09. September 2026 | Covid-19 crisis: consequences for the labour market

How working from home is reshaping Germany’s commuting and residential landscapes

Sena Coskun, Wolfgang Dauth, Hermann Gartner, Michael Stops, Enzo Weber

Since Covid-19 remote work has weakened the traditional bond between home and workplace. This study examines whether people now live and work farther apart. ...read more

18. August 2026 | Interviews

“Climate change will demand significant adjustments of the German labour market”

Christiane Keitel

Bernd Fitzenberger and Florian Hack outline the consequences of climate change for the labour market and discuss the economic opportunities. ...read more

4. August 2026 | Social Inequality, Joblessness and Social Inclusion

Why confidence matters: The hidden barrier for women in STEM

Britta Hecker, Ipek Yükselen Saif

Women remain underrepresented in STEM, which widens the gender pay gap. Confidence is an important factor in choosing a STEM career. ...read more

2. July 2026 | Migration and Integration

When bureaucracy becomes a barrier: What migrants think about Germany’s administrative processes

Julia Reinold, Laura Goßner, Jasmin Hallyburton

Almost one third of those who leave Germany again, indicate that burdensome bureaucratic processes were one reason for their departure. ...read more

26. June 2026 | Structural Change and the Labour Market

Employment growth in Germany from 2017 to 2024: What drives employment in an ageing society?

Davit Adunts, Ehsan Vallizadeh, Anton Klaus

Future employment growth in Germany will increasingly depend on higher participation, migration integration, and productivity gains. ...read more