Czech companies plan new hiring
The labor market in the Czech Republic is showing strong growth signals ahead of the first quarter of 2026. According to a survey published by Deník N and conducted by ManpowerGroup, 38% of Czech companies expect to increase their workforce. By contrast, only 18% of employers anticipate a reduction in staff. The survey involved 518 employers from both the public and private sectors, providing a broad and representative overview of employment expectations in the country.
Best start of the year for employment since 2008
The data point to what is described as the strongest start of the year for employment in the Czech Republic since 2008. The net employment outlook, calculated as the difference between companies planning to hire and those expecting job cuts, reaches 20 percentage points. This represents a significant improvement compared with the fourth quarter of 2025, with an increase of six points. On a year-on-year basis, the indicator rises by nine points, confirming a positive trend and growing business confidence.
Sectors with the highest demand for workers
Hiring expectations are not evenly distributed across all sectors of the economy. The strongest recruitment plans are reported in the financial and insurance sector, the automotive industry, and the technology sector. These areas emerge as the main drivers of job creation in the Czech Republic. The data highlight the central role these industries play in the national economy and their importance in generating new employment opportunities.
A dynamic labor market heading into 2026
Overall, the ManpowerGroup survey outlines a favorable scenario for the Czech labor market at the beginning of 2026. The high share of companies planning to hire, combined with a net employment outlook at its highest level in years, points to a phase of expansion. These positive trends reinforce the Czech Republic’s position as one of the most dynamic labor markets in Central Europe, with job opportunities concentrated in key economic sectors.
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