Although 86% of organisations plan to increase their artificial intelligence (AI) investments, only 18% can fully leverage this technology, according to an Accenture report.
Romanian employees are among the least likely to use artificial intelligence at work, with only 44% reporting AI usage in the past year compared to a global average of 57%, according to a PwC survey.
The current talent landscape is marked by employees moving in short cycles from one employer to another in order to gain new experiences and thus upgrade their skills.
Another important aspect for the organizations' success identified by the study is reimagining the work, workplace, and workforce in line with technology developments (67%).
Globally, nearly half of business leaders admit to facing difficulties in attracting top talent, with 44% reporting significant obstacles in their hiring processes.
Hidroelectrica has signed a contract for €8.7 million in non-reimbursable financing from the Modernisation Fund to implement a battery storage facility at the Porțile de Fier II hydroelectric plant.
Romania's annual inflation rate will increase and remain at higher levels than previously forecast during March-June 2026, according to the minutes from the National Bank of Romania's monetary policy meeting held in early April.
The Vega Ploiești Refinery, operated by Rompetrol Rafinare, has started producing hexane with a minimum purity of 60%, supporting polypropylene production and the food industry.
Romania's job market in Q1 2026 showed a significant imbalance between supply and demand, with applications on OLX Locuri de Muncă rising 10.6% to 2.62 million whilst total job postings dropped 43.1% to 41,221 compared to the same period in 2025.
Energy producer OMV Petrom and RNV Infrastructure have announced that three wind projects in Romania, with a total installed capacity of approximately 300 MW, are entering the execution phase following the final investment decision. The projects hold the necessary permits, with production expected to begin in stages from H1 2027.