14 January 2026

2026 İŞKUR (Employment Agency) On-the-Job Training Program and Wages

What is On-the-Job Training Program?

İŞKUR (Employment Agency) on-the-job training program aims to reduce unemployment, to reinforce the professional knowledge of the unemployed candidates registered on İŞKUR, to learn and develop by experiencing the work and production processes. With the on-the-job training program, employers can have the opportunity to review the performances of the candidates for a certain period of time to employ qualified workforce, and they also have the opportunity to save on the cost of searching for new employees.

29 December 2025

2026 Internship Wages in Türkiye

Category Work Life

What is an Internship?

An internship is a temporary work experience that provides students or recent graduates with practical, hands-on knowledge and skills in a specific field or industry. These opportunities can be paid or unpaid, full-time or part-time, and can last from a few weeks to several months. They allow students to apply what they've learned in school to the business world while also making valuable connections and gaining insight into their chosen profession. In essence, internships are a valuable stepping stone for individuals seeking to jump-start their careers and gain a competitive advantage in the job market. The rise of remote and hybrid working in today's business world has increased online (remote) internships and made them the new norm.

10 December 2025

What Is Performance Evaluation? Types of Performance Evaluation Scales

Category Work Life

What Is Performance Evaluation? Performance Evaluation Scale

The foundation of sustainable corporate success lies in measurable performance management. While the most valuable asset of every organization is its people, effectively managing this asset is only possible through data-driven performance evaluation systems.

13 January 2026

Clarification on the Application Principles of VERBİS Registration Exemptions

Category KVKK - GDPR

With the decision of the Turkish Personal Data Protection Board dated December 25, 2025 and numbered 2025/2393, the application principles regarding exemptions from the VERBIS (Data Controllers' Registry Information System) registration obligation have been clarified. The decision aims to eliminate uncertainties arising from the implementation of the Board's decision dated September 4, 2025 and numbered 2025/1572, which amended the scope of VERBIS registration exemptions.

Pursuant to Article 16 of the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698, data controllers processing personal data are required to register with VERBIS. However, the Board may grant exemptions from this obligation based on objective criteria such as the nature and volume of personal data processed, and the characteristics of the data processing activities.

26 December 2025

2026 Unemployment Fund Calculation and Amount

Category Work Life

2026 Unemployment Benefit Calculation and Amount

What Is Unemployment Fund (Unemployment Allowance)?

Unemployment fund, or as specified in the law, "unemployment allowance," is a payment provided to individuals who have previously worked as insured and meet all the conditions specified in Law No. 4447 (In Turkish) to financially support them to prevent income loss when they become unemployed. Unemployment fund is provided to insured individuals for a specific duration and amount during the period of their unemployment, based on certain conditions as specified in the law. The purpose of providing unemployment funds is to ensure that the individual who becomes unemployed can sustain their own and their family's livelihood during the period of unemployment.

07 October 2025

2026 Public Holidays and Working Hours Calculation in Türkiye

Category Work Life

In Türkiye, public holidays and their duration are clearly stated in the Law No. 2429 on National Holidays and General Holidays. In 2026, public holidays and their duration are given in the table below:

05 January 2026

2026 Tax Brackets and Income Tax Calculation in Türkiye

Category Work Life

The tax system plays a critical role in maintaining the economic balance of society and financing public services. Tax brackets, updated annually, determine the financial obligations of taxpayers. Among the most anticipated topics of the working population regarding the 2026 tax regulations are the 2026 tax brackets. In this article, we have summarized key topics such as income tax, tax brackets, and how tax brackets are calculated for you.

22 December 2025

What Is PDKS? What You Need to Know About Personnel Attendance Control Systems

Category Work Life, Technology

Accurate monitoring of working hours is one of the most critical pillars of modern labor law and human resources management. With the widespread adoption of digitalization, remote work, and flexible employment models, the concept of "working time" has ceased to be limited solely to the time physically spent at the workplace; instead, it has become a strategic element that must be measured, evidenced, and managed. This transformation has elevated Personnel Attendance Control Systems (PDKS) from a purely operational tool to an indispensable infrastructure component in terms of payroll accuracy, legal compliance, and organizational efficiency.

03 October 2025

Changes in Exceptions to the Obligation to Register with VERBİS

Category KVKK - GDPR

With the Decision of the Personal Data Protection Board published in the Official Gazette dated October 1, 2025 and numbered 33034, amendments have been made to the exemption criteria regarding the obligation to register with VERBİS (Data Controllers' Registry Information System), which is carried out pursuant to Article 16 of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698.