unemployment

Post-October 7: What does a haredi IDF draft look like?

Pre-October 7, draft exemptions were thought to be a solution to the haredi unemployment rate.

16/03/2024

Unemployment in Israel rose slightly in January compared to the previous month

In January, Israel's labor force participation rate fell to 62.4% from the previous month's 62.7%, and the employment rate dropped to 60.4% from 60.7%, per the Central Bureau of Statistics.

By MOSHE COHEN
03/03/2024

Economic recovery faces challenges as labor demand slows

According to manpower survey data from December, the "broad" unemployment rate decreased from around 10% in November to approximately 7.5% in December.

Thousands at risk of unpaid leave over fears of fraud

Employers push for a flexible unemployment benefit to retain employees in reduced positions, potentially saving hundreds of millions, but the state's fear of fraudulent claims hinders its adoption.

By LIAT RON/WALLA
25/12/2023
 An illustrative image of the Jerusalem light rail.

This week in Jerusalem: Red or Green?

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

16/12/2023
A beggar sits and asks for money amid the coronavirus crisis, Jerusalem, 2020

Israel's jobless rate spikes amid conflict with Hamas

The war has led to a significant economic impact in Israel, with the jobless rate reaching nearly 10% in October, driven by temporary work losses affecting over 428,000 individuals.

18% of workforce absent due to Gaza conflict; Knesset approves business compensation outline

An additional 46,000 workers have been fired or put on unpaid leave as a result of the ongoing war.

Israeli human resources company HiBob secures $150 mil. in extra funding

Workplaces are constantly evolving, as is the need for businesses to invest in human resource technologies to help manage employees and their work alike.

Could your job increase your risk of early death? Study says maybe

A new study has found that workers in unstable employment situations may be at risk of early death.

What to do with your stock options if you are fired - opinion

On the one hand, sellers are exhibiting more flexibility in their negotiations due to market conditions. On the other hand, sellers are proving hesitant to sell all of their shares.

By MORAN CHAMSI
10/07/2023
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