Tag: labour market
How to land a well-paying job in the chip industry
Working in a chip factory The shortage of skilled workers is becoming a massive problem for the industry – this helps applicants. (Photo: IMAGO/ANP) Dusseldorf The goals for the European…
There are doubts about economic growth in winter
Construction site in Berlin The new construction business has collapsed and there is currently no recovery in sight. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf The current third quarter has apparently already been all…
Five reasons why France is currently overtaking Germany as a business location
Emmanuel Macron The downside of the billions in investments and aid is that France’s public finances have deteriorated. (Photo: Reuters, Bloomberg [M]) Dunkirk, Paris François Lavallée can still remember the…
IG Metall does not see a four-day week as a priority
IG Metall The first round of negotiations is planned for mid-November. (Photo: IMAGO/Michael Gstettenbauer) Frankfurt am Main IG Metall wants to take the competitiveness of the German metal and electrical…
IG Metall does not see a four-day week as a priority
IG Metall The first round of negotiations is planned for mid-November. (Photo: IMAGO/Michael Gstettenbauer) Frankfurt am Main IG Metall wants to take the competitiveness of the German metal and electrical…
Volkswagen is cutting hundreds of temporary jobs in Zwickau
VW factory in Zwickau The location is no longer working for almost 270 employees. For the majority of those on temporary contracts, the future remains uncertain. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Demand…
Volkswagen is cutting temporary worker positions in Zwickau
VW factory in Zwickau The location is no longer working for almost 270 employees. For the majority of those on temporary contracts, the future remains uncertain. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Demand…
These applicant profiles are in demand in the industry despite the crisis
Construction site in Enkingen Project developers are in crisis because rising interest rates threaten their business model. (Photo: IMAGO/Wolfgang Maria Weber) Dusseldorf Bankruptcies of project developers, numerous stopped housing projects,…
Labor Minister Heil wants to allay employees’ fear of AI
Munich, Berlin Hubertus Heil takes an electric drill in his hand, sinks a screw into the metal component and looks at the screen. The display lights up green, everything is…
ABB increases production in Europe by 50 percent
ABB robots in use Many robots are already used in automobile production, such as here at the BMW main plant. In many industries it is different. (Photo: dpa) Munich The…
ABB increases production in Europe by 50 percent
ABB robots in use Many robots are already used in automobile production, such as here at the BMW main plant. In many industries it is different. (Photo: dpa) Munich The…
Supply chain problems after floods in Slovenia
Production at VW The company has sent around 100 employees to Slovenia to help the supplier. (Photo: Oliver Killig) Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Vienna Due to the shortage of parts following the…
Haba: Toy manufacturer files for bankruptcy
Toys from Haba The manufacturer from Bad Rodach has gotten into financial difficulties. Now a restructuring through insolvency under self-administration is pending. (Photo: obs) Dusseldorf The traditional children’s outfitter Haba…
This is what specialists and managers deserve
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Almost 1.5 million immigrants – but only a few targeted for the labor market
Arrival of refugees from Ukraine in March 2022 Refugee migration only has a limited impact on the needs of the labor market. (Photo: IMAGO/Jens Schicke) Berlin Germany is currently experiencing…
These specialists are in demand at top companies
Concept of the “New Class” from BMW at the IAA The new electric vehicles show how digitalization and electromobility are changing the automotive industry – and with it jobs. (Photo:…
“Be approachable, listen, talk about mistakes”
Dusseldorf There is an increasing demand for bosses. Various studies show this. According to a survey by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), only 14 percent of all employees in Germany…
Working instead of pension – Two ways out of semi-retirement
An experienced employee During the pandemic, many older employees agreed with their employers on partial retirement. Now, not only do many companies want their experienced staff back – many employees…
A shortage of skilled workers is driving trainee wages up
Trainees in the electrical field In 2020, the minimum wage was also introduced for trainees. (Photo: dpa) Berlin In the current training year, wages for apprentices have risen sharply in…
Five traits that will get you into top management
manager Nowadays, more is required from top executives than just specialist knowledge. (Photo: Stone/Getty Images) Dusseldorf Michael Oberwegner is looking for the top managers of the future at the HR…