All articles published so far
June 18, 2020 | Groups of Persons
What do we know about the employment of refugees in Germany? Answers to some frequently asked questions.
In this interview, the authors Herbert Brücker and Yuliya Kosyakova answer key questions on the employment of refugees in Germany.... Read more
May 7, 2020 | Digital and ecological transformation
“Trust is the glue that holds it all together.” An interview with the teleworking expert at the International Labour Organization Jon C. Messenger
Interview with ILO telework expert Jon Messenger... Read more
February 9, 2026 | Migration and Integration
New data shows: Germany is often just a stopover
Professor Yuliya Kosyakova sums up her new data findings in this video: for many immigrants Germany is just a stopover. Why do so... Read more
April 27, 2026 | Digital and ecological transformation
App-based delivery services in Germany: Why people take up gig-work and usually quit quickly
App-based delivery services have spread rapidly in Germany in recent years. This has also fuelled public debate about the poor working conditions of... Read more
April 24, 2026 | International Labour Markets
How U.S. Tariffs are Affecting the German Economy
U.S. trade policy is placing increasing pressure on business in Germany. Free trade fosters economic growth on both sides. But the United States... Read more
March 6, 2026 | Digital and ecological transformation
AI at work: Are women falling behind?
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.... Read more
July 31, 2025 | Labour Market Policy
Drivers of employment growth: An overview of the integration of migrants into the German labour market
In the public debate in Germany, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on... Read more
April 24, 2026 | Establishments and the Demand for Personnel
Trump’s trade policy: almost every fifth establishment in the manufacturing sector feels the consequences
6 percent of German establishments report that they are predominantly negatively affected by the impact of the changes to US trade policy since... Read more
April 2, 2026 | People
The Art of Balance: A Portrait of the new IAB Vice Director Professor Melanie Arntz
When Melanie Arntz talks about leadership, there’s one word that keeps coming up: balance. She believes in seeing people as whole individuals, valuing... Read more