In an AI-driven job market, new skills open career doors for expats in Czechia

If you’re an expat worker or job hunter in Czechia, you’ve probably heard the buzz (and maybe the worries) about AI shaking up the job market. A new report from Manpower, one of the world’s largest employment agencies, confirms it: AI is already reshaping workplaces across the country, and the changes aren’t slowing down.

Whether you’re in business services, marketing, or IT, AI is altering not just how work gets done, but the skills employers expect. That might feel daunting, but it’s also a signal to get ahead of the curve. 

"The digitalization of the labor market is inevitable,” states Jaroslava Rezlerová, CEO of Manpower Czech Republic. “What we can influence is the way we prepare for it.”

According to Manpower, over 70 percent of Czech employers expect significant changes to roles in IT, logistics, production, sales, and marketing over the next five years. 

Yet there’s a feeling that many companies aren’t fully preparing their teams, despite having expectations that employees are sufficiently familiar with AI. The new research also shows that only 28 percent of IT staff regularly receive training in new technologies, leaving a large skills gap for employees to bridge. 

Given these market gaps, it’s clear that employees who master AI literacy, which includes the ability to use AI and understand its limits, risks, and ethical aspects, will have a significantly better chance of career growth. 

AI’s rise doesn’t mean humans are obsolete—far from it. According to Manpower, most AI applications complement human work rather than replace it. 

Roles that combine technical skills with strategic thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving remain in high demand. Those who can work alongside AI, using it to enhance productivity while adding uniquely human insight, will have the edge. 

Humans will still need other humans to succeed. “This is where the space for human leadership and the importance of HR, which connects technology with people, arises,” adds Rezlerová.

Companies increasingly rely on AI tools, from recruitment to operational workflows, but the technology comes with significant risks, especially in cybersecurity. 

It offers an important and essential opportunity for upskilling: professionals who can safely navigate AI are in high demand. According to Manpower's insights, more than four in 10 chief information officers cite security as their top concern, and 77 percent of firms plan to boost cybersecurity investment.

Employers value not only technical know-how, but also the ability to integrate AI responsibly, balancing automation with human judgment. Mastering AI today means protecting digital assets and contributing to ethically sound, secure workplaces, allowing savvy job seekers skilled in this area a competitive edge.

In today’s Czech job market, understanding AI is no longer optional: it’s essential. Understanding AI and how it fits into your role could be the advantage that lands you your next job, adds impressive skills to your career toolkit, and even opens unexpected professional paths.