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Interview

Leading Thru’ Innovation: Colette Matz Discusses Novartis Hungary’s Plans

Colette Matz, the newly appointed leader at Novartis Hungary who replaced Matt Zeller, shares her excitement and vision for the...

HR

Unemployment Rate at 4.4% in March

The unemployment rate in Hungary stood at 4.4% in March 2024, according to data by the Central Statistical Office (KSH)....

Interview

BioTechUSA CEO Charts Course for New Heights After Successful 2023

In an exclusive interview, Bálint Lévai, CEO and co-owner of BioTechUSA, discusses how strategic diversification and relentless focus on employee...

HR

Job Fair and Career Prep at Corvinus Starts Tomorrow

More than 200 job offers will be on display at this year's Corvinus University Career Expo on April 24-25, where...

HR

Budapest Airport Building on ‘Strong Employer Brand’ and ‘Vibe’

Zsuzsa Zahorán-Pirisi, the Chief Human Resources Officer at Budapest Airport, talks with the Budapest Business Journal about the HR challenges...

HR

MBH Bank’s Post-merger HR Vision

Kitti Dobi, chief HR officer at MBH Bank, reflects on the HR challenges and successes of MBH Bank one year...

HR

1/3 of White-collar Employees Work From Home 1-2 Days/Week

More than a third of Hungarian white-collar workers work from home for at least one or two days, according to...

HR

120,000 Guest Workers Employed in Hungary

Around 120,000 guest workers are employed in Hungary at present, State Secretary for Employment Sándor Czomba said in a statement...

HR

AmCham Looking for Healthcare Committee Chair

The American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary is calling for nominations for its healthcare committee chair position. The chairperson leads...

HR

2/3 of Hungarians Have Basic Expectation of Home Office

According to nearly two-thirds of Hungarian employees, working from home is a basic expectation in those areas where it is...

HR

Hungary Labor Market Reserve Over 300,000

Hungary's potential labor reserve reached 315,000 people in the fourth quarter, data compiled by the Central Statistical Office (KSH) show....

HR

Close to 93,000 Foreign Nationals Employed in Hungary

About 92,700 foreign nationals were employed in Hungary in 2023, data compiled by the Central Statistical Office (KSH) show....

HR

Wages at BUD Group up 55% in 2 Years

Due to wage increases over the past two years, implemented in line with inflation and the changes in the economic...

Interview

Treatment of Lumbar Spine Disorders

Spinal problems can cause severe pain and a decrease in quality of life. Many patients, driven by fear of surgery,...

Appointments

New CEO at Metro Hungary

As of April 1, 2024, Vladimir Gnjidić was appointed CEO of METRO Hungary, replacing Thierry Guillon-Verne, who was appointed as...

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...