In the second quarter of 2020 there was a gross monthly wage increase of 0.5% over last year. The Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) also reported that, as prices had increased 3.1%, real wages had seen a drop of 2.5%. The first time this has happened since the end of 2013. The average monthly salary now
From September 1st, people in the Czech Republic will have to wear facemasks again in most public indoor areas and on public transport. Yesterday, Health Minister Adam Vojtech said this is a preventive measure, as he is expecting a difficult autumn ahead with higher levels of social interactions. Photo: Freepik / For illustrative purposes. Article prepared
Since Monday, Czech employers are required to request a negative covid-19 test from Swedish and Luxembourgish citizens who are to become their employees. Negative tests were already necessary to be requested from Bulgarian, Romanian and Portuguese citizens. Photo credit: Freepik / For illustrative purposes. Prepared by Tessa Adamson Czech Rep., Jul 29 (JS) – Since
Local businesses, including hotels, restaurants and bars, will have the opportunity to post job openings free of charge. The campaign is designed to give the industries most affected by the pandemic – tourism and hospitality – the chance to bounce back, just in time for the summer season, as well as helping companies offering part-time
The unemployment rate in the Czech Republic increased by 0.4 percentage points in May compared with last year, recording the highest rate since August 2018. EU-wide, the same unemployment rate of 6.7% was recorded in May 2020 as in May 2019, and the rate has only risen by 0.2 points since February. Photo: Stock image
Can’t wait to reunite with friends and family abroad? Do you want to plan your summer holidays? Just yesterday, on Monday June 15, the European Commission announced launching http://reopen.europa.eu a website in all EU languages that provides real-time essential travel information so you can start exploring Europe safely again. Czech Rep. / EU, Jun 16
Title photo: Stock image / Freepik. Access Online, connecting Master’s candidates globally with representatives of leading international business schools and universities, will host three highly personalised online One-to-One events in Europe. The Access Online custom-made digital event platform will welcome aspiring business leaders in an interactive online environment on 26 May, 4 June, and 9
The coronavirus and the related crisis we are now living through have disrupted life in all aspects around the globe, and made permanent changes to the economy. We spoke to Mark Harrison, the founder of the Association of Credit for Central and Eastern Europe, about what we can expect: more green alternatives, more local sourcing
Many businesses have not been able to access government support. They also fear that recent government plans to ease restrictions will not happen quickly enough to save them. Photo credit: Freepik / For illustrative purposes. Czech Rep., Apr 20 (JS) – The Chamber of Commerce has highlighted the tangle of bureaucracy and lack of clarity
The Czech Ministry of Labor expects a possible 5% rise in unemployment due to the coronavirus outbreak. The southern European economies had been struggling with high unemployment long before the coronavirus emergency. So how is the recruiting process working now? Will coronavirus lead to even more people moving around Europe for work than ever before?
