Housing is by far the largest area of household expenditure across the EU, followed by Transport and ‘Food and non-alcoholic beverages’, according to figures from Eurostat, the European statistical office, released this December. Photo: Prague, August 2020 / KB. This text was edited for Jobspin. Czech Rep., Dec 12 (JS) – In 2019, households in
Eurostat figures show the EU average for inflation in August was 0.4%, whereas the Czech inflation was 3.4%. It has been above the EU average since January 2019 and the gap has been steadily widening since then. Analysts, however, expect inflation to fall below 3% next year due to the economic fallout from coronavirus. Photo:
A July research of Public Opinion Research Centre (CVVM) published this Monday showed that nearly 70% of Czech employees are happy with their current job, the most since 2003. Only a small fraction of employees (5%) are dissatisfied with their work today. Title photo: Freepik / For illustrative purposes. Czech Rep., Sep 23 (JS) – Last
Czechs leave their parental homes younger than the EU average. Statistics show a higher percentage of Czechs are leaving home each year, and that Czech women tend to move out earlier than men. Title graphics by Eurostat. Article prepared by Kim Bingel edited for Jobspin Czechs Leave Home Younger Than The European Average Czech Rep.,
The Czech Republic is regarded as one of the best countries to raise a family, according to a new independent study. The research included 35 OECD countries, and ranked the Czech Republic as 10th best overall, well above the other Visegrad countries, and 6th safest. Photo credit: Freepik / For illustrative purposes. Prepared by Tessa Adamson
The Randstad Award, a prize awarded annually to the most attractive employer in the country based on public opinion, has been won by car manufacturer Škoda for the second time in a row this year. Czech Rep., Jun 22 (JS) – The Randstad Award is given out annually by personnel consulting agency Randstad to the
According to a survey that ranks cities according to the cost of living for expatriates, all four Visegrad capitals have dropped in the rankings compared with 2018, with Bratislava seeing the largest relative decrease. Of the four, Prague is considered the most expensive. Photo: Prague bridges. Credit: ZM / Jobspin. Czech Rep., Jun 11 (JS)
Businesses are expected to take this opportunity to shift their retail operations to the virtual environment and increase automation in their production and logistical processes. This global pandemic is both a reminder and a motivation for all retailers to be agile and innovative. Title photo: via Pexels stock photo database. Czech Rep., Apr 22 (JS)
Inflation continues to surge; rising by 3.6% in January. Pushed upwards by the price of food and rents as well as recent changes in taxation. It is not expected to fall back until early 2021. Photo credit: Freepik / For illustrative purposes. Author: Charles du Park Czech Rep., Feb 17 (JS) – Inflation in January
Prague managed an exceptionally good position in the index, mainly due to safety and number of doctors. According to D&L Partners, authors of the report, the Czech capital has one of the densest networks of surgeries in the world. The second largest city in the Czech Republic Brno came in 58th. Photo: Prague Castle. Credit:
