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Friends are Important at Work, but Money More So

GDP growth continues to shape the labor market in Hungary, but this is not the only factor. According to a...

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Avg Hourly Pay Rate for Blue-collar Workers Climbs 8% in Q3

The average gross hourly pay rate for blue-collar workers in Hungary rose 8.1% to HUF 2,260 in the Q3 from...

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Employment Steady at 4.67 mln, Jobless Rate Holds at 4.5%

Hungary’s labor market remained stable in September 2025, with 4.67 million people employed and an unemployment rate of 4.5%, according...

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Tesco Surpasses Lidl in Headcount Amid Seasonal Hiring Boost

Tesco added over 700 employees from May to June, reclaiming its lead over Lidl in staff numbers, according to a...

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Gov’t Allocates Extra HUF 100 bln for Job Placement Scheme for Over-30s

The gov't is allocating HUF 100 billion of extra funds and increasing the size of a HUF 78.4 bln job...

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Hungarian Employees Awaiting Better Times to Change Jobs

In April, we reported on employers’ perceptions of economic changes and their impact on the job market. Some 55% were...

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Nearly 30,000 Students Participate in Summer Jobs Scheme

Nearly 30,000 students are participating in a summer jobs scheme subsidised by the state this year, the state secretary for...

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Hidden Crisis Driving Gen Z Out of the Workforce, Says WHC

The entry of Gen Z into the labor market is reshaping workplace expectations. For them, technological flexibility and freedom of...

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Vocational Training Reform Introduces Microcertificates

Recent legislative changes will allow Hungary's vocational training system to adapt more swiftly to labor market demands through the introduction...

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Hungary’s Employment Edges Down, Jobless Rate at 4.3% in June

Hungary had 4.68 million people employed in June, while the unemployment rate stood at 4.3%, according to the Central Statistical...

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Number of Job Postings Down in Every County in Q2

The number of jobs postings listed on its website were down in every county in the second quarter of the...

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Majority of Hungarians Lack Access to Remote Work, WHC Study Finds

Although employee demand for flexible work arrangements such as remote work continues to grow, approximately 81% of Hungarians currently cannot...

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120,000 Students Working This Summer: Here Are the Most Common Hourly Wages

Unsurprisingly, summer remains the busiest season for student workers in Hungary, but student employment is no longer limited to just...

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Hungary’s Employment Rate Dips Slightly in April, Jobless Total Reaches 215,000

Hungary's labor market saw a slight decline in employment this spring, with 4.666 million people aged 15–74 employed in April...

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Better Salary Remains Top Reason for Switching Jobs

Better pay remains the top reason for changing workplaces in Hungary, a recent survey by economic research foundation Oeconomus and...

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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...