Work

Fewer candidates, more hired: What happened in the job market in August?

The Jobnet Index shows August resume submissions and new openings fell, yet hires jumped 14% as companies focused on candidates in the pipeline.

|ByLIAD VAKNISH
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Nobody is left to stand by the machines: The battle over foreign workers threatens to bring down Israeli industry (illustration).

Who will stand at the machine? The systemic failure paralyzing Israel’s production lines

Many vacant positions, factories left without hands to work, and bureaucracy stalling the economy. Following the war, demand for foreign workers is rising, but in practice, only a few arrive.

|ByLIAT RON
Foreign workers seen working in a field near the Ben Gurion Airport, on August 14, 2025.

Israel imports record foreign workforce to replace Palestinians, but housing crisis looms

Israel now has 250,000 legal and illegal foreign workers, the highest number ever, according to Israel Population and Immigration Authority figures, with more to come.

|ByYUVAL NISANI/GLOBES/TNS
The right steps after an injury can protect both your health and your legal rights.

Common causes of personal injuries and how to protect your rights

Learn the common causes of personal injuries and practical ways to preserve evidence, protect your health, and support your legal rights.

|ByIN COOPERATION WITH LYTAL, REITER, SMITH, IVEY & FRONRATH

Reverse Recruiting and Top Reverse Recruiters for Job Seekers - The Smarter Way to Get Hired

MAY 4, 2025ByISAAC KAPLAN

Indian national killed trying to enter Israel illegally was victim of job scam, family says

Thomas Gabriel Perera was tricked by a job scam into traveling to Jordan and later tried to enter Israel in search of work.

MARCH 7, 2025ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Israeli police officers and a soldier stand guard, in the area near Allenby Bridge Crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, September 8, 2024.

Ten Indian foreign workers rescued from Palestinian village

Ten Indian foreign workers were rescued from al-Zaim after they were promised work in that area by a Palestinian resident who then took their passports, preventing them from leaving.

MARCH 7, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
THE POPULATION and Immigration Authority office in Jerusalem yesterday.