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HB Reavis research shows employees prefer closed-plan offices

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Hungary Employment Reaches 4.675 mln in July, Jobless Rate at 4.5%

The average number of employed people aged 15-74 in Hungary stood at 4.675 million in July, while 222,000 people were...

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Hungary’s Manufacturers Turn to ‘New-Collar’ Workers as Skilled Labor Shortage Persists

Hungarian manufacturers are looking beyond formal qualifications as they struggle to find skilled workers, with a growing focus on candidates...

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New Tisza Government Tightens Local Labor Force Protection

Following the election on April 12, the new Hungarian government was sworn into office on May 9. At the time...

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Private Consortium Seeks Gov’t Consultations Over ‘Problematic’ Employment Regs

Employment law on third-country nationals is stifling economic growth and costing Hungarians job opportunities, say recruitment firms and would-be employers....

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Hungary Employment Reaches 4.646 mln in June, Jobless Rate at 4.4%

The average number of employed people aged 15–74 in Hungary stood at 4.646 million in June 2026, while the unemployment...

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Employers Face Severe Shortage of Skilled Workers

A survey by Jobtain shows companies are struggling to recruit physical workers, with many qualified candidates dropping out at the...

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Hungary Employment at 4.654 mln in May, Jobless Rate 4.3%

The average number of employed people aged 15-74 in Hungary stood at 4.654 million in May, while the unemployment rate...

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Student Workers in Hungary Can Expect Average Hourly Wage of HUF 2,180

Students in Hungary can expect an average gross hourly wage of nearly HUF 2,200 this year, while companies are recruiting...

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Hungary Manufacturing Faces Skilled Labor Shortage as Investments Rise

Hungary’s manufacturing sector has reached a critical point as companies face a growing shortage of workers with the right skills,...

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IWG Focuses on Expansion Across Hungary to Meet Demand for Flexible, Hybrid Working

As companies of all sizes increasingly shift toward capital-light operating models, prioritizing flexibility and opting to rent rather than own...

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Gov’t Shuts Down Guest‑worker Permit System

The government has terminated the existing guest‑worker residence‑permit system with immediate effect, closing the channel through which labor‑leasing companies previously...

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Fewer Hungarians Open to Working Abroad Than Last Year, Profession.hu Says

Fewer Hungarians would be open to working abroad than a year ago, although the idea remains attractive to many employees,...

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Bosch Uses Girls’ Day to Make the Case for More Women in STEM and Future Mobility

Bosch used this year’s Girls’ Day in Budapest not simply as a recruitment or CSR exercise, but as a way...

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WHC Urges Talks Over Planned Guest Worker Restrictions

Hungary’s planned ban on the mass recruitment of third-country guest workers from June 1 could put the economy, jobs and...