The Institute of Philosophy of the Czech Academy of Sciences has long supported the internationalisation of its working environment and the development of international cooperation. To further these efforts, it is now establishing a Welcome Office, which also includes individual buddy support. The aim of this initiative is to help international employees and guests arrive in the Czech Republic, find their bearings in a new environment, and integrate into the working life of the Institute.
The Welcome Office provides practical, organisational and informational support to international staff during the onboarding process and throughout their time at the Institute of Philosophy of the Czech Academy of Sciences. This initiative forms part of the Institute’s human resources and recruitment support.
Main Areas of Support
- The Welcome Office assists international colleagues primarily with:
- navigating the internal processes of the Institute of Philosophy of the Czech Academy of Sciences;
- administrative and practical matters related to their arrival and stay;
- navigating everyday life in Prague and the Czech Republic;
- finding accommodation and communicating with real estate agencies;
- opening a bank account;
- communicating with public authorities and other institutions;
- obtaining basic information about health insurance, transport and everyday life in the Czech Republic;
- integrating into the workplace community and academic environment.
Information Support for International Staff and Guests
As part of the Welcome Office activities, information and orientation materials for international employees and guests are being developed and continuously updated. They contain practical information on employment, residence in the Czech Republic, the internal processes of the Institute of Philosophy of the Czech Academy of Sciences, and everyday life in Prague.
Support is provided in both Czech and English. In delivering this support, the Institute of Philosophy of the Czech Academy of Sciences also cooperates with relevant external institutions, such as the EURAXESS network and the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic.
Contact
Mgr. Hana Bulejová
Buddy
Office 115/a
E-mail:
Tel.: +420 221 183 213
Project Funding
The establishment and operation of the Welcome Office are supported by a grant from the Jan Amos Komenský Operational Programme of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, registration no. CZ.02.01.01/00/23_026/0011441.
