Temporary staffing has become an integral part of the German labour market and has been gradually deregulated from 1985 onwards. Especially in the last decade the country has developed one of the most attractive and buoyant staffing industries in Europe although it remains more fragmented than its French or Dutch neighbours.
As Europe’s largest economy, Germany has a strong focus on manufacturing and industries with the metal and electrical sector being a major client to temporary employment agencies. Professional and skilled labour has also grown in demand, making the recruitment market a diverse one. Influential collective agreements and the temporary employment act shape the legal framework of the German staffing market, which is the fifth-largest in the world based on revenue.
The German jobs market proved to be one of the most resilient during the recent recession. Employment is high and unemployment is comparatively low, but an acute skills shortage is posing a threat to companies in the country.
and Berlin, Germany; and Vienna, Austria, whilst part of the eurozone, score as medium-low risk. For these cities government support, education and talent development remain low risk categories when compared
. However, Robert Walters have also seen relatively significant increases in Ireland (2.1%), Belgium (1.7%), Singapore (1.5%), Germany (1.4%), Luxembourg (1.3%) and South Korea (1.1%). Despite challenging
on assignment duration: Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, Sweden
Limitations on the percentage of temporary agency workers: Austria, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Spain, Sweden
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-largest economy in Europe after Germany and France, and the seventh-largest in the world. In addition to a flexible labour market, the country is pro-business and open to foreign investment. The population
on market growth. France is the second largest economy in Europe, after Germany. France is known for its state-interventionist type of economy or state-managed capitalism. However, European integration
-largest economy in Europe after Germany and France, and the seventh-largest in the world. In addition to a flexible labour market, the country is pro-business and open to foreign investment. The population
Germany Temporary staffing has become an integral part of the German labour market and has been gradually deregulated from 1985 onwards. Especially in the last decade the country has developed one
-largest economy in Europe after Germany and France, and the seventh-largest in the world. In addition to a flexible labour market, the country is pro-business and open to foreign investment. The population
national markets are the UK, Germany and the Netherlands.
Other markets offer promising growth prospects: the Scandinavian countries, Poland and the Czech Republic.
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