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.
”Talent Insight. The Workforce and SMEs" is part of Pluxee Romania's long-term strategy to bolster the Romanian entrepreneurial sector.
Asset management platform Metawealth is entering Romania's battery energy storage system (BESS) market with grid-scale storage projects worth €110 million.
Romania's Ministry of Finance announced that the consolidated general budget execution for 2025 ended with a cash deficit of RON 146.03 billion (€28.65 billion), representing 7.65% of GDP, down one percentage point from the 8.67% deficit recorded in 2024.
Romanian FMCG distributor Aquila has completed a €5 million investment in an AI-based automation solution at its warehouse in Drăgomirești, Ilfov County.
VC fund GapMinder has led a €1.5 million investment round in Croatian startup InsiderCx, an AI-powered patient feedback platform that helps healthcare providers collect actionable insights and improve patient experience.
Shares of state-owned power producer Hidroelectrica reached a new historic high of RON 138.40 (€27.17) on 27 January 2026, marking the highest level since the company's listing on the Bucharest Stock Exchange on 12 July 2023.