A survey by the Chamber of Commerce shows that almost half of the employers intend to raise their employees’ wages in 2015. The employers quote increasing profits and economic growth as the reason for the wage hikes. Larger companies and employers in manufacturing, building and services most often said they were planning to raise wages. The average intended wage hike was 3%.
English: http://www.radio.cz/en/section/business/economic-growth-spurs-wage-hikes
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