16. October 2026 | Labour Market, Employment and Social Policy
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Results from an IAB survey paint a strikingly clear picture: menopause is predominantly viewed not as an exclusively female or private issue, but as a topic that is relevant to both women and men. ...read more
5. August 2026 | Social Inequality, Joblessness and Social Inclusion
Why confidence matters: The hidden barrier for women in STEM
Despite strong educational achievements, women in Germany remain underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers – an imbalance that fuels the gender pay gap, ...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?
Between 2017 and 2024, employment growth in Germany was mainly driven by a rising population and increasing employment rates. Gains were concentrated among migrants, women and older workers, while ...read more
The rapid spread of AI in the workplace is creating a new divide: the gender AI gap. A recent study by the IAB conducted in collaboration with Initiative D21 shows that women use AI considerably less ...read more
27. April 2026 | Labour Market, Employment and Social Policy
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 the gig-workers in these services. However, there ...read more
24. April 2026 | video
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 is currently reshaping the rules of international ...read more
24. April 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 the beginning of 2025. These establishments employ 11 ...read more
6. March 2026 | video
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. However, recent data show that women resort to AI significantly less ...read more
29. August 2025 | Structural Change and the Labour Market
Gender convergence in all areas: Is it a myth?
While men and women are increasingly found in the same occupations, a surprising trend has emerged: Sectors are becoming more gender-segregated over time. Are these patterns shaped by discriminatory ...read more