December 2025

82 posts

Job Market Faces Uncomfortable 2026 First Half

JPMorgan forecasts uncomfortably slow 2026 job growth as Trump tariffs, immigration crackdowns, and AI spending hit hiring. Unemployment peaks at 4.5% early-year before H2 recovery as policy stabilizes and Fed cuts rates.

December 30, 2025Read Article

Layoffs

Polish Media Giant Agora Cuts 166 Jobs

Agora announces 166 job cuts across Wyborcza, Gazeta.pl, and radio units as digital transformation falters. Poland's largest media group cites ineffective digital model, automation push as 25.8% of Gazeta.pl staff face layoffs.

December 30, 2025Read Article

Jobs

OpenAI Offers Half Million for AI Safety Role

OpenAI seeks Head of Preparedness at $555,000 salary to combat AI risks from cybersecurity to mental health. Position comes amid wrongful death lawsuits and growing safety concerns as company pursues $500 billion valuation.

December 30, 2025Read Article

Information

Labor Shortage Demands Long Term Strategy

72% of employers worldwide struggle to find skilled talent in 2026. Fixing it takes reskilling, flexible work, and long-term workforce planning, not quick hires

December 30, 2025Read Article

Layoffs

Germany Braces for Mass Job Cuts in 2026

German Economic Institute survey shows 22 of 46 business associations anticipate job cuts in 2026, only 9 plan hiring as industrial crisis deepens.

December 29, 2025Read Article

AI Transforms Jobs Without Destroying Them

AI cut 55,000 US jobs in 2025 but roles exposed to AI grew faster than others, with wages rising 3.8%. Companies slowing adoption as workers embrace new skills.

December 29, 2025Read Article

Israel

Termination Process in Israel 2026: The Complete Employee Guide

The complete guide to termination in Israel 2026: employee rights, notice period, severance pay, proper procedure, and everything to know when fired or resigning

December 29, 2025Read Article

Israel

Workplace Rights of Reservists and Their Families in Israel 2026: Guide

The complete guide to workplace rights for Israeli reservists in 2026: protection from dismissal, pay, promotion, spouse rights, and everything reservists and families should know

December 26, 2025Read Article

Israel

How Does a Pension Work in Israel 2026? The Complete Savings Guide

The complete guide to pensions in Israel 2026: employer and employee contributions, fund types, how it works, calculations, and everything you need to know about retirement savings

December 25, 2025Read Article

Israel

Working at a Nonprofit in Israel (2026): Full Guide (Salary, Rights)

The complete guide to working at nonprofits in Israel (2026): salary, employee rights, pros/cons, key fields, how to find a job, and everything to know about the third sector.

December 25, 2025Read Article

Israel

Do Israeli Companies Want a Cover Letter? Full Guide (2026)

Do Israeli companies want cover letters? The full 2026 guide: when to send, when to skip, how to write it right, and what actually works in the Israeli job market.

December 25, 2025Read Article

Information

AI Scaling Debate Intensifies Among Industry Leaders

Geoffrey Hinton says AI scaling laws aren't dead as debate rages over whether more compute leads to smarter AI. DeepMind's Demis Hassabis champions scaling as path to AGI by 2030 while Yann LeCun dismisses general intelligence as complete BS.

December 24, 2025Read Article

Information

Morgan Stanley Eyes Productivity Surprise in 2026

Morgan Stanley forecasts potential jobless productivity boom in 2026 as AI adoption accelerates, with unemployment holding steady at 4.5 percent despite slower hiring. Gold projected to hit $4,400 per ounce as central banks diversify away from Treasuries.

December 24, 2025Read Article

Information

Chanel Prioritizes Personality Over Pedigree

Chanel's Chief People Officer Claire Isnard reveals fashion house rejects big egos and short-term thinking in favor of cultural fit, collaboration, and curiosity. Technical skills rank last as 115-year-old brand values character over credentials.

December 24, 2025Read Article

Jobs

Japan M&A Boom Sparks Hiring Frenzy

Citigroup plans 30 percent investment banking headcount boost in Japan by mid-2026 as M&A volume hits $350 billion record. Daiwa resuming overseas hiring after tariff-driven pause while Goldman commits $5 billion over next decade.

December 24, 2025Read Article

Information

Job Market Faces Uncertain 2026

Unemployment projected to rise to 4.5 percent in 2026 as AI adoption, tariff uncertainty, and immigration restrictions create perfect storm. Monthly job growth expected to drop below 100k as labor market enters low-hire more-fire phase.

December 24, 2025Read Article

Israel

Employee Benefits in Israeli Companies (2026): The Full Guide

The complete guide to employee benefits in Israel (2026): benefit types, what’s standard vs exceptional, how to negotiate, and everything to know about compensation packages.

December 24, 2025Read Article

Israel

How to Do Tax Coordination (Te’um Mas) in Israel 2026: Full Guide

The complete guide to tax coordination in Israel 2026: what it is, who needs it, how to do it, required documents, tax-saving tips, and everything you should know.

December 24, 2025Read Article

Israel

Preparing for an Interview at an Israeli Company 2026: Full Guide

The complete guide to preparing for an interview at an Israeli company in 2026: the unique culture, practical tips, common questions, and everything you need to succeed.

December 24, 2025Read Article

Israel

Common Job Interview Questions in Israel 2026: Full Guide

A guide to answering the most common job interview questions in Israel in 2026: 15 classic questions, winning answers, and perfect prep for your next interview.

December 24, 2025Read Article

Self Help

101 vs טופס 106: Which Israeli Employment Form Is Right for You?

Understanding טופס 101 vs טופס 106 in Israel. Tax implications, legal differences, and how to choose the right employment form for your situation.

December 23, 2025Read Article

Self Help

Understanding Israeli Severance Pay (Piẓuyim): Complete Guide

Complete guide to Israeli severance pay (פיצויי פיטורים). Understand legal entitlements, calculation methods, piẓuyim fund, tax implications, and your rights.

December 23, 2025Read Article

Self Help

Salary Negotiation Guide for Israel: Know Your Rights & Market Rates

Master salary negotiation in Israel. Understand mandatory employer contributions, market rates by industry, negotiation scripts, and how Israeli compensation really works.

December 23, 2025Read Article

Self Help

Complete Guide to Israeli Job Contracts: What to Know Before Signing

Complete guide to Israeli employment contracts. Understand mandatory benefits, notice periods, severance pay, and your rights before signing.

December 23, 2025Read Article