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July 2, 2026 | Migration and Integration
When bureaucracy becomes a barrier: What migrants think about Germany’s administrative processes
Applying for a residence permit, having foreign qualifications recognised, or acquiring German citizenship: people who have moved to Germany often face lengthy bureaucratic... Read more
June 26, 2026 | Groups of Persons
Employment growth in Germany from 2017 to 2024: What drives employment in an ageing society?
Between 2017 and 2024, employment growth in Germany was mainly driven by a rising population and increasing employment rates. Gains were concentrated among... Read more
May 4, 2026 | Digital and ecological transformation
The gender AI gap: “AI is becoming a key resource – but men and women are not using it in the same way”
The rapid spread of AI in the workplace is creating a new divide: the gender AI gap. A recent study by the IAB... Read more
October 20, 2020 | International Labour Markets
Launch of the “European Labour Market Barometer“
The new "European Labour Market Barometer" reflects the expected short-term development of unemployment and employment in the European labour market.... Read more
November 20, 2018 | Labour Market Trends and Forecasts
Departing from the beaten track – trends of working in the digital transformation
Prof. Wilhelm Bauer describes trends of working in the digital transformation.... Read more
July 6, 2017 | International Labour Markets
New book publication: Frontline Delivery of Welfare-to-Work Policies in Europe
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June 14, 2018 | Labour Market, Employment and Social Policy
Codetermination losing ground
Peter Ellguth
Like collective bargaining coverage, codetermination is becoming less and less significant in German companies. Only a minority of employees, especially in East Germany,... Read more
October 17, 2018 | Groups of Persons
Labour market integration of refugees gains momentum
A good 70 percent of refugees in Germany come from eight non-European asylum seekers’ countries of origin. Their integration into the German labour... Read more
January 15, 2026 | Labour Market Policy
Minimum wage and job reallocation: The hidden role of financial constraints
The introduction of Germany’s minimum wage in 2015 did not cause substantial changes to overall employment; rather, it triggered large shifts in the... Read more