to choose their own working hours
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Under a new amendment recently passed by the Senate, workers would legally be able to set their own hours, but only with agreement from their employer.
Millennials and Gen Z in Czechia prioritize work-life balance over salaries
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Consulting firm Deloitte found that both generations increasingly valued flexibility (such as working remotely) and more free time.
How to create a great modern workplace culture in Czechia
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Employee interest groups, events, and opportunities for self-development form an integral part of positive modern office culture.
Real wages in Czechia slump the most out of all OECD countries
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Surging inflation since 2019 has meant that, despite solid nominal growth, real wages have nosedived in the country.
Expats power global travel for all from a tech leader’s Prague office
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Working for Expedia Group in Prague means joining a strong expat community supporting success in the travel-technology industry.
Is it time for a four-day working week in Czechia? Companies are divided
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While other companies in Europe are trialing a four-day week, most Czechia-based firms say that productivity and staff shortages hold them back.
