A new report on employment trends in Jordan during the first quarter of 2026 has revealed that more than half of the job vacancies advertised in the Jordanian labor market now require communication, language, and digital skills. This indicates that a university degree alone is no longer sufficient to secure employment, as the labor market is rapidly shifting toward a model based on skills, practical experience, and technology. However, a significant number of jobs are still filled through tradi

The State of Work in Jordan 2025 report, issued by the Jordanian Labor Watch of the Phenix Center for Economic and Informatics Studies, has warned of increasing pressures facing the Jordanian labor market in the coming period, amid ongoing geopolitical developments in the region and the continued limited capacity of the economy to generate sufficient and decent employment opportunities.

A specialized report revealed a sharp decline in the number of labor protests in Jordan during 2025, with only 24 protests recorded compared to 51 in 2024 - a decrease of 53%.

Amman – A research report issued by the Phenix Center for Economic and Informational Studies under the Jordanian Labor Watch program calls for legislative reforms and comprehensive economic and social policies to advance women’s economic justice in the Jordanian labor market and address the structural challenges that limit their economic participation. The report was released on the occasion of International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8.

The Phenix Center for Economic and Informatics Studies has affirmed that the proposed amendments to the Social Security Law for 2026 are incomplete and lack full integration. The Center is calling for the adoption of a comprehensive reform package that strikes a balanced approach among financial sustainability, social justice, and the expansion of insurance coverage. This would strengthen public confidence in the system and safeguard the rights of all beneficiaries.