Finding a job as an English-speaking expat can be quite a challenge, especially when you are looking for a company that has your best interests in mind. How about you skip the stage where you frantically ask for advice and search through reviews and leave it to us? We collected the top 10 expat-friendly companies to work for in the Czech Republic to make your life a little easier.
Looking for the perfect job offer as an expat doesn’t just boil down to English as the only language required. Here’s a list of criteria upon which we based our selection:
Recruitment process
Does the company advertise jobs, accept applications and conduct interviews in English? Do they also provide help with necessary bureaucratic documentation to ease the process?
International culture
Does the company celebrate and promote its international culture? What does the ratio of expat/ international to native employees look like?
Company language
Does the company use English as their working language? Or is internal communication and documents also available in English or more languages?
Flexible working location
Are remote working options available to accommodate expats who may wish to visit home more often and work from there?
Company mission and vision statement
Does the company have any diversity related goals? Is their company vision statement centred around diversity? Do they celebrate and prioritise diversity as their mission?
Based on these criteria we selected the following top 10 English speaking and expat-friendly companies to work for in the Czech Republic:
1. Kiwi.com
Travel
Kiwi opens up travel opportunities for all by providing budget-friendly and convenient travel options that other search tools simply can’t. Kiwi combines flights, trains, and buses to create unique itineraries for travellers that other search engines can’t find. The company cherishes individuals and clear communication: “We believe that constructive, honest feedback is an opportunity to grow and we learn from our failures. At the same time, recognition and appreciation is a major part of our culture. We communicate clearly and often and we listen to each other”. Kiwi believes that the best work comes from happiness and makes it a priority among their employees.
2. Mews
Property Management
Mews revolutionizes hospitality by providing hotel management solutions that drive exceptional experiences for guests and travellers. Working with over 2000 hotels in 70 countries worldwide, the company values its open international community, human approach and resilience. Having a “work hard, play hard” mentality, Mews is no stranger to hosting events that bring employees together no matter their location. With around 50% of both EU and non-EU expats working at the company’s Prague headquarters, as well as offices worldwide, Mews makes for a truly multicultural workplace with a passion for their line of work.
3. Oracle
Software
Oracle provides top-notch cloud applications and infrastructure solutions for businesses. Their mission is to help people see data in new ways, discover insights and unlock endless possibilities. At Oracle, differences aren’t just respected — they are celebrated. The company believes that innovation starts with inclusion and to create the future, people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities are needed. Oracle is committed to creating a workplace where all kinds of people can do their best work.
4. Mondi
Manufacturing
Mondi is a leader in packaging and paper, delighting customers with innovative and sustainable packaging and paper solutions. With nearly 26,000 people across more than 30 countries, including the Czech Republic, Mondi centers respect and care as their key values for employees. Their approach is designed to promote diversity, eliminate bias, and support equal opportunity across their operations. Mondi is committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment where all can thrive. Naturally, being a part of a team that strives towards a more sustainable world is always a bonus! Get to know Mondi better here.
5. Elastic
Security
Elastic powers security and search solutions for thousands of companies worldwide to find documents, monitor infrastructure, protect against security threats, and more. With clients like Slack, Uber and Netflix, Elastic truly excels at what it does. Diversity makes up an important part of the company’s identity. Elastic has a “life-friendly” philosophy that recognizes the importance of flexibility and inclusivity, with several workplace awards to show for it.
6. Ataccama
Software
Ataccama’s main goal is making data management easy. As a growing software company developing an AI-powered platform to help customers process, manage and monitor data, Ataccama covers the entire solution lifecycle, from enablement, training, and strategic consulting to project delivery and support. With over 22 nationalities and 350+ Ataccamers, the company describes its employees’ experience as a #NotYourAverageJob with a caring and welcoming culture that puts community first. Ataccama doesn’t believe in a boring work environment and makes it a priority to make Ataccamers happy with team events and gifts of appreciation.
7. Keboola
Data management
Keboola enables data engineers, data analysts, and analytics engineers to collaborate on analytics and automation as a team, from extraction, transformation, data management, and pipeline orchestration to reverse ETL. Keboola is trusted by both startups and large companies worldwide to boost productivity and time savings. The company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, consultants, and job applicants: “We hire based on skill and culture fit. It really is that simple”. Keboola is all about teamwork and ensuring that every member of the team is able to balance their life and career.
8. Zebra Technologies
Hardware and Software digital solutions
A world leader in innovative digital solutions, hardware and software, Zebra ensures optimized workflows, operations, and decisions in real-time for efficient, impactful results. Zebra Technologies empowers the front line of business in retail/ e-commerce, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, healthcare, public sector and other industries to achieve a performance edge. With more than 10,000 partners across 100 countries, the company provides better visibility through industry-tailored, end-to-end solutions that intelligently connect people, assets and data to help our customers make business-critical decisions. Zebra is built on a diverse team that allows for innovation and success.
9. Accenture
Information technology company
Accenture specializes in information technology services and consulting. As of 2022, they have been recognized among Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 20 consecutive years. Accenture is a global team with 674K employees worldwide and 200 cities with office locations, including Prague. With a culture of equality, the company takes a stand against exclusion and prejudice with actions against racism and ableism. Accenture values its global network, integrity and respect for the individual.
10. Avast
Software
Avast offers award-winning cross-platform internet security applications that ensure safety and privacy for all. They describe their mission as aiming to “change the balance of trust on the internet in favor of the individual” and value digital freedom. Avast believes in reflecting the diverse world around them in their team, and affirms that a safe digital world should be built by everyone. As one of the largest cybersecurity companies in the world, Avast strives to pioneer inclusivity, as well as makes an effort to build an organization that embraces the people, cultures, and nations that make up our world. What’s not to love?
key takeaways and room for improvement
The Czech Republic is rich in expat-friendly companies, especially in the tech sector. The best part is – you don’t necessarily have to be tech-savvy to work in one of them. Such companies require all kinds of professionals, so you can always find their spot. Companies with a global presence seem to take all the prizes in expat-friendliness, mainly due to their remote and multicultural working environment.
In the modern world, the need for companies that are open to employees worldwide is ever-growing, and accepting exceptional talent from all over the world can only benefit employers.
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