BUSINESSTIMES OF ISRAEL
Strong shekel makes Israeli tech workers pricier than their US counterparts, study shows
A strong Israeli shekel has increased salary costs for tech workers, making them more expensive than their US counterparts. Israeli tech firms' lobby warns this trend could erode the country's competitive edge in innovation.
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