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MBH Bank Says it is Building a Workplace for Every Generation

MBH Bank earned Top Employer recognition for the third consecutive year thanks to its inclusive culture, wide-ranging support programs, and...

HR

MÁV Remains Largest Employer in Hungary as BMW Expands

Among companies reporting monthly headcount data, Hungarian State Railways (MÁV) remains Hungary's largest employer, with nearly 50,000 people across its...

HR

New Employment Regulations Impede Recruitment of Foreign Nationals

It’s been a quieter, more complicated start to the year than usual for Stuart McAlister, managing director and founding owner...

HR

EU Pay Transparency Directive to Reshape Hiring and Compensation Practices in Hungary

Hungarian employers are preparing for sweeping changes as a new European Union directive on pay transparency takes effect, requiring companies...

HR

Hungary’s HR Leaders to Gather at Benefit Share Conference Amid Workforce Challenges

Addressing the growing complexity of managing this diverse workforce is the focus of the upcoming Benefit Share Conference, set to...

HR

Gov’t Aims to Boost Employment Rate to 85% by 2030

Hungary's government aims to raise the employment rate in the 20-64 age group to 85% by 2030, the state secretary...

Interview

Ewelina Zawadzka: Controlling the Controllable, Embracing the Change

The BBJ speaks with Ewelina Zawadzka, GM of the Coca-Cola Company in Hungary since July 2023, about how diverse teams...

Interview

Results of ‘Economic Neutrality’ Measured in Billions of EUR, Hipa Says

Hungary’s approach to investment promotion is economic neutrality and connectivity put into practice, and these strategies are already delivering tangible...

Interview

CTP Hungary Strengthens Position with New Management, Strategic Developments, Key Leasing Deals

CTP Hungary’s managing director, Ferenc Gondi, discusses how Hungary remains a pillar of the company’s expansion, with significant leasing deals,...

HR

Nearly Half of Hungarian Employees Open to Change Jobs

Almost one in two Hungarian employees aged 18 to 65 are either actively seeking a new job or open to...

Appointments

Marta Zawadzka Rejoins TriGranit as Head of Leasing and Asset Management

Marta Zawadzka has rejoined TriGranit after nearly a decade as head of Leasing and Asset Management. She will oversee leasing...

Podcasts

Banking for a Sustainable Future

The latest Corvinus Business Intelligence Podcast, entitled “Banking for a Sustainable Future” is now available on the bbj.hu website....

Appointments

Indotek Group Appoints Top Austrian Finance Strategist Florian Nowotny as Group CFO

Pan-European property investment conglomerate Indotek Group announced the appointment of Austrian corporate finance expert Florian Nowotny as group chief financial...

HR

Hungary’s Unemployment Rate Eases to 4.5% in February, Employment Holds Steady

Hungary’s labor market remained stable in February, with 4.68 million people employed and the unemployment rate dipping slightly to 4.5%,...

Podcasts

Navigating Global Banking and Leadership – CBI Podcast

The latest Corvinus Business Intelligence Podcast, “Navigating Global Banking and Leadership” is now available online, featuring Veronika Špaňárová, managing director...

Appointments

Hera Cuku Named Managing Director of Lilly Hungary

Eli Lilly has appointed Hera Cuku as managing director of Lilly Hungária Kft., bringing international leadership experience and a scientific...

Interview

Rethinking Data Strategies From Storage to Recovery

As Hungarian businesses manage increasingly fragmented data and face more sophisticated cyberthreats, reliable recovery is becoming a board-level priority....

Inside View

Investing in Hungary’s Wind Renaissance: What Wind Tender Means for Stakeholders

Hungary has launched its most ambitious wind energy initiative in nearly two decades, opening a new chapter in the country’s...

Appointments

Géza Palocsay Named Managing Director of Douglas Central Europe

Géza Palocsay has been appointed managing director of Douglas Central Europe, overseeing the beauty retailer’s operations in Hungary, the Czech...

Inside View

Energy Efficiency Also a Tax Opportunity

Diversifying Hungary’s energy supply has been on the agenda for years. The rapid expansion of solar power is a major...

Inside View

The Price of Medicine: How Discrediting a Competitor Became EUR 1 bln Competition law Risk

EU competition law does not prohibit a company from being a market leader; a dominant position can be a natural...

MSD Hungary Managing Director Sean R. Smith to Take Global Role

Sean R. Smith will conclude his assignment as managing director of MSD Hungary at the end of 2026 and move...

Forvis Mazars Appoints Three New Partners in Hungary

International audit and advisory firm Forvis Mazars has appointed Gabriella Gábor, Zoltán Betyák and Gergely Simon as partners in Hungary,...

Netlock Appoints George Tilesch to Lead AI and Global Strategy

Hungarian digital trust services provider Netlock has appointed Hungarian-American AI expert Dr. George Tilesch to its senior leadership team, effective...

Citi Appoints Zoltán Schwardy as Country Officer and Banking Head for Hungary

Citi has announced the appointment of Zoltán Schwardy as Citi country officer (CCO) and banking head for Hungary, effective Sept....

Hera Cuku Named Managing Director of Lilly Hungary

Eli Lilly has appointed Hera Cuku as managing director of Lilly Hungária Kft., bringing international leadership experience and a scientific...

Rethinking Data Strategies From Storage to Recovery

As Hungarian businesses manage increasingly fragmented data and face more sophisticated cyberthreats, reliable recovery is becoming a board-level priority....

DUIHK Central to the German-Hungarian Bilateral Economic Relationship

Róbert Keszte became president of the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) in 2025. In this interview with the...

Workload Outweighs Pay as Source of Workplace Distress

Workload, lack of recognition and job insecurity drive workplace distress among Hungarian employees, while pay remains their top priority, according...

CBRE Hungary Expands China Desk as Chinese Clients Pursue European Projects

CBRE Hungary has appointed Tu Yunfeng as business development manager at its China Desk, expanding the Budapest-based team as Chinese...

Investing in Hungary’s Wind Renaissance: What Wind Tender Means for Stakeholders

Hungary has launched its most ambitious wind energy initiative in nearly two decades, opening a new chapter in the country’s...

Géza Palocsay Named Managing Director of Douglas Central Europe

Géza Palocsay has been appointed managing director of Douglas Central Europe, overseeing the beauty retailer’s operations in Hungary, the Czech...

Energy Efficiency Also a Tax Opportunity

Diversifying Hungary’s energy supply has been on the agenda for years. The rapid expansion of solar power is a major...

Hungary’s Unemployment Rate Reaches 4.7% in August

Hungary’s unemployment rate stood at 4.7% in August, with 229,000 people unemployed and 4.654 mln employed among those aged 15-74,...

Realis Group Plans International Expansion as Krisztián Hornok Joins as Partner

Krisztián Hornok has joined Realis Group as a partner as the company prepares to expand its real estate business beyond...

The Price of Medicine: How Discrediting a Competitor Became EUR 1 bln Competition law Risk

EU competition law does not prohibit a company from being a market leader; a dominant position can be a natural...