Recruitment

National Economy and Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis is planning changes to the public companies of the Superfund to make them modern and competitive, with interventions on three fronts: administration, procurement and recruitment.

The first increase in the salaries of civil servants after 14 years, the unfreezing of the step-up period for the salaries of 100,000 private-sector workers on the minimum wage, as well as the prime minister's pledge to set the average monthly salary at 1,500 euros by 2027, are three factors that will determine the actual rate of salary growth this year.

New research ultimately poses more questions than it answers.

A recent survey sheds light on the evolving trends in Christmas bonuses among Bulgarian employers, indicating a shift in their approach towards year-end rewards.

Bulgaria witnesses a notable surge in average salaries, with Ministry of Labour and Social Policy data revealing an upswing in the third quarter of 2022. The report, published on the Ministry's website, showcased an average salary of BGN 2,000, marking a substantial 14.7% increase compared to the previous year.

The Greek worker is the only one in Europe who still has a lower nominal salary compared to 10 years ago. If we compare it with the pre-bailout levels (before 2010), the losses reach 17% without taking into account any damage caused by inflation.

The European Commission presented on Wednesday a series of new initiatives in a Skills and Talent Mobility package to make the EU more attractive to talent from outside the EU and to facilitate mobility within. 

The State General Accounting Office is demanding from pensioners the return of retroactive amounts that correspond to salaries higher than those to which they were entitled if they continued to work wider public sector entities after their retirement.

Leaving a job is perfectly acceptable when a career choice doesn't fulfill the worker, especially when it's not their dream job.

For the positions listed, employers offer maximum monthly salaries ranging from 1,000 to even 3,000 euros. The significant demand for specific professions coupled with a shortage of labor force has caused significant shifts in the job market, experts say.