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Reason vs. Emotions: How do make decisions?

Decisions, decisions. We all make them – from the time we choose our socks in the morning to the moment we decide to turn off Netflix (or close a book) and go to sleep. But, how do people make decisions? What role do reason, emotions or pressure from the environment play?

Explore Pálava with ancient hunters-gatherers and wine

Pálava, located in South Moravia, is full of interesting sites and historical treasures. There are many local castles, palaces, ruins, and other fascinating buildings worth seeing, but this is not what we have in mind. This time we invite you to venture a little further into the past and follow the footsteps of mammoth hunters from the dawn of history.

Just be better than Bob: Ups and downs of competitiveness

Competitiveness is something that has accompanied each of us, in different ways, throughout our lives. We try to keep up with classmates at school, with our competitors at sport competitions, with our siblings and colleagues at work. We want to be better.

Enjoy the best of Moravian wine in Valtice

Among connoisseurs, Valtice town is often called the capital of wine. Take a short walk around the city and soon you will see that it is not an exaggeration, but a simple fact. Visit the Wine Salon, one of the wine shops, wine bars or the wine museum. There is even a wine college! If you need to cool down a bit, you can take a walk around Valtice’s underground system and then explore the educational wine trail.

New Garmin Phoenix 6 smart GPS watches. Will they beat the competition?

The personal electronics company Garmin supplies not only the Czech market with more and more sophisticated and truly smarter watches. These include the new Phoenix 6 series. What makes them even better than the previous Phoenix 5? Will they succeed compared to other competitors?

More must-see places in Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary is the most visited spa town in the Czech Republic, but it would be a mistake to think that healing spring water is the only thing it can offer. The multicultural city – also known as Carlsbad – is famous also for its film festival, beautiful architecture and top-quality glassmaking. However, it is mainly the colonnades, city parks and other places made for relaxation and creates the unforgettable atmosphere of Karlovy Vary.

Virtual teams have real (communication) problems. How to fix them?

“Due to lack of team skills you are not a suitable candidate for the position.“ Not many HR specialists would write something as blunt and straightforward, but it could very well be the truth. Over the last few years, many firms who are looking to hire new people are focused more on soft skills rather than knowledge.