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How the Right Benefits Strategy can Transform the Employee Experience

With 4.7 million workers across 25 sectors and an ever-evolving set of expectations, reaching, motivating, and retaining employees has never...

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OTP Wins SAP Award as Digital HR Transformation Leader

OTP Bank’s strategic digital HR transformation has reached a new milestone with a rollout for all its international subsidiaries. The...

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Pay Expectations Diverge: Employers Plan Modest Raises, Workers Hope for More

According to a comprehensive survey by Jobtain HR Services, a leading Hungarian HR solutions provider, there is a widening gap...

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Focus for Temporary Market Shifts From Expansion to Cost Efficiency Amid Economic Uncertainties

We take the pulse of the temporary staffing scene in Hungary with some of the leading market players. Are firms...

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Why None are Happy in Hungary’s ‘Pessimistic’ Labor Market

Hungary’s Ministry for National Economy has not had many opportunities to celebrate recently, and April 11 was certainly not one...

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Hungary Employment Rises to 4.7 mln in March, Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.3%

Hungary’s labor market continued to show resilience in March, with the number of employed people reaching 4.701 million, according to...

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HR Fest Debates Regional Workplace Issues

One of the most popular HR events in Hungary has made a stop at Pécs, focusing on the challenges of...

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Mixed Messages Mark the Q2 Recruitment Story

As we enter Q2 2025, what is the mood of the recruitment market in Hungary? Which roles are most challenging...

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MBH Bank Says it is Building a Workplace for Every Generation

MBH Bank earned Top Employer recognition for the third consecutive year thanks to its inclusive culture, wide-ranging support programs, and...

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MÁV Remains Largest Employer in Hungary as BMW Expands

Among companies reporting monthly headcount data, Hungarian State Railways (MÁV) remains Hungary's largest employer, with nearly 50,000 people across its...

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New Employment Regulations Impede Recruitment of Foreign Nationals

It’s been a quieter, more complicated start to the year than usual for Stuart McAlister, managing director and founding owner...

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EU Pay Transparency Directive to Reshape Hiring and Compensation Practices in Hungary

Hungarian employers are preparing for sweeping changes as a new European Union directive on pay transparency takes effect, requiring companies...

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Hungary’s HR Leaders to Gather at Benefit Share Conference Amid Workforce Challenges

Addressing the growing complexity of managing this diverse workforce is the focus of the upcoming Benefit Share Conference, set to...

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Gov’t Aims to Boost Employment Rate to 85% by 2030

Hungary's government aims to raise the employment rate in the 20-64 age group to 85% by 2030, the state secretary...

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Nearly Half of Hungarian Employees Open to Change Jobs

Almost one in two Hungarian employees aged 18 to 65 are either actively seeking a new job or open to...

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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...