scholarly journals Mass layoffs in the Czech Republic and Slovakia

2011 ◽  
Vol 59 (7) ◽  
pp. 105-110
Author(s):  
Jiří Duda ◽  
Katarína Hrubová
Keyword(s):  
Employee Selection ◽  
Employee Training ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Employee Benefits ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Mass Layoffs ◽  
Legislative Framework ◽  
Good Reputation ◽  
Reducing Costs ◽  
Challenging Situation

The paper describes the legislative framework for mass layoffs. Among the important obligations of the employer in case of mass layoffs there belongs a previous announcement of the intention to employees, unions and the Labour Office. The paper analyzes particular cases within selected companies. Companies tried to avoid mass layoffs by reducing costs such as an elimination of selected employee benefits, shortening working hours, abolition of recruitment, etc. Businesses have also reduced employee training. When analyzing the process of mass layoffs, authors have built certain assumptions. Assumptions were divided into five groups dealing with the reasons for layoffs, employee selection criteria, layoff process itself, help for laid-off employees, and building a good reputation. The analysis proved correct approach of the employer and an effort to handle the challenging situation to everyone’s satisfaction. The paper identifies the most common mistakes done in the lay-off process, which include specifically formal errors, like not defining the reasons of layoffs, absence of employer’s representative signature, etc. Very important mistake can be considered insufficient communication of employers with employees. Problems in communication can cause useless nervousness of employees and subsequently also a lower performance of the whole business.

Exploring the Income of the Czech Entrepreneurs

2020 ◽  
pp. 86-96
Author(s):  
Ondřej Dvouletý
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Job Creation ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Age Group ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
European Survey ◽  
Employed Women

Although individuals mostly pursue an entrepreneurial career from non-economic reasons, it is also interesting to see how well they perform in their business financially. This book chapter exploits two recent waves (2010, 2015) of the European Survey on Working Conditions (EWCS) and compares earnings of the Czech self-employed, concerning characteristics including job creation, gender, age, education, and number of working hours. The obtained findings from paired t-tests and correlations show that Czech self-employed with employees (job creators) earn on average by 14.6% more when compared to solo self-employed. Gender-differences in earnings have also been found in the case of the Czech entrepreneurs. Solo self-employed women earn on average less when compared to males. The highest earnings were observed in the age group of 31-40 years, and self-employed with higher levels of education also earn, on average more. This book chapter contributes to the regional knowledge on entrepreneurship in the Czech Republic.

scholarly journals EVALUASI PENGEMBANGAN PEGAWAI DI PEMERINTAHAN DAERAH (STUDI KASUS DI KOLAKA UTARA)

2019 ◽  
pp. 15-36
Author(s):  
Achmad Lamo Said
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Employee Training ◽  
Employee Development ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Employee Education ◽  
Data Presentation ◽  
Job Competencies ◽  
The North ◽  
Comprehensive Picture ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

This study aimed to find out and describe employee development in carrying out the main tasks and functions in the Education and Culture Office of North Kolaka Regency. This research is a qualitative descriptive technique through data reduction, data presentation, drawing conclusions, namely giving a comprehensive picture of the main problems discussed, especially those relating to employee development in carrying out the main tasks and functions of the North Kolaka District Education and Culture Office. The data collection techniques are direct observation, direct interviews. The results of the study show that employee training is carried out by sharing work orientation with regard to the ability, accuracy, and accuracy of employees in completing what is given by the leadership. Employee education is very concerned about attendance and attendance according to a set schedule so that it can optimize its main tasks and functions, as well as the provisions of working hours, have been carried out properly but there are still employees who are always out at work or personal matters. Employee development enhances the ability of employees to still rely on training invitations from external parties at the North Kolaka District Education and Culture Office and there are still employees whose placement is not in accordance with job competencies. Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan mendeskripsikan tentang pembinaan pegawai dalam melaksanakan tugas pokok dan fungsi di Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Kolaka Utara. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian dengan teknik deskriptif kualitatif melalui reduksi data, penyajian data, menarik kesimpulan yaitu memberikan gambaran secara menyeluruh tentang masalah pokok yang dibahas khususnya yang berkaitan dengan pembinaan pegawai dalam melaksanakan tugas pokok dan fungsi di Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Kolaka Utara. Adapun teknik pengumpulan data adalah observasi langsung, wawancara langsung. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelatihan pegawai dilakukan dengan pembagian orientasi kerja dengan memperhatikan kemampuan, kecermatan, dan ketepatan pegawai dalam menyelesaikan apa yang diberikan oleh pimpinan. Pendidikan pegawai sangat memperhatikan kehadiran dan hadir sesuai jadwal yang ditetapkan sehingga dapat mengoptimalkan tugas pokok dan fungsinya, begitu pula dengan ketetapan waktu jam kerja sudah dilaksanakan dengan baik namun masih ada pegawai yang selalu keluar dijam kerja atau ada urusan pribadi. Pengembangan pegawai peningkatan kemampuan pegawai masih mengandalkan undangan pelatihan dari pihak eksternal Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Kolaka Utara serta masih ada pegawai yang penempatannya belum sesuai dengan kompetensi jabatan.

scholarly journals Individual, interpersonal and economic challenges of underemployment in the wake of COVID-19

Work ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manjeet Kaur ◽  
Pratibha Goyal ◽  
Mini Goyal
Keyword(s):  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Work Force ◽  
Employee Benefits ◽  
Indian States ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Economic Slowdown ◽  
The One ◽  
The Individual

BACKGROUND: COVID-19 has caused economic slowdown all across the globe. It results in job loss on the one hand and less wages, increased working hours, overqualified employees and part time jobs on the other hand. Low demand of labour and a huge availability of work force will put many in a disadvantageous position, where they will have to compromise with the circumstances by being underemployed. Cabinet decisions, by some Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, to suspend the labour laws related to minimum wage, bonus, working hours and other employee benefits will put workers in a highly disadvantageous position of being underemployed. This may lead to many socio-economic, psychological and health-related implications. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this paper is to provide a comprehensive review on the concept of underemployment, its types and consequences. METHODOLOGY: A critical and constructive analysis of the literature was performed. RESULTS: The findings reveal that if employment does not provide workers with proper opportunities to use their education, time, skills and expertise, it can create stressful situations in workers’ lives. CONCLUSION: The problem needs both a diagnosis and robust treatment in order to have better outcomes at the individual, organisational and national levels.

scholarly journals Internal environment of an agricultural farm

2008 ◽  
Vol 54 (No. 1) ◽  
pp. 26-31
Author(s):  
D. Kudová
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Meat Production ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
The Past ◽  
Average Annual Production ◽  
Good Reputation ◽  
Head Count ◽  
White Cattle ◽  
Agricultural Farm

Zemspol, Dešná, Ltd is a large corporation engaged in various aspects of agriculture in the Czech Republic, including agricultural production, the assembly, maintenance and repair of agricultural machinery, the production of feed stuffs and feed mixtures,special agricultural services demanding special entitlement, business related matters and accounting. This paper focuses on agricultural production. The farm manages 2 100 hectares of agricultural land suitable for growing potatoes, although the largest area is used for growing wheat. The range of produce remains constant. Regarding livestock, the corporation specializes in cattle with the steady head count 250 for the past 15 years. These are predominantly red and white cattle, optimized for both milk and meat production. The average annual production is 1 350 000 litres of milk and 250 tons of beef. The agricultural farm can be described as being a strong perfomer with a very stable base, good reputation and very attractive products, both of crops and livestock. In order to keep this enviable status, frequent internal and external environmental analyses are undertaken.

The relationship between long working hours and weight gain in older workers in Europe

Work ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 753-759
Author(s):  
Umit Guner ◽  
Neslihan Guner
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Older Workers ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Long Working Hours ◽  
The Relationship

BACKGROUND: Several studies have been performed on the relationship between working conditions and health. Numerous parameters still require further study, including working hours and obesity among different groups, specifically older workers in national, regional, and international levels. OBJECTIVE: Working hours have considerable effects on the socio-cultural, psychological, and economic aspects of people’s lives and health. While long working hours increases income level and raises living standards, it increases the risk of certain health problems. This study investigated whether working hours are associated with obesity in upper-middle-aged workers. METHODS: The Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) dataset was used for the analyses. Analyses were carried out by means of a Cox regression of the panel dataset created with the data in question, surveyed by European Commission to 12,000 participants. RESULTS: The survey was performed in Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Poland, and Ireland. We found that in most countries, especially Sweden and the Netherlands, upper-middle-aged employees working > 59 hours per week are more likely to gain weight than their counterparts working < 59 hours. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings raise awareness of obesity in older workers, and highlight the need to regulate working conditions and hours in the European Union and other countries.

scholarly journals State aid following natural disasters

2011 ◽  
Vol 59 (4) ◽  
pp. 411-420 ◽  
Author(s):  
František Řezáč ◽  
Martin Řezáč ◽  
Tomáš Nekovář
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Insurance Coverage ◽  
River Basins ◽  
Flood Damage ◽  
Flood Protection ◽  
The European Union ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Legislative Framework

The article deals with state and regional actions taken to eliminate the effects of natural disasters. It focuses on clarifying the causes, extent and impact of flood damage in the years 1997–2010, not only in the Czech Republic but also in neighboring countries within each river basin crossing the border. The legislative framework is given by the European Union´s Directive on the assessment and management of flood risks. The directive is followed by the strategy of flood protection in the Czech Republic according to the specifications of the assets of the state, municipalities, citizens and businesses. Action plans for flood protection are then processed in accordance with individual river basins, the ones discussed in this article being the Elbe, Danube and Odra. A chronological summary of floods during the 1997–2010 period presents relevant data on these events, including comparisons with previous periods. In conclusion, the authors present data on the number of claims, the extent of the damage, and the total sum of insurance claims paid out by member associations of the Czech Insurance Association. It also deals with problems concerning the underestimation of insurance coverage, especially among small and medium-sized businesses.

scholarly journals Teachers' training courses at Mendel University of Agriculture and Forestry in Brno

2006 ◽  
Vol 54 (5) ◽  
pp. 93-98
Author(s):  
Pavel Máchal ◽  
Dana Linhartová
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Legislative Framework ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
Teachers Training ◽  
Further Development

Our contribution deals with the problems of teachers’ training courses at the Mendel University of Agriculture and Forestry in Brno. It is divided into three basic areas. At the beginning it contains legislative framework of teachers’ training in the Czech Republic which is followed by description of the teachers’ training courses at the Mendel University of Agriculture and Forestry in Brno as well as its further development.

scholarly journals Remuneration and Employee Benefits in Organizations in the Czech Republic

2017 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 357-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hana Urbancová ◽  
Markéta Šnýdrová
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Employee Benefits ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Quality Performance ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Human Resource Department ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Right ◽  
Multidimensional Statistics

In today’s highly competitive environment, the goal of organizations is to recruit, retain and sufficiently stimulate employees to give high quality performance, which may actually be achieved by a well‑developed system of remuneration and a wide range of suitably selected employee benefits. The article aims to identify and evaluate important factors influencing the area of employee remuneration and benefits offered in organizations in the Czech Republic. The research was carried out through a questionnaire survey that involved selected organizations in the Czech Republic (n = 402). The obtained primary data were processed using descriptive and multidimensional statistics. The factors examined in relation to the employee remuneration and benefits include: industries and sectors of organizations; markets in which they operate; the size of organizations by the headcount; the existence or absence of the Human Resource Department. The results confirm that the organizations that want to maintain a good position in the labour market pay attention to their personnel marketing, which is also helped by the right (suitable) system of employee remuneration and fringe benefits thanks to which they retain their employees and can increase employee satisfaction and loyalty. Employee benefits are exactly what may distinguish the organizations from their competitors in the labour market.

Whistleblowing: protection or discouragement

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 591-600
Author(s):  
Tanya Gibbs
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Employee Training ◽  
Regulatory Requirements ◽  
Protective Measures ◽  
Criminal Offense ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
English Translations ◽  
Legislative Framework ◽  
Set Up

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to survey UAE legislative initiatives affecting whistleblowing. Many studies claim that whistleblowing is one of the most effective mechanisms in fighting corruption. Either done merely to satisfy regulatory requirements or in genuine efforts to counter internal fraud, many organizations around the world incorporate whistleblowing programs. However, a lack of comprehensive whistleblower protection remains the main impediment for reporting misconduct or wrongdoing. A country’s legislative framework and its cultural and socio-economic specifics impact the effectiveness of such protective measures. Moreover, in the absence of comprehensive, stand-alone whistleblowing laws, whistleblowers can become victims not only of employers’ retaliatory actions but also of criminal and civil charges. Design/methodology/approach This paper surveys the UAE law and regulations in regard to whistleblower protection. It also raises concerns regarding their effectiveness based on the county’s unique socio-economic and cultural environment and their interplay with other legislations, which can potentially make whistleblowing a criminal offense. Findings In the absence of stand-alone whistleblowing legislation, cultural aspects and other laws can serve as deterrents for whistleblowers. It is crucial for a jurisdiction to set up an effective legal and regulatory framework to enable synergy across different laws and agencies involved. Implementation of comprehensive, stand-alone whistleblowing legislation might help provide legal certainty and clarity. Research limitations/implications In the absence of empirical studies on UAE whistleblowing, the researcher primarily relied on English translations of the country’s laws and regulations, official press releases and English media sources. Practical implications This study introduces relevant background to organizations establishing their own whistleblowing policies and employee training. Originality/value This paper examines the effectiveness of whistleblowing legislative initiatives through the prism of the country’s cultural, socio-economic and legal environment.

scholarly journals Teleworking in South Africa: Employee benefits and challenges

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas Baard ◽  
Adèle Thomas
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Virtual Work ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Employee Perceptions ◽  
Employee Benefits ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
African Context ◽  
Value Add

Orientation: Virtual working arrangements present possible benefits to organisations and their employees. However, in South Africa, few organisations have implemented teleworking as a specific form of virtual work. The benefits and challenges to teleworkers are therefore largely unknown.Research purpose: The present study aimed to identify employee perceptions of personal benefits and challenges of teleworking.Motivation for the study: The study sought to contribute insights for South African business practice in this under-researched field.Research design, approach and method: This exploratory study collected primary data through the distribution of an electronic questionnaire to 94 employees at three South African organisations, with a 67% response rate. The survey included both closed and open-ended questions that were analysed using a combination of quantitative and qualitative techniques.Main findings: Most of the internationally identified benefits of teleworking were supported by participants, such as improved productivity, increased job satisfaction and organisational loyalty, decreased stress and improved work-life balance. Challenges identified included an increase in working hours and the lack of availability of training opportunities.Practical/managerial implications: The possible employee benefits and challenges of teleworking may assist organisations in devising teleworking practices and procedures that leverage benefits and address challenges inherent in this form of work practice.Contribution/value add: The study aims to supplement the dearth of knowledge about teleworking, specifically in the South African context, to assist organisations practically in their development of this form of virtual work arrangement for the benefit of organisations and their employees.

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