Tag: part time
“Lack of courage” prevents men from taking care of children
Berlin The model of the sole breadwinner is the ideal for fewer and fewer fathers. This is the result of the “Fathers’ Report 2023”, which Family Minister Lisa Paus (Greens)…
There is still a lot of room for improvement in the distribution of roles
Dusseldorf Work-life balance has made progress: there are more men on the street who push prams, stay at home for at least a few months after the birth and also…
Who works in Germany for how long?
People work in the office late at night Highly skilled workers are more likely to work more than 30 hours a week than those without a degree. (Photo: dpa) Berlin…
Part-time is not a trend towards a better work-life balance
Global trends Handelsblatt author Thomas Hanke analyzes interesting data and trends from all over the world in the column. (Photo: Klawe Rzeczy) Some media think they have found those responsible…
The shortage of teachers in Germany is gigantic
Berlin On Tuesday, news from Lower Saxony startled educational politicians, parents and teachers: A primary school head in Ammerland announced that she had to introduce the four-day week for more…
Why our future is not predetermined
Good morning dear readers, will we remember 2023 as the year democracy and freedom triumphed over dictatorship and oppression? It seems possible – and at the same time the opposite…
Labor shortages: A part-time economy
Almost 40 years ago, the fight for shorter working hours served one goal in particular: the feared massive job cuts should be prevented. The trade unions in the metal and…
Part-time work is often self-deception for the highly qualified
Saturday 17 December 2022 Log in subscription Newsletter podcast Club e-paper archive Shop jobs Inside my news Home politics Germany Economy International Economic Education Pursue Industry energy Trade + consumer…
Is there a risk of a relapse into old gender roles?
Home office with a child Parents with young children tend to want to work more days from home than other groups. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Presence from Monday to Friday, fixed…