ECONOMY

Israel National Employment Service research unit director Dr. Gal Zohar paints a bleak picture of the job situation after the crisis ends.

The Bank of Israel expects a large increase in credit losses for banks, plus a huge need for an immediate increase in the supply of credit to the public.

Over 80% of Israeli startups say that they are planning to make salary adjustments or layoffs by the end of April.

Eran Yaacov is against a general postponement but stresses that individuals can request postponements.

The financial consulting and accounting firm said the measures were necessary if the firm is to meet the challenge in the coming months.

Employment service director general: The new restrictions will cause a new wave of unemployment.

The famed tech investor has donated $3 million to fight the virus in Israel and tells "Globes" about the trends and investment opportunities being created.

Prof. Amir Yaron has sharpened the dilemmas facing Israel in its attempts to halt the spread of Covid-19.

Gil Shwed: This is a period during which cybersecurity is coming under daily attack, as the world switches to working remotely.

Opponents of the measure fear that it will have a negative impact on Israel's capital market.

About 91% of the unemployed have been put on unpaid leave by employers hit by the coronavirus crisis.

Israel's central bank is using the quantitative easing to help ease credit conditions and encourage financial stability during the virus crisis.

National Insurance Institute estimates that the cost of unemployment benefits will jump from NIS 320 million to NIS 900 million in March.

The Bank of Israel will submit a plan to the prime minister that enlarges the budget deficit, with measures for supporting the business sector and encouraging demand.

Former adviser to the prime minister Prof. Rafi Melnick says the deficit is no longer a consideration and the government should inject money, even directly to households.

The first wave of newly unemployed is from the tourism, hotel, civil aviation, catering, and entertainment and leisure sectors.

Our economic leaders show no grasp of the scale of the crisis or of what needs to be done, warns Avi Tiomkin.

How do we ensure that everyone continues to deliver results in this new situation?

As Covid-19 spreads worldwide, here are ten practical measures that employers can take immediately.

Trade expert Prof. Douglas Irwin discusses threats to the world economic order, and how Israel can cope.

Israeli firms doing business with China need to examine their legal remedies for costly disruptions.

Netta Cohen, outgoing CEO of Ben Gurion University tech transfer company BGN, reflects on his 16 years in the job in which technology in Beersheva has flourished.

Research based on advanced sensors has found that open space offices decrease face-to-face interactions between colleagues.

Prof. Omer Moav argues that it's per capita growth that counts, and the 1.3% average annual rise in Moshe Kahlon's tenure as finance minister is below the OECD average.

A forum of Human Resources professionals discusses the challenges posed by the way we work now.

Labor laws and employment safety nets must be redefined for the gig economy.

Prof. Uri Sivan says that inadequate government budgets, the research needs of the tech giants and the Internet have undermined the position of universities.

US Assistant Secretary of Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker slams Israel's laxity over China, but still calls Israeli-US relations "amazing".

What will happen to work when reality is no longer real, asks Nirit Cohen.

The revised Israel-UK Protocol now in force has been warmly welcomed.

A new Swiss initiative will enable startups from the two countries to learn from each other's strengths.