5 ways expat women in Czechia can advocate for equal pay
Today is Equal Pay Day; women in Czechia are currently faced with a 17.9-percent gender pay gap. How can you ensure fair pay in the workplace?
Pay raises or work perks? Czech companies to reward employees in 2024
A survey has found that workers in Czechia will get a pay rise of up to 10 percent on average, with firms also offering other job-related benefits.
Czech companies join German workers in calling for shorter work week
Although the idea of a four-day work week has grown in popularity, Czechia's low unemployment rate and high vacancies make this unlikely – for now.
Czechia looks to south of EU to plug gap in foreign workers
Czechia is targeting countries with above-average unemployment rates in the EU, such as Portugal and Spain, to fill its own labor-market shortages.
Meet the company helping expats in Czechia find their voice
Providing customer service excellence and copious opportunities for expat employees, BlueLink’s Prague Center is a place where people come first.
5 starting IT jobs in Czechia that offer good salaries and growth prospects
Looking for a job in the IT sector? There can be huge differences in pay depending on the role, industry, degree obtained, and location.
Number of foreign employees in Czechia sees massive growth in 2023
The country's international talent pool has surged past 823,000 according to new figures from the Czech Statistical Office.
Hybrid work models are attracting seven times more candidates in Czechia
A recent survey found that despite employers' push to return to the office, retaining talent may require adapting work models and office environments.
Real wages to rise in 2024 as Czech firms aim to attract more employees
Last year saw a lack of skilled candidates applying for jobs due to poor wages – however, trends in the labor market are set to shift in 2024.
Study: Around 80 percent of Czechs will use AI regularly next year
Industry experts say that white-collar office workers will be most exposed to the anticipated rapid progress in AI development during the next 12 months.
Czech holiday calendar 2024: How many days will you get off next year?
Next year will see 10 out of all 13 public holidays fall on weekdays, guaranteeing extra time off for much of the Czech workforce.
The end of the VZP insurance monopoly for foreigners means more choice for consumers
We spoke to insurance experts on how the insurance market is changing for foreigners and what to keep in mind as you shop for a new policy.
Czechia welcomes a BMW icon reborn with fully electric drive
The new 5 Series Sedan is available in a range of options including fully electric, underlining BMW’s commitment to sustainable premium mobility.
Czechia approves near-10-percent rise in minimum wage: Who will benefit most?
Both monthly and hourly minimum wages will see substantial increases as Czechia strives to meet an EU directive on salaries.
Czechia approves proposal to increase visa quotas, addressing labor shortage
The change will also reduce the quota of special visas granted to Ukrainian refugees due to dwindling demand.
Foreigners now comprise one-tenth of the Czech Republic's total population
A rapid rise in the number of Ukrainians last year has pushed the number of foreigners residing in Czechia past 1 million.
Nearly half of all companies in Czechia to gift employees end-of-year bonuses
A new survey revealed that four out of 10 companies in the private sector will pay out a 13th salary to employees this year.