A fifth of Czech companies considering layoffs due to rising energy costs

Up to a fifth of Czech companies are considering laying off staff to make up for rising energy costs. The rise in energy prices has affected enterprises with a high consumption, such as glass making companies, ceramics manufacturers, steel producers and food producers particularly badly. The layoffs should concern mainly administrative staff, but also manual workers and people in IT positions. Companies in the Karlovy Vary and Zlin regions are reported to be facing the biggest problems.