Determinanty rezervní mzdy a mzdových očekávání zaměstnanců v České republice v roce 2025

This bachelor’s thesis analyzes the determinants of reservation wage and wage expectations among employees in the Czech Republic in 2025. The aim of this thesis is to identify the influence of selected financial and non-financial factors, particularly flexibility, working conditions, stress, and sociodemographic characteristics. The theoretical framework of the thesis is grounded in job search theory, human capital theory, and the theory of compensatory wage differentials. The research utilizes primary data from an anonymous online survey of 507 economically active respondents arranged by STEM/MARK in 2025 and subsequent statistical analysis, primarily involving multiple linear regression using the ordinary least squares (OLS) method. The results show that the reservation wage is not determined solely by financial compensation but is statistically significantly associated with the possibility of working from home and a higher level of education. The analysis also reveals that gender plays a significant role, with men setting a higher reservation wage than women even after controlling for other variables, and that satisfaction with working hours is associated with a smaller wage gap. Conversely, the influence of work-related stress and demotivators was not found to be statistically significant in the sample. The study shows that non-monetary factors play a crucial role in determining wage demands. These findings can be utilized for example by HR professionals when setting compensation and in discussions regarding the effectiveness of employee benefits in the Czech Republic.