Companies in Czechia preparing for massive hiring spree this summer, survey shows
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- 13 Jul 2022
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Interest in hiring new employees is at a record high according to a newly released survey conducted by HR company ManpowerGroup among hundreds of Czech businesses. Particularly in demand are IT professionals, of whom there is a long-term shortage on the Czech labour market. There are also hopes that the large influx of refugees from Ukraine can compensate for the lack of talent for hire caused by long-term low unemployment.
The largest hiring spree is expected to occur in the banking, finance, insurance and real estate sectors, where two-thirds of all respondents said they are looking for new employees. This is followed by businesses active in retail, logistics, hospitality and culture. Plans to hire more people were registered in 10 of the 11 sectors that ManpowerGroup asked and is the highest since the survey was first launched in 2008.
People with IT skills remain the most in demand among Czech employers across all sectors. They are followed machine operators, drivers and marketing specialists.
However, the Country Manager of ManpowerGroup Czech Republic Jana Rezlerová says that specific so-called “soft skills” are also in demand.
“This is a consequence of two factors. First of all, it is becoming clear that the competencies and skills that employers are looking for are changing much faster than in the past. With the rapid advance in technology, companies are being forced to change their structures quickly and adapt. This in turn raises the demand for people who are able to adapt quickly, think and be creative.”
While willingness to hire new people is high, Ms Rezlerová says that this does not necessarily mean companies will be successful in this effort.
“In some regions it is extremely hard to find people. We can find great discrepancies when it comes to available talent between Prague and Central Bohemia and the rest of the country. Read More...
