Unemployment
Weird trend: Unemployed people pay to pretend they have jobs
A simulated work environment, fake bosses, and lunch included—that’s the daily routine for young people who prefer to pay NIS 185 a month to pretend they have a job rather than admit they don't.
‘Worse than the worst case scenario’: Wall Street reacts to Trump tariffs, S&P index drops 3.9%
Nearly three-quarters of Israelis fear they cannot handle employment crisis - study
Fifth of Israelis displaced by war out of work, survey shows
Unemployment rates in Israel fall to 2.6% in January
The unemployment rate remains at historic low levels.
Record numbers of reservists and fewer new jobs: Israel's labor market at war
"The decline in employment among Arabs and haredim is concerning given the well-known challenges these populations face in the labor market," according to a report by the Taub Center.
The Talmud says Torah scholars should work. Why do haredi Jews refuse to do so? - opinion
Do non-working haredi men today truly believe that they are more worthy Torah scholars than were the great sages of the Talmudic and subsequent eras?
Job seekers in Israel drop to 165k in November amid post-war recovery
Northern ceasefire hints at job market improvement as Israel’s job seekers decline to lowest since war's start.
Gold prices dip on strong U.S. jobs report
Lower unemployment print reignites talks about inflationary pressures and the Federal Reserve’s focus on jobs.
Unemployment in Israel dips to new low
The latest low figures also stem from many Israelis still performing army reserve duty and who are not available for civilian employment.
As Artificial Intelligence advances, what can be expected to follow? - opinion
The clock is ticking. Our choices today will shape whether AI becomes humanity’s greatest achievement or, like the golem of Jewish lore, a force that turns on its master.
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.
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.
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