All articles about: employment 

19. July 2024 | Groups of Persons

An international comparison of the employment situation among older people: “Germany has caught up considerably”

Christiane Keitel , Jutta Winters , Martin Schludi

In many developed countries the baby boomers are gradually reaching retirement age. This creates challenges for both labour supply and pension systems. At the same time, it is not a given that older ...read more

15. September 2022 | Groups of Persons

Unemployment and the mental health of young people during the second phase of the Covid-19 pandemic in Germany

Hans Dietrich , Alexander Patzina , Laura Brunner

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 influence the future development of the ...read more

18. June 2020 | Education and Chances of Employment

What do we know about the employment of refugees in Germany? Answers to some frequently asked questions.

Herbert Brücker , Yuliya Kosyakova

In this interview, the authors Herbert Brücker and Yuliya Kosyakova answer key questions on the employment of refugees in Germany. ...read more

20. July 2017 | Interviews

The German minimum wage: an interview with IAB Director Joachim Möller

After many years of debates, 2015 saw the introduction of a statutory minimum wage of € 8.50 per hour (€ 8.84 since 2017) in Germany. While opponents of the minimum wage predicted negative ...read more