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Summary for: Most employees in Czechia wouldn't recommend their office to friends – here's whyA significant majority of employees in the Czech Republic are unhappy enough with their current employers that they would actively discourage their friends or acquaintances from joining the same company.
According to a new survey conducted by Up Benefity among more than 1,000 employees, only 17 percent of Czech workers are satisfied enough to recommend their workplace. In contrast, 52 percent of respondents said they would not recommend their employer to others.
The findings highlight a growing disconnect between how companies perceive their own workplace culture and the reality experienced by staff. Stéphane Nicoletti, CEO of Up Benefity, described the results as a surprise, particularly given the ongoing struggle many Czech firms face in recruiting new talent.
"Recommendations from current employees can have a fundamental impact on interest in open positions and on a candidate’s final decision whether to accept a job offer," Nicoletti said.
A new survey found that over half of Czechs wouldn't recommend their workplace to a friend. Would you recommend yours?
Rose-colored glasses
The data suggests that many managers are living in an "illusion" regarding staff morale. Recent surveys show that while roughly half of Czech companies believe their employees would give them top satisfaction marks, the employees themselves are far more critical. Approximately one-fifth of workers would give their employers the lowest possible grades.
A lack of communication appears to be the primary driver of this dissatisfaction.
Roughly 36 percent of employees reported that their employers make no effort to solicit their opinions, with some even suggesting that management deliberately avoids hearing feedback. Only a quarter of workers stated that their employer regularly collects feedback on the workplace environment.
The desire for a voice in the workplace remains high among the Czech workforce. The survey found that 95 percent of employees believe it is important for employers to systematically collect feedback in the current economic climate. Furthermore, 80 percent of respondents said they would be willing to participate in regular satisfaction measurements if offered the opportunity.
As the Czech labor market remains tight, the survey suggests that companies that fail to bridge the communication gap may find it increasingly difficult to retain staff or attract new hires through word of mouth.
