All articles published so far
December 21, 2020 | Interviews
The post-pandemic labour market. Video interviews with IAB Director Bernd Fitzenberger
IAB-Director risks a glance at the labour market after the Covid-19 crisis in a series of video interviews.... Read more
October 23, 2024 | Labour Market Policy
Italian citizens’ income: Why the reform cannot be successful in activating people
The Italian government decided on major expenditure saving for the Italian citizens’ income called “Reditto di Cittadinanza” in August 2023. In order to... Read more
June 24, 2022 | Interviews
“We see good integration prospects for Ukrainian refugees"
The interview compares the integration of Urkainian refugees into the German labour market and society with the integration of Syrian refugees in 2015.... Read more
October 16, 2024 | Education and the Labour Market
Who is most open to lifelong learning? Exploring the role of personality traits and skills
Due to structural changes in the labour market, the importance of lifelong learning has become increasingly apparent. However, employees in different skill groups... Read more
November 25, 2021 | International Labour Markets
Recent research on minimum wages – evidence from a virtual seminar series
A recent seminar series focussed on the cutting-edge international research on minimum wage policies with regard to employment, consumer prices, wage inequality, and... Read more
September 16, 2024 | Groups of Persons
Female university students may settle for considerably lower starting salaries than their male peers
According to a survey conducted by the IAB, female university students have different salary expectations than male students. They would accept a starting... Read more
ELMI Policy Talk: It’s all about the money? – what really influences student’s study choices
Do the labour market prospects associated with education programmes matter to young adults’ study choices? Does career counselling help students to choose the... Read more
July 25, 2024 | Interviews
“Institutional hurdles slow the integration of refugees down”
When refugees first arrive in Germany, apart from individual constraints, institutional hurdles hinder them from integrating into the labour market. However, seven years... Read more
July 9, 2024 | Digital and ecological transformation
Gig-work in the German delivery-services sector: Employment has increased significantly in recent years
Drivers working for app-based delivery services have become an integral part of the urban landscape in Germany. At the same time, working conditions... Read more