Unemployment
Wix cuts 20% of its employees citing shekel-dollar exchange rate, AI implementation
According to the CEO, the fact that the company has shekel-dominated costs and dollar-denominated revenue made it impossible to keep its current operations running without cutting back.
Behind the layoff headlines lies a more complex reality - opinion
Major change in Kuwaiti citizenship laws sees thousands lose nationality
Israel registered 37% less unpaid leave applications than in previous Iran war, report reveals
Layoffs aplenty: How do you avoid losing your job?
The Israeli economy is at the beginning of a widespread wave of layoffs. How do you avoid the naughty list this year? Here are some tips from experts.
Israelis with disabilities show their style in Kfar Saba fashion show
The evening's show is one of several events being put on in December in honor of Disability Awareness Month.
Employees quitting? Here's a way to prevent it from happening - opinion
Many workers felt their voices were not being respected by those in power at their jobs.
Over 740 hi-tech workers laid off in one week; Israeli start-ups blame uncertain global market
This week saw seven Israeli hi-tech layoffs, adding to over 40 layoffs since May.
TaTiO raises $5.3m. for hiring platform focusing on skills, not résumés
The company uses artificial intelligence to assess job seekers’ skill sets, recommending them to employers without the need for old-fashioned resumes.
As employment rates rise, Israeli economists sound note of cautious optimism
Latest figures show August employment rate is the country’s highest in four years, but fears of a global recession remain.
Jerusalem: A city bound by poverty
What are the reasons for the capital's situation, and is there a viable way to improve it soon? The first in a series on Jerusalem’s socioeconomic status.
A year in, has this government made an impact on the economy?
As we light a solitary birthday candle for Bennett’s current government, here’s a look at a few key factors in the Israeli economy in retrospect.
End of the line for business owners in Tel Aviv Central Bus Station
Over 1,000 employees face unemployment when Tel Aviv Central Bus Station is closed next month. For business owners who cannot relocate, this means the destruction of their livelihood.
Plan to offer unemployment benefits for self-employed workers approved
While salaried workers are entitled to unemployment benefits when they lose their livelihoods, self-employed workers are not currently eligible for such benefits.
