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What will HR lose if it doesn't move in the summer?

What will HR lose if it doesn't move in the summer?

During the summer months, the pace of the labour market slows down, especially in clerical and intellectual jobs. With decision-makers unavailable due to holidays, timing difficulties and over-generalised recruitment campaigns, selection can take up to twice as long as the rest of the year. This is not only a waste of time but also a serious business risk, warns the HR expert.

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What will HR lose if it doesn't move in the summer?

What will HR lose if it doesn't move in the summer?

Effective selection in the summer requires conscious timing, flexibility and targeted channels - otherwise entry in September could be at risk.

The Hungarian population continues to shrink - is our future in trouble?

The Hungarian population continues to shrink - is our future in trouble?

In April, 5323 children were born, 14% fewer than this time last year, while nearly twice as many died. Demographic problems also have a significant impact on the labour market.
HR controlling

Everyone knows what each other earns - a new era in workplace culture

Hungary has until 7 June 2026 to transpose the European Union's Wage Parity Directive 2023/970 into national law, which will bring a significant change to our workplace culture. Several articles have already covered the technical and legal preparations and the steps for implementation. However, pay parity is not just another HR tool or legal obligation, but a major cultural change based on fairness, trust and transparency, writes Mariann Vámosi, founder and senior consultant at Projectis Consulting.

Human robots are coming to factories: this is what they cost

The first industrial-scale production of humanoid robots could start as early as next year. The introductory price of humanoid robots is expected to be around €80 000 (HUF 31 million).

Samsung in Göd increased by nearly 300 people, several rental agencies reduced their staff

From January to February this year, the number of employees at the Samsung SDI battery manufacturer in Göd increased by 276 to 4114. Two large temporary employment agencies (Prohuman and WHC), on the other hand, saw a 200-person decrease, according to the monthly headcount trends compiled by HR Portal and Opten, which monitors the largest domestic employers.

The cleaning industry has grown, now employing more than 11,000 people: staff trends

From December last year to January this year, the largest increase in the number of employees was at B N Reference Zrt, which is engaged in cleaning and facility management, with 1963 more employees, according to the HR Portal and OPTEN Headcount Trends, which monitors the largest domestic employers.

Professions-jobs

Will the nurse be able to write a prescription? - more powers for professionals

In the future, highly qualified health care workers will be able to perform independently, in their own right, activities that could previously only be performed with a medical degree, Péter Takács, Minister of State for Health at the Ministry of Interior, said at a conference on nursing organised at the University of Debrecen (DE) on Tuesday.

See the burden of invisible work

The first Tuesday in April is World Day of Invisible Work - in Hungary, women spend nearly two and a half times as much time in unpaid work as men.

Should we be afraid of AI taking our jobs? Here is the answer

Is artificial intelligence taking our jobs? Should white collar workers be afraid? We asked a job market expert and a futurologist about the short and medium term trends. The answers we received did not reassure us. What seems certain is that there is a lot to learn for workers and that the ability to react quickly will be a winning skill.

"We're looking for the purple elephant" - or why recruitment is exciting

Why do I like being a recruiter? - asked some well-known recruitment professionals Adrienn Csatalinácz, HR and BRAND Director of euJobs HR-Group at the HR Fest Recruitment Insider Sztorik online event. The professionals shared what recruitment experience has meant in their careers and what challenges they face in their daily work.

Redundancy, outplacement, staff turnover

What is the most common reason for dismissal and why does no one dare to say it?

The domestic labour market seems to have calmed down: employee turnover is decreasing at national level, but companies are still facing increasing challenges. The key issue this year is not how to recruit, but who and how to retain. Three out of ten new employees leave the workplace during their probationary period, according to the latest national benchmark survey of 128 companies and 104,000 employees by HR-Evolution Ltd., which also revealed the most common reasons behind turnover.

Could 2024 be a turning point for the IT labour market?

Artificial intelligence is already having a noticeable impact on the IT labour market, so it could bring many changes this year.

More than 60 thousand investment banking jobs lost this year

More than 60,000 jobs have been lost in the global investment banking sector this year, according to a Financial Times industry survey published on Wednesday.

Survey: a third of workers want to quit, employers don't even know

One in three workers are likely to quit in the next year, while companies expect it to be easier to retain colleagues in the current economic climate, according to an international survey of 17,000 employees and nearly 1,600 employers.

Telework

Jobseekers find it harder to change jobs, companies are slower to make decisions

GDP fell by 0.4%, investment fell by 2.8% in the first quarter, and industrial production fell by 8.7% in February, according to the latest data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office. The Hungarian economy is facing a difficult month. How much are HR service providers feeling the effects on the labour market? How have the number of assignments and the behaviour of jobseekers changed? We asked representatives of the leading temporary employment agencies and recruitment agencies on the market - Prohuman, WHC, Man at Work, Human Centrum - about these questions.

Libri also abolishes the 4-day working week

After Magyar Telekom, another company experimenting with a 4-day working week, Libri, did not like the working time model either.

Recruitment advantage if a company can offer a home office

What are the challenges facing HR and recruitment? Do we need a special mindset for Generation Z? Is a female leadership quota in companies a good thing? These and similar professional questions were discussed at the recruiTECH recruitment conference by Magda Bába-Szabó, HR Director of Generali Biztosító and Anett Bognár, HR Manager of KPMG Delivery Network with recruitment expert Gábor Toldi.

More and more companies are deciding to eliminate the home office

While on average 22% of workers in the EU work from home or in hybrid working arrangements, the figure is only 10% in the EU.

Professions-jobs

What mothers returning to work need instead of individual discounts

In the past two years, the number of mothers working in cooperative employment has increased severalfold, indicating a growing trend in this market segment, according to data compiled by WHC Group on Mother's Day. Women with young children are in a situation that many workers will sooner or later find themselves in. This is why we need systemic understanding and flexibility in their employment, not individual preferences," according to a press release sent to our portal.

See the burden of invisible work

The first Tuesday in April is World Day of Invisible Work - in Hungary, women spend nearly two and a half times as much time in unpaid work as men.

Should we be afraid of AI taking our jobs? Here is the answer

Is artificial intelligence taking our jobs? Should white collar workers be afraid? We asked a job market expert and a futurologist about the short and medium term trends. The answers we received did not reassure us. What seems certain is that there is a lot to learn for workers and that the ability to react quickly will be a winning skill.

"We're looking for the purple elephant" - or why recruitment is exciting

Why do I like being a recruiter? - asked some well-known recruitment professionals Adrienn Csatalinácz, HR and BRAND Director of euJobs HR-Group at the HR Fest Recruitment Insider Sztorik online event. The professionals shared what recruitment experience has meant in their careers and what challenges they face in their daily work.

Recruitment

Should it be exciting rather than stress-free? - the criteria young people use to choose a job

What are the most important considerations when choosing a job? In a recent survey, the Institute for Youth Research looked at the expectations of 15-39 year olds. The results show that for the workers surveyed, exciting and varied tasks are of high importance, while routine work is less important.

How candidates try to fool HR staff

A fake candidate generated by artificial intelligence almost got through to the fourth round of an interview at a Polish company. The methods are getting more sophisticated.

The secrets to successful recruitment in 2025

Companies must constantly adapt to the challenges of a rapidly changing labour market if they are to attract and retain the best talent. Automation and artificial intelligence have taken recruitment to a new level, while the importance of soft skills has increased to unprecedented levels. In addition to candidates for open positions, companies need to focus on passive candidates who respond to specific and personalised requests.

What do you need to do for successful onboarding?

It is important to emphasise that a successful integration process is not only the responsibility of organisations, managers and mentors, but also the role of the new employee.

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