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Number of jobseekers fell in Hungary in October
The government aims to boost the employment rate to 85 percent and tap the 300,000-strong labor market reserve.
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State Secretary: Hungary's labor market remains tight
Hungary has the eighth-lowest jobless rate in the European Union while it is among the top ten member states in terms of employment.
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State Secretary: Average gross wage could climb to HUF 1 million/month by 2028
The targets could be reached if GDP growth accelerated and inflation stayed predictably low.
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State Secretary: Hungary's minimum wage needs to rise 50% by 2027
The minimum wage needs to rise by 11-12pc per year, Sándor Czomba said, adding that GDP and inflation levels as well as productivity increases also needed to be weighed.
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State Secretary: Number of registered jobseekers fell to 224,598 this month
The number of registered jobseekers in Hungary fell to 224,598 this month, an all-time low for the month of August.
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State Secretary: 9,000 jobseekers matched with employers in EU-funded programs
Applications for subsidies of more than 10 billion forints (EUR 25.15m) have been submitted in the programs which target Hungarians under 30 and over 30.
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State Secretary: Number of registered job-seekers reached record low in July
224,000 job-seekers were on the records, over 3,000 fewer than in July last year.
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Government to launch scheme to boost employment among under 30s
The scheme will include support for wages, rent and commuting costs, as well as for training.
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Hungarian government to launch jobs scheme helping career starters
The new scheme will see retiring employees stay on and share their experiences with younger peers.
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Number of jobseekers falls in Hungary despite current economic climate
Sándor Czomba said the number of jobseekers was down by 3,000 from a year earlier.
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More than 28,000 students participate in government-subsidized summer jobs scheme
Businesses in the farm, tourism and catering sectors are eligible for subsidies covering 75% of payroll for students working up to eight hours daily.
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State Secretary: Government is working to increase employment in 20-64 age group
Last year, Hungary’s unemployment rate was brought down to 3.6%, putting the country at the forefront of the European Union.
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State Secretary: Foreign workers will only be allowed to enter Hungary under strict conditions
Sándor Czomba said vacant positions would be filled primarily by Hungarians and nationals of EU countries, while job seekers from neighboring countries, Ukraine and Serbia, would be employed only when no Hungarians had been found.