German Government Pushes for Post-Retirement Work as Part of Economic Strategy
Germany's coalition is introducing an active pension scheme to keep retirees in the workforce longer, a policy shift that reflects the country's growing…
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Migration Shift Forces Germany to Rethink Labor Strategy
Tighter border checks are disrupting Germany's access to migrant workers, forcing a rethink of how the country attracts and retains the foreign labor its…
Germany’s Skilled Labor Shortage Reaches Critical Level, Affecting Majority of Companies
A new study shows 84% of German businesses are struggling to find qualified workers, making the skilled labor shortage one of the country's most pressing…
Coalition Rift Emerges Over €15 Minimum Wage Promise
CDU/CSU and SPD are clashing over the €15 minimum wage pledge in their coalition deal. Here is what the dispute means for workers and expats across Germany.
New Study Reveals €1,200 Basic Income Boosts Wellbeing Without Reducing Work
A new German study finds that a €1,200 monthly basic income improves wellbeing without reducing employment, fuelling fresh debate over replacing the…
Germany's Labor Market Faces Critical Need for Immigrant Skilled Workers
A Bertelsmann Foundation study warns that Germany's aging workforce creates a critical shortage of skilled workers.
Germany's Healthcare Sector Struggles with 47,400 Unfilled Jobs
Germany's healthcare system faces a shortage of roughly 47,400 skilled workers, creating both pressure on services and openings for internationally…
Rethinking the 8-Hour Workday: Germany's Shift Towards Flexibility
Germany may abolish its traditional eight-hour workday limit in favour of more flexible arrangements.
Debate Over Bürgergeld Intensifies Over Illegal Work
Germany's revamped welfare system, Bürgergeld, faces criticism over suspected abuse through undeclared work.
Germany’s Skilled Labor Shortage: A Growing Challenge Across Multiple Sectors
Germany faces a deepening skilled labor shortage across engineering, IT, and more sectors.
Transdev and GDL Union Set Better Work Conditions and Compensation for Rail Workers
The Gewerkschaft Deutscher Lokomotivführer (GDL) and Transdev, Germany's second-largest railway company, have reached a comprehensive tariff agreement. This accord, heralding significant changes, including a reduction in work hours and pay raises, comes after a series of strikes that underscored the union's demands for better working conditions.
Miele Announces Major Job Cuts in Germany and Outsourcing to Poland
Miele, the renowned German manufacturer of high-quality household appliances, is facing significant operational changes due to a downturn in demand and escalating costs. The family-owned company headquartered in Gütersloh has announced a comprehensive restructuring plan that includes the elimination of approximately 2,000 jobs worldwide and the relocation of around 700 positions to other sites, with a significant focus on moving operations to Poland.