Low wages, high living costs driving skilled foreign workers out of Czechia
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Nearly a quarter of foreigner workers leave Czechia within two years after they arrive, according to Interior Minister Vít Rakušan.
Building AI with purpose: Natural language processing with MSD’s Shadasha Williams
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From intern to senior engineer, Shadasha shared the journey of an innovator in AI technology at MSD.
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.
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.
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.
OPINION: The Czech president wants to pay the First Lady – a defining moment for equality?
Petr Pavel proposes giving a portion of his salary to his wife, Eva Pavlová, “so that she could fully perform her job and not be dependent on her husband."
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.
Czechia's capital sees slowest wage growth nationwide
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Despite recently ailing wage growth in Prague, average salaries are still by far the highest in the country – and better days are ahead.
How ‘delivering cheers’ worldwide packs a great expat career in Prague
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AB InBev, the world’s biggest beer company, runs global and European logistics operations bringing a world of opportunity for expats at its Prague base.
Tenth worst in EU: Conditions on Czech labor market worsen for third year
The Czech Republic fails to create friendly conditions for employees on the labor market despite the lowest unemployment in the EU, says a new study.
Employees in Czechia work among most hours in the world
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Only two European countries reported higher working hours per person, though talk of a four-day working week may change this trend.
Flexible working and no overtime: Survey maps Czechia-based workers' biggest priorities
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A greater emphasis on work-life balance has led many jobseekers to specify their wish for remote or more flexible working arrangements.
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.
How Czechia is making life easier for both businesses and employees
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The government has just passed laws that will make digital recepits the norm and payments in foreign currency for workers possible.
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.
Scammers are increasingly targeting job seekers in Czechia
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Being asked to pay for a job placement or give bank account information is a red flag; here's how to confirm legitimate agencies.
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.
