Israel Aerospace Industries says it has grown its Haredi workforce to more than 400

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) says it has seen a steady rise in the number of Haredi employees, with over 400 currently working at the company.

At a special conference focused on integrating Haredi professionals into technological roles, IAI highlights its efforts to diversify its workforce.

“At IAI, we carry out a variety of initiatives throughout the year to recruit employees from diverse populations, including the Haredi sector,” says Nir Reis, IAI’s vice president of human resources.

He attributes the increase in Haredi hires to their “wide-ranging recruitment efforts, exposure events for Haredi engineers, expanded partnerships with Haredi companies and training organizations, and targeted job postings in Haredi communities.”

In 2024 alone, IAI says it hired 48 new Haredi employees, continuing a growing trend that saw a 45% increase in Haredi hires in the past two years. IAI’s efforts also include creating a welcoming work environment, offering accommodations such as an internal web-filtering system, family days and an on-site synagogue.

Boaz Levy, CEO of IAI, emphasizes: “IAI is a home for all sectors of Israeli society and is deeply committed to increasing representation of diverse populations, including Haredi men and women.”