Germany News
Freelancers in Germany struggle in securing assignments (The Local Germany) - 2/20/2024
Nearly half of self-employed persons in Germany are currently complaining about a lack of assignments, reports The Local Germany, citing a survey from the Munich-based Ifo Institute. The survey ... Nearly half of self-employed persons in Germany are currently complaining ab...
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Germany’s unemployment rate rises to 5.7% in December - 1/04/2024
The unemployment rate in Germany reached 5.7% in December 2023, up 0.3% when compared to the same period a year ago, according to the latest labour market report by the Federal Employment Agency ... The unemployment rate in Germany reached 5.7% in December 2023, up 0.3% when compa...
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Germany’s jobless rate rises in February, labour demand down - 3/01/2024
Germany’s unemployment and underemployment increased over the year in February 2024, according to the Federal Employment Agency. The Agency said the weak economic environment dampened the overall ... Germany’s unemployment and underemployment increased over the year in...
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Germany eases citizenship path to attract workers (Reuters) - 1/22/2024
Germany’s government shortened foreigners' paths to citizenship and ended a ban on dual nationality on Friday by passing a naturalisation law to attract more migrant workers, reports Reuters ... Germany’s government shortened foreigners' paths to citizenship and ended...
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Germany’s IT sector talent shortages hindering business performance - 10/20/2023
Approximately two-thirds of senior IT professionals in Germany (66%) have seen their businesses adversely affected by the shortage of IT talent, according to research from IT search and recruitment ... Approximately two-thirds of senior IT professionals in Germany (66%) have seen...
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Germany launches major 4-day workweek trial (Euronews) - 2/06/2024
Germany launched a six-month four-day workweek trial that will allow employees at 45 companies across the country to work one less day per week for the same pay, reports Euronews. The initiative ... Germany launched a six-month four-day workweek trial that will allow employees at...
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Foreign workers face discrimination in Germany (Reuters) - 2/02/2024
While Germany is still an attractive destination for skilled workers from abroad, migrants report racism and discrimination in everyday life, according to Reuters, citing the Organisation ... While Germany is still an attractive destination for skilled workers from abroad, migrant...
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Continental may be set to make 1000 layoffs in Germany - 11/13/2023
Continental AG, a German multinational automotive parts manufacturing company, could be set to make more than 1,000 job cuts in Germany in 30 different locations, as part of 5,500 job cuts worldwide ... Continental may be set to make 1000 layoffs in Germany ... Continental may be...
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Germany – Officials say country has labour shortage in 200 professions (The Associated Press) - 6/02/2023
Germany, skills ... Germany – Officials say country has labour shortage in 200 professions (The Associated Press) ... Germany – Officials say country has labour shortage in 200 professions (The Associated Press) ... Germany – Officials say country...
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Germany pushes for faster entry of Ukrainian refugees into labour market (Reuters) - 10/19/2023
leads to integration." According to the Federal Employment Agency, the employment rate of Ukrainians in Germany is currently 19%. The new steps are geared towards giving help especially to tens ... Germany pushes for faster entry of Ukrainian refugees into labour market (...
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