Employment

Gvahim: Two decades of helping olim build their careers

A nonprofit organization helps olim of working age translate their skills, experience, and ambitions into meaningful careers.

The Gvahim team.
Avigdor Liberman speaks at a Knesset meeting during the first week of the Israeli Parliament's winter session, October 27, 2025

Equality requires universal draft, participation in economy and workforce, MK Liberman says

 View of the National Insurance Institute offices in Jerusalem. January 23, 2017.

Average salary in Israel rises in first half of 2025, as gender pay gap widens, NII data reveals

 The Nvidia logo is seen on a building (illustrative)

Jensen Huang says Israel is 'our second home' as Nvidia confirms new campus plans


Israel advances plan to privatize Postal Company

Israel's Postal Company is advancing toward privatization, with a focus on improving its service to the public and enhancing public welfare.

 CHAOS AT the Israel Post is a national, rueful joke.

8 out of 10 working women risk losing their jobs to artificial intelligence

A study reveals that 8 out of 10 working women face higher job loss risks due to the rise of artificial intelligence compared to 6 out of 10 men.

 Is AI putting your job at risk?

This week in Jerusalem: Happy at home

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 CINDERALOTUS, THE beauty of the lake, at the Botanical Garden.

What questions should you ask to prevent hiring unsuitable employees?

Questions asked at the job interview shouldn't just be about the professional and occupational background, they should shine a different light on the candidate.

 Illustrative image of a job interview.

New law to force Israeli gov't offices to employ people with disabilities

Israel's future as a strong, moral and united society depends on its ability to care first and foremost for minority groups.

Disabled Israelis protest outside the Knesset, October 2017

Haboydem: Jerusalem 2nd-hand clothing stores give 2nd chances for people

Haboydem works with the Health Ministry’s transitional employment programs for people with mental health challenges, aiming to enter or return them to the workforce.

 HABOYDEM THRIFT shop on Rivlin Street, downtown.

Prison, Employment services join forces to help ex-convicts stay out of prison

Only 38% of employers believe released prisoners can be rehabilitated and only 12.3% said they were willing to employ ex-convicts.

 Israeli inmates work at the Magen Nitzan Prison chocolate factory.

Israel to bring thousands more foreign workers to tackle high living costs

In an effort to reduce the high cost of living, Israel's government is planning to bring thousands of workers from India and China primarily for caregiving and construction sectors.

An African migrant sits near the Old Central Bus Station in south Tel Aviv, Israel February 3, 2020

Between heaven and earth, challenge and opportunity in Jerusalem - opinion

Jerusalem’s main challenge remains its high poverty rate, particularly among the haredi and Arab populations.

 The Old City of Jerusalem

Israel should adopt a four-day workweek - opinion

Based upon the improved productivity trends, proven benefits and time for religious reasons and to spend with family/friends, Israel should explore and test a 4-day workweek.

 GOING WINDSURFING in Tel Aviv: The busy days at beaches and marinas are Friday and Shabbat, depriving those who are religiously observant of these experiences (Illustrative).