Employment

Thousands of Google employees demand fair layoffs

Over 4,500 Google employees signed a petition against the wave of cuts, demanding a more predictable and fair termination process.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai
The waiters and gardeners returned, the high-tech workers stayed home. Job fair

The labor market has not yet recovered from the war

Mark Zuckerberg

Meta sued: AI helped choose whom to lay off, but missed an important detail

Banknotes in an ATM

NIS 260 million on the way to hundreds of thousands of employees


We want your expertise: New initiative introduces foreign lawyers to potential employers in Israel

"People who are interested in moving their legal profession, who are interested in the opportunities in Israel, should feel this is still a good time,"

 The DLA Piper delegation visits Gornitzky law firm

Israel considering return to work of Palestinians aged 45+ amid Gaza war

Israel's work sector has suffered from Palestinians being unable to travel into the country to work since the Hamas attacks on October 7.

 Palestinian laborers walk through an Israeli checkpoint on their way to their workplaces in Israel, Qalqilyam March 2, 2021

From war to work: Mental health suggestions for employers

Psychologists provide advice for employers on how to preserve the mental health of employees who are fighting in the Israel-Hamas War once they return to civilian life.

 Photo of Michael Winkler

This week in Jerusalem: Red or Green?

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 LIGHT RAIL’S Red Line extension: Delayed.

West Bank settlers demand to be consulted on Palestinian workers

Since the start of the war, Israel has not allowed West Bank Palestinians into Israel for work out of concern of security risks. This decision has created a lack of manpower in the country.

 Palestinian workers wait to enter Ma'aleh Adumim, February 23, 2023; illustrative.

Spotify announces massive layoffs, 17% of workforce to be cut

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek cites upcoming challenges as the reason for immediate layoffs despite profitable years, with 1,500 employees affected.

 spotify

Today's employment fair "Worthwhile to Work in Jerusalem" attracted hundreds of evacuees

"Worthwhile to Work in Jerusalem" employment fair

Jewish National Fund-USA leads relief efforts for Israel's battered south

Building on two decades of partnership with Israel’s south, Jewish National Fund-USA quickly stepped in to provide emergency assistance and the promise to rebuild.

 Jewish National Fund-USA's Lauder Employment Center is supporting relief efforts

National Victory: New tenders for commerce and employment in Ashkelon

Israel Land Authority announces nine lots for commerce and employment in Ashkelon, as the city strives to recover amid ongoing conflict in the region.


How can managers help employees handle stress, anxiety amid Hamas war?

The Israel Institute for Safety and Hygiene (IIOSH) has issued advice to managers on how to help and support employees in the workplace during this wartime situation. 

 An illustrative image of an employee being stressed at work.