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layoffs · Hungary

Pénzcentrum: another wave of layoffs threatens Hungarian workers

Aug 24, 2026 · Issue 4 · 1 source, 1 article

Pénzcentrum reports that many Hungarian workers are being laid off and a new wave is approaching; over the past two years, layoffs worldwide have been linked to automation, digitalisation and the spread of AI. The article cites József Nógrádi and describes workers as helpless.

Who is affected and how

employee
Technology-justified layoffs should be expected in the Hungarian market too, so it is worth building a retraining and fallback plan.
HR professional
The justification and communication of layoffs must be planned in line with Hungarian labour law.
manager
Alongside headcount reductions, retraining alternatives should also be considered.

Sources

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