A recent survey conducted by IPSOS for the Seznam Zprávy project Jak se žije v Česku revealed that people over 65 and those aged between 35 and 44 are the most satisfied with their jobs. The director of the research agency IPSOS, Jakub Malý, stated that while most employed people are satisfied with their work, there are still major issues with flexible and part-time contracts, which are scarce.

Despite the relatively low unemployment rate in the Czech Republic, which is just below four percent, Malý stated that there are still groups of people threatened by unemployment and its secondary effects. It is necessary to examine unemployment in more detail, such as through individual regions, age, gender, education levels, and income.

Malý also emphasized the importance of asking why some people do not have the opportunity or desire to participate in the job market, whether we are working with human motivation correctly, and whether we are providing the right stimuli and trying to move people in some way. The survey’s “hard data” indicates that although there is a similar number of job vacancies and unemployed people, this does not mean that there is an intersection or that the pieces fit together. Often, people lack sufficient qualifications or job availability.

The survey also highlighted that the Czech job market has some differences compared to Western job markets. For instance, people are not accustomed to moving for work, which can impact job availability and qualifications. Therefore, it is crucial to examine these issues in more detail to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate in the job market and that the pieces fit together.

In conclusion, the survey shows that while most employed people are satisfied with their jobs, there are still significant issues to address in the Czech job market, particularly regarding flexible and part-time contracts and unemployment in certain groups. By examining these issues in more detail, it is possible to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate in the job market and that the pieces fit together.

Article by Prague Forum