Employment

New survey reveals:

'Substantial' discrimination against Jews in US labor market

Jewish Americans have 24-percent harder time applying to jobs; Israeli Americans have a 39-percent harder time, new study finds.

Ascending the ladder in your career- with Biblical help

The former chief psychologist of Israel's Employment Service read the Bible closely to glean sage advice and tips for a successful career, and has presented it all in an interesting, practical and informative book. Review.

The Parsha at work: "Can't ignore it!": Help your colleagues!

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” ― Charles Dickens

Career coaching in the parasha:'We looked like grasshoppers...'

Self-efficacy is a key to achievement. If you don't think much of yourself, how will others will look at you?

Career coaching in the parsha: All alike or one of a kind?

"Always remember that you are totally unique. Just like everyone else." -- attributed to Margaret Mead

The Bible at Work: Career coaching in the parasha

Shemini - Moving past the first impression––The halo effect at work

VaYikra: 'When a ruler has sinned': Dealing with failure at work

The Bible at Work series: Employment and career messages in the parsha.

The parsha at work: A stiff-necked people? And your weaknesses?

How insights from the weekly Torah reading can help you with your career.

Jobs drop 27.4% in April

Hospitality and food sectors in Israel see 75.7% loss in jobs in first month of coronavirus lockdown.

Half of global workforce at risk for unemployment

International Labor Organization warns of dire consequences as millions of jobs affected by coronavirus crisis.

'We are all one society, we are all one country'

President Rivlin hosts reps of the Movilot organization, which promotes quality employment for haredi women in Israel.

Younger workers report biggest gains in happiness with pay

US employees are more satisfied with their jobs than they've been in two decades, WSJ report says.

A third of young adults live with their parents

New survey shows 32% of young adults live with their parents, 79% of them are employed. Also: Most divorces happen after 10 or more years.

For the second year in a row, number of haredi men working drops

Director of Israel Democracy Institute says drop is the result of increased stipends and benefits.

Study: Ethiopians Lagging Behind Rest of Jewish Population

With a much lower average monthly income and gaps in education and employment, Ethiopian-Israelis have long way to go to full equality.

Tens of Thousands of Jobs in Israel Go Unfilled

There were more available jobs – and more available high-paying jobs - in Israel in the fourth quarter of 2014 than ever before.

Gemara Study Makes ‘Brilliant’ Workers, CEO Says

Minister Naftali Bennett quotes secular businessman on why it’s worthwhile to hire hareidi employees.

Law for Women Trying to Conceive Passes Second, Third Readings

Women who are struggling to have children cannot be fired from work while undergoing treatment, even if they switch jobs.

PA Workers in Israel: Pros and Cons

B’Sheva asks: was government decision to give PA another 5,000 work permits a good idea, or a potential danger?

Unemployment Down in July

Unemployment drops to 6.3%, workforce participation up to 63.8%.

Lapid: Hareidi Jews Aren’t Even Looking for Work

Finance Minister says hareidi men, Arab women ‘not even in the equation’ when it comes to employment.

Israel Job Report Released – Find Your Job in Israel

Organization releases English-language version of comprehensive job market report.

Bennett Reveals ‘Teach a Man to Fish’ Plan

Bennett plans to reduce cost of professional training, give bonus to those who enter workforce.

Bennett: Employment More Important Than Equal Burden

Economy and Trade Minister says that ensuring employment for all Israelis is more important than equal burden in army service.

Fighting Racism, Bennett Style

Bennett calls to fight anti-Arab racism with increased police presence in Arab towns, higher employment.

Handicapped Access ‘Next Step in Fighting Unemployment’

In order to meet target on unemployment, Israel must fight prejudice on disabilities, ministry official says.

Israeli Unemployment Rate Drops 0.6%

Israel’s unemployment rate fell by 0.6 percent in July, according to a report from the country’s Central Bureau of Statistics.

Knesset Speaker Urges Hiring Hareidi Accountants and Lawyers

Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin has urged major accounting and legal firms to hire people from the hareidi-religious sector, Globes reported.

Revealed: Education and Income in Israel

Data to be revealed at a Jerusalem conference confirms the strong link between education, employment and income in Israel.

It's Official: Real Income Down by 1.2%

Protesters feeling the pinch now have data to back them up, as surveys show a 1.2% drop in real income in March-May.

Law Requires Worker Benefits, Obligations

A new law would require employers to inform workers, in writing, of the conditions of their employment within one month of starting work.

Haredi Women Branch Into Architecture and Interior Design

To provide for their families Haredi women are venturing beyond traditional occupations and have entered architecture and interior design