Reference metadata describe statistical concepts and methodologies used for the collection and generation of data. They provide information on data quality and, since they are strongly content-oriented, assist users in interpreting the data. Reference metadata, unlike structural metadata, can be decoupled from the data.
The source of Job Vacancies (JV) have been used since 2005 from the administrative registers of Labour Offices. Data on job vacancies are recorded in compliance with the Employment Act that allows the employers to notify job vacancies (JV) to the labour office. The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MLSA) is responsible for data collection.
Since 1st January 2012 it is no longer compulsory to report job vacancies to the Labour Office in Czechia. However, there has been no decline in reported job vacancies, so it remains a valid source of JVS.
The source of Occupied Posts (OP): labour force survey (LFS). The LFS is a household survey.
2.2. Classification system
The quarterly data are broken down by economic activity (at section level) in accordance with NACE Rev. 2 - Statistical classification of economic activities in the European Community.
2.3. Coverage - sector
The data cover all the economic activities defined by NACE Rev. 2, except the activities of households as employers and the activities of extraterritorial organisations and bodies.
2.4. Statistical concepts and definitions
A 'job vacancy' is defined as a paid post that is newly created, unoccupied, or about to become vacant:
for which the employer is taking active steps and is prepared to take further steps to find a suitable candidate from outside the enterprise concerned; and
which the employer intends to fill either immediately or within a specific period of time.
‘Active steps to find a suitable candidate’ include:
notifying the job vacancy to the public employment services,
contacting a private employment agency/head hunters,
advertising the vacancy in the media (for example internet, newspapers, magazines),
advertising the vacancy on a public notice board,
approaching, interviewing or selecting possible candidates/potential recruits directly,
approaching employees and/or personal contacts,
using internships.
'Specific period of time’ refers to the maximum time the vacancy is open and intended to be filled. That period shall be unlimited; all vacancies for which active steps are continuing on the reference date shall be reported.
An 'occupied post’ means a paid post within the organisation to which an employee has been assigned.
2.5. Statistical unit
Enterprise.
2.6. Statistical population
Enterprises with one and more employees.
2.7. Reference area
The whole territory of the country.
2.8. Coverage - Time
The quarterly data are available from 2008.
2.9. Base period
Not applicable.
3.1. Source data
Identification of the source of the data
Job vacancies data come from administrative data registers of the Labour Office of Czechia. Data on occupied posts come from the Labour Force Survey (LFS) performed by the CZSO.
Coverage
- Geographical
The quarterly data on job vacancies and occupied posts are compiled at country level (NUTS1). The annual data on job vacancies and occupied posts are compiled at country level (NUTS1) and regional level (NUTS2).
- NACE
Data are available for all economic activities (Sections A to S) according to NACE Rev. 2.
- Enterprise size
All size classes
Definition of the statistical unit
For job vacancies: An entity recorded in the administrative data register (Statistical Business Register) classified by size and economic activity.
For occupied posts: A private household (according to the LFS).
Remarks
Sampling design
Base used for the sample
Not applicable
Sampling design
Not applicable
Retention/renewal of sampling units
Not applicable
Sample size
Not applicable
Stratification
Not applicable
Other sources
Maintenance agency
Not applicable
Updating frequency
Not applicable
Rules for clearance (of outdated information)
Not applicable
Voluntary/compulsory reporting and sanctions
Not applicable
Remarks
3.2. Frequency of data collection
Reference dates
Monthly frequency (15th day of the current month)
3.3. Data collection
Brief description of the data collection method(s)
Remarks
Reporting units provide their data electronically, via email, by mail, or deliver them in person. Then the data are entered into the database at the Labour Office regional branches.
The Labour Office of Czechia is an institution established by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.
3.4. Data validation
Validation rules are not applied.
3.5. Data compilation
Brief description of the weighting method
Weighting dimensions
Not applicable
Not applicable
3.6. Adjustment
MLSA takes into account legislation changes.
4.1. Quality assurance
Not applicable.
4.2. Quality management - assessment
Not applicable.
5.1. Relevance - User Needs
Description of the national users and their main needs
Remarks
There are no deviations from EU concepts and more detailed regional and activity analysis can be provided relatively easily. All Eurostat´s needs as expressed in Regulation (EC) No 453/2008 are regarded as completely met.
The use of administrative source would in theory also permit further analysis as it provides more information relating to the type of vacancy rather than just occupation. Czech Statistical Office has the ability to join data from MLSA with the characteristics/parameters from the Business Register.
For each vacancy the following is declared:
Identification number
Size coverage
Sector in the national economy
Activity coverage
Regional breakdown (place of employer, working place)
Occupational coverage
Permanent or temporary post
Full time or part time post
Date the employment begins
5.2. Relevance - User Satisfaction
Extent to which the needs of national users are satisfied (voluntary)
Remarks
Optional
5.3. Completeness
Description of missing variables and missing breakdowns of the variables
Report progress on the implementation measures regarding quarterly job vacancies statistics of Regulation (EC) No 453/2008, including
- a detailed plan and timetable for completing implementation
- a summary of the remaining deviations from EU concepts
Data source fully complies with requirements given by Regulation (EC) No 453/2008.
There is no plan and no timetable because in our quarterly job vacancies statistics is no deviation from the EU concepts, already.
5.3.1. Data completeness - rate
100%.
6.1. Accuracy - overall
Not applicable.
6.2. Sampling error
Not applicable.
6.2.1. Sampling error - indicators
Coefficient of variation (taking into account the sampling design) or estimated sampling error for the number of job vacancies (see guidelines).
Not applicable
6.3. Non-sampling error
Information on variables with non-negligible measurement and processing errors
Information on main sources of (non-negligible) measurement and processing errors and, if available, on methods applied for correction
Estimation bias: An assessment of the non-sampling errors, in terms of the absolute number of vacant posts, for the total number of job vacancies and, where possible, for aggregation level of NACE Rev. 2 specified in Annex 1 to this Regulation and size classes (1-9, 10 + employees).
Remarks
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
6.3.1. Coverage error
Description of any difference between the reference population and the study population
Description of classification errors
Description of any difference between the reference dates and the reference quarter
Any other relevant information
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
6.3.1.1. Over-coverage - rate
Not applicable.
6.3.1.2. Common units - proportion
Not applicable.
6.3.2. Measurement error
Not applicable.
6.3.3. Non response error
See below.
6.3.3.1. Unit non-response - rate
Unit response rate
Not applicable
6.3.3.2. Item non-response - rate
Not applicable.
6.3.4. Processing error
See below.
6.3.4.1. Imputation - rate
Item imputation rate and methods and, where possible, the effect of imputation on the estimates for the variables transmitted
Not applicable
6.3.5. Model assumption error
If modelling is used, include a description of the models used. Particular emphasis should be given to models for imputation or grossing-up to correct for unit non-response.
Not applicable
6.4. Seasonal adjustment
Brief description of seasonal adjustment procedures, in particular with regard to the European Statistical System guidelines on seasonal adjustment which have been endorsed and supported by the SPC.
As per Article 3(3) of Regulation (EC) No 453/2008, the transmission of seasonally adjusted data began when 16 observed quarterly periods were available at the aggregation level of NACE Rev. 2.
Figures (for both vacancies and posts) have been seasonally adjusted since the first quarter 2012 using software Demetra 2.2. Automated Module, Tramo/Seats, by the direct method.
Provide a revision history, including the revisions in the published number of job vacancies and a summary of the reasons for the revisions.
Nature of the data employed (administrative data source) excludes any revision to be carried out.
6.6.1. Data revision - average size
Not applicable.
7.1. Timeliness
The CZSO obtains administrative data on the 20th day of each month from the MLSA database. After the data is obtained, it is connected with the Business Register and process into required categories.
15 days.
7.1.1. Time lag - first result
Information on the time span between the release of data at national level and the reference period of the data.
According to Commission Regulation (EC) No 19/2009 of 13 January 2009 implementing Regulation (EC) No 453/2008, Article 3, member states will provide data within 70 days of the end of the referenced quarter. Those Member States whose number of employees represents more than 3 % of the total number of employees in the EU provide their data within 45 days.
The target for finalising the CZSO's results nationally is 45 days after the end of the reference quarter for quarterly data and 90 days after the end of the reference year for annual data: these targets are set in order to provide data to Eurostat rather than for national purposes.
7.1.2. Time lag - final result
Not applicable.
7.2. Punctuality
By respecting user's expressed needs, and doing so consistently, the CZSO's data on the number of job vacancies can be considered as perfectly timely and punctual.
7.2.1. Punctuality - delivery and publication
Deadlines for the respondents to reply, also covering recalls and follow-ups
Period of the fieldwork
Period of data processing
Dates of publication of first results
Remarks
Job vacancies data come from administrative data registers of the Labour Office of Czechia. Data on occupied posts come from the Labour Force Survey (LFS) performed by the CZSO. Therefore this question is not applicable.
Job vacancies data come from administrative data registers of the Labour Office of Czechia. Data on occupied posts come from the Labour Force Survey (LFS) performed by the CZSO. Therefore this question is not applicable.
Information on differences between national and European concepts, and — to the extent possible — their effects on the estimation.
No difrerences between national and European concepts. The CZSO has fully implemented the recommendations of Eurostat with respect to the definitions of concepts, the use of standard classifications, the coverage of the compiled results, the choice of type of statistical unit, and the choice of a quarterly and annual frequencies, the resulting data are believed to be largely comparable with that of other EU Member States.
A single methodology is used within the whole country. No methodology change has been introduced. The statistics is comparable since 2005. No interruption of the time series since 2005.
An in-depth one-off comparison was made with the results of the large scale pilot survey that was carried out in August 2005. A more complete presentation of the results of that pilot survey, and of the comparison of the administrative and statistical survey data was provided in the final report of the PHARE 2003 project on job vacancies.
8.1.1. Asymmetry for mirror flow statistics - coefficient
Not applicable.
8.2. Comparability - over time
Information on changes in definitions, coverage and methods in any two consecutive quarters, and their effects on the estimation.
Remarks
There are no changes in definitions, coverage and methods in any two consecutive quarters.
8.2.1. Length of comparable time series
Not applicable.
8.3. Coherence - cross domain
Comparisons of data on the number of vacant jobs from other relevant sources when available, in total and broken down by NACE at section level when relevant, and reasons if the values differ considerably.
The Beveridge Curve reflects the relationship between vacancies and unemployment (see annex).
Regarding the comparision of employees (LFS data) and occupied posts (JVS data), the differences are only slight and inconsequential.
Dissemination scheme, including to whom the results are sent
Periodicity of national publication
References for publications of core results, including those with commentary in the form of text, graphs, maps, etc.
Information on what results, if any, are sent to reporting units included in the sample
The CZSO publishes the quarterly JVS in the publication of Social and Economic Development of Czechia 90 days after the end of a reference quarter.
quarterly
Indicators of Social and Economic Development of Czechia - 4. quarter of 2021
Job vacancies data come from administrative data registers of the Labour Office of Czechia. Data on occupied posts come from the Labour Force Survey (LFS) performed by the CZSO. Therefore this question is not applicable.
The CZSO publishes the quarterly JVS data in the publication “Indicators of Social and Economic Development of Czechia” 90 days after the end of a reference quarter.
The source of Job Vacancies (JV) have been used since 2005 from the administrative registers of Labour Offices. Data on job vacancies are recorded in compliance with the Employment Act that allows the employers to notify job vacancies (JV) to the labour office. The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MLSA) is responsible for data collection.
Since 1st January 2012 it is no longer compulsory to report job vacancies to the Labour Office in Czechia. However, there has been no decline in reported job vacancies, so it remains a valid source of JVS.
The source of Occupied Posts (OP): labour force survey (LFS). The LFS is a household survey.
Not Applicable
A 'job vacancy' is defined as a paid post that is newly created, unoccupied, or about to become vacant:
for which the employer is taking active steps and is prepared to take further steps to find a suitable candidate from outside the enterprise concerned; and
which the employer intends to fill either immediately or within a specific period of time.
‘Active steps to find a suitable candidate’ include:
notifying the job vacancy to the public employment services,
contacting a private employment agency/head hunters,
advertising the vacancy in the media (for example internet, newspapers, magazines),
advertising the vacancy on a public notice board,
approaching, interviewing or selecting possible candidates/potential recruits directly,
approaching employees and/or personal contacts,
using internships.
'Specific period of time’ refers to the maximum time the vacancy is open and intended to be filled. That period shall be unlimited; all vacancies for which active steps are continuing on the reference date shall be reported.
An 'occupied post’ means a paid post within the organisation to which an employee has been assigned.
Enterprise.
Enterprises with one and more employees.
The whole territory of the country.
Not Applicable
Not applicable.
Not Applicable
Brief description of the weighting method
Weighting dimensions
Not applicable
Not applicable
Identification of the source of the data
Job vacancies data come from administrative data registers of the Labour Office of Czechia. Data on occupied posts come from the Labour Force Survey (LFS) performed by the CZSO.
Coverage
- Geographical
The quarterly data on job vacancies and occupied posts are compiled at country level (NUTS1). The annual data on job vacancies and occupied posts are compiled at country level (NUTS1) and regional level (NUTS2).
- NACE
Data are available for all economic activities (Sections A to S) according to NACE Rev. 2.
- Enterprise size
All size classes
Definition of the statistical unit
For job vacancies: An entity recorded in the administrative data register (Statistical Business Register) classified by size and economic activity.
For occupied posts: A private household (according to the LFS).
Remarks
Sampling design
Base used for the sample
Not applicable
Sampling design
Not applicable
Retention/renewal of sampling units
Not applicable
Sample size
Not applicable
Stratification
Not applicable
Other sources
Maintenance agency
Not applicable
Updating frequency
Not applicable
Rules for clearance (of outdated information)
Not applicable
Voluntary/compulsory reporting and sanctions
Not applicable
Remarks
Not Applicable
The CZSO obtains administrative data on the 20th day of each month from the MLSA database. After the data is obtained, it is connected with the Business Register and process into required categories.
15 days.
Information on differences between national and European concepts, and — to the extent possible — their effects on the estimation.
No difrerences between national and European concepts. The CZSO has fully implemented the recommendations of Eurostat with respect to the definitions of concepts, the use of standard classifications, the coverage of the compiled results, the choice of type of statistical unit, and the choice of a quarterly and annual frequencies, the resulting data are believed to be largely comparable with that of other EU Member States.
A single methodology is used within the whole country. No methodology change has been introduced. The statistics is comparable since 2005. No interruption of the time series since 2005.
An in-depth one-off comparison was made with the results of the large scale pilot survey that was carried out in August 2005. A more complete presentation of the results of that pilot survey, and of the comparison of the administrative and statistical survey data was provided in the final report of the PHARE 2003 project on job vacancies.
Information on changes in definitions, coverage and methods in any two consecutive quarters, and their effects on the estimation.
Remarks
There are no changes in definitions, coverage and methods in any two consecutive quarters.
