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About 29% of Employers Plan New Hires in Q1 2026 – Survey

Around 29% of Hungarian employers plan new hires in the first quarter of next year, MTI reports, citing a fresh...

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Half of Employers Do Not Plan to Raise Salaries Next Year

Only 52% of Hungarian companies plan to raise salaries in 2026 — leaving nearly half the workforce without a pay...

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Employers, Unions Reach Agreement on Minimum Wage Rises for 2026

Employers and unions reached a decision on the scale of minimum wage rises to propose to the government for 2026,...

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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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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...

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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,...

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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,...