Massive union strikes sweep Czechia today: Hundreds of thousands to protest
Unions from the automotive, healthcare, education and other sectors will rally in Prague and other Czech cities to voice discord about pay and income.
MultiSport no more? Czech companies to slash benefits due to austerity package
A new survey shows that 40 percent of employers plan to cut perks like meal vouchers, language classes, and fitness plans.
Gender pay gap disclosure looms for Czech companies, sparking controversy
Anti-disclosure execs and politicians argue that the EU law could stir up trouble in the workplace and burden smaller firms.
Peru and Czechia nearing agreement for working holiday arrangement
If finalized, the pact would join similar accords the Czech Republic maintains with Canada, New Zealand, Israel, Chile, and Japan.
Czechia to welcome more foreign workers from the Balkans, Caucasus
Due to a shortage of Ukrainian migrant workers, the state is eyeing other countries to fill in the gap in Czechia's labor market – namely in agriculture.
New study predicts which jobs in Czechia will be most impacted by AI
About a third of Czechs believe artificial intelligence will impact their jobs within five years, according to a new Charles University/Ipsos study.
Higher quotas: Czechia announces plan to attract more Filipinos to labor market
The government is also eyeing workers from Vietnam and other Asian countries to help plug the holes in Czechia's labor force.
Czech lawmakers approve bill to simplify process of hiring foreigners
The Chamber of Deputies has passed an amendment to reduce bureaucracy and redefine illegal employment.
Business and IT services sectors add 10,000 jobs in Czechia this year
Leaders in the sector say it is on track to employ 200,000 people by 2025 in fast-growing areas such as cybersecurity, IT support, and data analytics.
Sixty percent of Czech employers plan to raise wages next year
Amid decelerating inflation, this should mark the first increase in real wages since the middle of 2021.
How working outside Prague can improve work-life balance for expats
Knorr-Bremse has a 300-strong team in Liberec, offering a more relaxed pace of life as well as opportunities for personal growth.
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Freelancers in Czechia take note: Insurance costs set to surge next year
Health and social contributions will rise for the self-employed, as will the flat tax rate for the self-employed.
A team of IT experts in Prague is redefining the future of banking
Commerzbank’s Digital Technology Center in Prague demonstrates the importance of innovative technology to modern banking.
Leader Talks: ABSL's Joe Appleton on how business services are powering the Czech economy
ABSL’s conference this November in Brno will celebrate the organization’s tenth birthday and highlight the sector’s contribution to Czech economic success.
Major changes to Czech Labor Code now in force: Here's what you need to know
The new Czech Labor Code, which came into effect at the start of October, will see greater remote-work opportunities and more renumeration for freelancers.
ASK AN EXPERT: What information must be included in a Czech work contract?
Land a new job? We spoke with a labor law expert on what signing a labor contract should and shouldn't entail.
The Czech govt. is counting on foreigners to fill critical labor shortages
Experts, however, say that a proposal by the Ministry of Industry and Trade to increase the foreign workforce by 20,000 is insufficient.
