All articles published so far
September 15, 2022 | Groups of Persons
Unemployment and the mental health of young people during the second phase of the Covid-19 pandemic in Germany
Young adults are tomorrow’s workforce in times of aggravating skill shortage. Their mental health and well-being decide over their labour market success and... Read more
August 9, 2022 | Groups of Persons
Essential occupations: what are the working conditions like?
Most jobs in essential occupations in Germany have relatively good working conditions. Yet a substantial share of jobs has bad ones, and here... Read more
February 8, 2022 | Groups of Persons
Disadvantaged young people find the transition from school to work particularly difficult
How the transition from school to working life takes place sets the course for individual labour market opportunities. This transition is particularly difficult... Read more
December 22, 2021 | Groups of Persons
Is this crisis different? The impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the economic and social situation of young people in Europe
In general, economic downturns have a greater impact on young people in the labour market than on other age groups. How does the... Read more
November 4, 2021 | Groups of Persons
The idea of integration varies greatly and shapes arrival processes
An IAB study on refugees in Germany sheds light on what integration means to these people and how this idea influences their future... Read more
March 8, 2022 | Groups of Persons
Work and family in times of lockdown: a step backwards for women?
In spring 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic paralysed public life in many countries. Schools and daycare facilities closed. Many men and women started working... Read more
July 16, 2021 | Labour Market, Employment and Social Policy
Should the German social protection system be adapted following the Covid-19 crisis?
The article discusses how the German social protection system should be adapted following the Covid-19 crisis.... Read more
April 15, 2020 | International Labour Markets
German Exports to the UK: declining since the Brexit referendum in 2016
The rules defining trade between Germany and the United Kingdom (UK) have not changed despite Brexit. Nevertheless, there is a clear downward trend... Read more
November 20, 2020 | Groups of Persons
To work or not to work? A case study on the structure of student employment and its possible effects on students’ jobs during the Corona crisis
The consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic affect gainfully employed students in their academic progress due to the cancellation of on-site classes and in... Read more