The coworking market in Romania has over 100 projects in operation across Bucharest and regional cities, and the demand for flexible spaces is expected to grow over the continuation of the hybrid work arrangements.
In addition to the hybrid work regime, Nestlé Romania employees also benefit from other non-financial advantages, such as a variety of library subscriptions, wellbeing and nutrition projects.
Other key factors motivating employees to come back include having a clear work routine, ease of commuting and managers' expectations of physical presence.
For many professionals, flexibility in the office schedule has come to be more important than the financial package.
At the same time, nearly 82% of employees of all ages consider their relationship with managers important or very important when making the decision to work more days at the office.
The World Bank revised down Romania's 2026 growth forecast to 1.3%, compared to the 1.9% predicted in June 2025 and 2.6% estimated in January 2025.
Banks in Central Eastern South-Eastern Europe report improving trends, with credit demand remaining robust, particularly from companies, while banks anticipate improvement in credit supply following a period of contraction.
Agroland Business System has completed the acquisition of Avirom, a Romanian company specialising in day-old chick and duckling production.
Romania's inflation remained at 9.7% at the end of 2025, with mixed pressures across different spending categories in December.
Romania's annual inflation rate decreased to 9.69% in December from 9.76% in November, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).