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Number of jobseekers falls by close to 8,200 in May

The number of registered jobseekers in Hungary reached 233,615 in May, 8,177 fewer than in the previous month, state news...

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Only 1/3 of Hungarians satisfied with employment

Globally, 71% of employees are satisfied with their work to some extent, but only 33% of Hungarians said so, according...

Interview

Spring’s allergy season – the heat is on

Allergy season is here again, with symptoms that are unfortunately familiar to many adults and children. But some people don't...

Interview

Supporting Diversity and Sustainability, Pushing Electromobility

In an exclusive interview, the Budapest Business Journal talks with Italian Fabiola Attorri, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Hungária Kft., about gender...

HR

Local labor markets ready to recruit after Tungsram layoffs

Employers in Kisvárda or the surrounding area could employ "more than half" of the workers Hungarian lighting maker Tungsram will...

HR

Number of sole proprietorships rises to 608,000

The number of sole proprietors has already increased to more than 608,000, according to hrportal.hu....

Appointments

New managing director at LG Electronics Hungary

Sung Sik Choi took over as the new managing director of LG Electronics Hungary in April, according to a press...

HR

Poland’s unemployment rate slightly down in April

Poland's estimated unemployment rate in April stood at 5.3%, against 5.4% in March, the family and social policy minister said...

HR

Post-pandemic Recruitment: Market Knowledge Essential for Successful Partnerships

Uncertainty has determined recruiters’ days for more than two years now. Accelerated digitalization and the pandemic rearranged employer-employee relationships, working...

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Market Talk: COVID Wanes but Supply Issues, war Loom Over Growth

Leading players from the Hungarian recruitment agency sector talk with the Budapest Business Journal about the challenges and opportunities in...

HR

Hybrid Working Shakes up the Market, Seen to Stay for Some Time

After the impact of coronavirus introduced large-scale working from home, some people are returning to office work partially. With hybrid...

HR

Market Talk: Growth is Expected Despite Lingering Uncertainties

The Budapest Business Journal asked four top players from Budapest-based temp agencies to give us their overview of the trends...

HR

Balancing Human Needs and Team Spirit in a Healthy Corporate Rebirth

Nóra Szabó, human resources director of Gránit Pólus Management Zrt., talks with the Budapest Business Journal about the HR lessons...

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Equal Opportunities: 3 Years Maternity Leave is a ’Double-edged Sword’

Edina Heal well remembers her first meeting of global CEOs when working for record company EMI in London. Or rather,...

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March unemployment in Czech Rep lowest in EU

The Czech Republic had the lowest rate of unemployment in the European Union in March, the Czech News Agency citing...

Appointments

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...

Appointments

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,...

Appointments

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...

Appointments

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....

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....

Interview

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...

HR

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...

Appointments

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...

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...

HR

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,...

Appointments

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...