Monthly Archives: October 2023

Mid-2023 brings optimism to the labor market. Companies plan to replenish staff after freezing tenders at the end of the previous year amid fears of a looming crisis. This means a renewed shift of power towards candidates who feel “they can choose”. Recruiting for a slightly more difficult position costs the company around CZK 300,000 …

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Everyone comes across the concepts of HR and employment law at least once in a while. That may even be the cause of several common inaccuracies and misconceptions within the field. Before diving into the Overview of employee compensation, make sure you understand the following concepts.

Before we get into the specifics of the Overview of employee compensation, let’s recap a bit of theory. Don’t worry, we’re not going to explain Maslow’s pyramid for the tenth time. If you can safely tell the difference between motive, incentive, motivator and hygiene factor, check out the Glossary of HR and labor law terms …

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Nearly two-thirds of U.S. workers quit their jobs in 2021 because of low pay. According to the LMC, the feeling of being undervalued is also a major reason for job dissatisfaction in the Czech Republic. However, pay is not the only way to value employees. Sometimes “simple” praise is enough. Or a whole arsenal of …

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