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Israeli High-Tech Employment Remains Stable Amid Layoffs and AI Impact
A survey by the Israel Innovation Authority and Tzaviron shows Israeli high-tech employment remained stable in early 2026 despite layoffs. Software firms cut staff more than hardware companies, which expanded. AI mainly reduced new hiring rather than causing layoffs.
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What happened
- 01Israeli high-tech employment stable in H1 2026 despite layoffs and resignations.
- 02Software firms cut 6.6% of staff, hardware firms only 1.1%, reflecting AI impact.
- 03AI reduces new hiring more than causing layoffs, with hiring plans dropping in H2 2026.
- 04Mid-sized companies (50-200 employees) face highest layoff rates at 8.7%.
- 05Currency exchange rates cited by 17.6% of companies as a layoff factor.
- 06Survey covers 210 companies with 130,000 employees, focusing on firms with 50+ workers.
Companies expect slower hiring ahead, reflecting structural shifts in workforce needs.
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