Czechia braces for final week of heatwave with scorching weather ahead
Temperatures will rise to 35 degrees Celsius in parts of the country, and strong storms and rain are expected toward the end of the week.
Our space: Desk sharing is reshaping the Czech office layout
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With people continuing to work from home on a regular basis, companies can save money by having workers share space.
Extra vacation and food vouchers: What are Czechia’s most common job perks?
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A new survey reveals that in some job sectors many employers offer more vacation, while most workers receive food vouchers.
Order a cup and charge up: These Prague cafes are a haven for remote workers
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A selection of coffeehouses in the Czech capital where ambiance and great coffee team up to provide the ultimate setting for productivity.
Party leaders condemn labor minister's Roma stereotype-ridden Instagram post
Junior government leaders distance themselves from Labor Minister Marian Jurečka's Instagram post meant to promote a simplified welfare system.
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Glitch fixed: Banking identity now available to foreigners in Czechia
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A systemic flaw meant that EU residents were unable to obtain a Bank iD, whereas non-EU citizens could do so.
Czech-language exam required for permanent residency will cost more
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Under a new government proposal, subsidies for taking the language exam required to obtain permanent residency in Czechia will end.
EXPAT VOICES: Making friends in Czechia isn't always easy for foreigners – here's why
Our survey revealed that many people believed Czechs were initially less welcoming and more distant than expected, although knowing the language helps.
Czechia's major whistleblowing law comes into force on Aug. 1
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The new act will make it much safer to report employers' wrongdoings via the creation of an official, transparent channel to investigate complaints.
A record number of Czechs married foreigners last year
The conflict in Ukraine boosted the number of marriages between Czechs and Russians.
Czech govt: Ukrainian refugee situation 'stable' despite financial aid changes
The state says cuts to financial support for Ukrainian refugees will not cause widescale problems.
Czechia ranks 10th in labor productivity growth among OECD countries
Capital investment and better national infrastructure have spurred Czechia's boost in labor productivity in the last decades.
Czech government looks to foreign workers to fill 200,000 job vacancies
Czech authorities in prominent positions highlighted the importance of foreign workers in enhancing the nation's infrastructure.
What are your rights as an employee in Czechia during a heatwave?
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The Czech Labor Code requires a number of provisions if indoor or outdoor temperatures exceed a certain threshold.
One in five Czech construction and industry companies plan to dismiss workers
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A recent survey found that a similar number of non-profit companies also plan to carry out layoffs in the fall.
Czech govt. greenlights residence-permit program for digital nomads
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The new program would allow IT specialists and other skilled people to live in Czechia with their families.
Czech Labor Ministry: By 2030 over 90 percent of jobs will require digital skills
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The nature of the workplace is changing and the government plans to invest in adult education to help people adapt.
