COMPARISON OF SUPPORT FOR TRAINING OF EMPLOYEES OF METALLURGICAL COMPANIES IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC AND CHINA

Abstract

Metallurgy is one of the main industrial sectors which has a significant effect on the economic development of countries. Through the implementation of modern technologies, globalization has stimulated development of the metallurgical sector and delivered overall changes in the need for human capital and human resource management. The automation of production processes has reduced the number of jobs and added uncertainty to the future of work in this field. The sector's attractiveness as a potential employer has gradually decreased, as has interest in related fields of study. In just a few years, industrial enterprises have experienced a shortage of skilled labour. Both individual organizations and their governments have focused on supporting activities to attract, retain and promote the personal development of employees. The Czech Republic, which is a member of the European Union, has certain advantages in these activities compared to China, which, by contrast, is a world leader in the volume of iron and steel production. The paper investigates the current positions of these two countries in the area of support for employees of metallurgical companies. It examines problematic areas and potential solutions to improve the current situation.