Only three countries have passed into national legislation new EU pay transparency rules by the June 7th deadline, MEPs and trade unions have denounced.
Almost half of European small and medium companies struggle to find workers with the skills they need but recruitment outside the EU remains “limited” and “too difficult”, a recent Eurobarometer survey published by the European Commission had shown.
In recent months a number of Germany's largest companies have announced major job cuts affecting tens of thousands of workers. Here's a roundup of the businesses where workers will be affected.
AI-powered language translation company DeepL said Thursday that it would cut about a quarter of its workforce as artificial intelligence had made the roles redundant.
BioNTech said Tuesday it will halt operations at several sites in Germany, in a move affecting up to 1,860 jobs, as sales of its blockbuster Covid vaccine drop.
Many foreigners who don't speak German - or have only basic knowledge - hope to find a job in Germany. We look at recent data and analyse how open the job market is to non-German speakers.
Elon Musk's automotive and robotics company Tesla said Thursday that it would hire more than 1,000 people in Germany, a rare bright spot in the country's struggling auto industry.
Berlin is expected to need more than 500,000 workers in the next nine years. But while some sectors will see a boom in demand for workers, others will see jobs phased out.
Germany publishes an official list of so‑called bottleneck jobs. If you’re trained in one of these fields, the process of securing a work permit or even permanent residency can be noticeably easier.
With high numbers of job posts across technical trades, healthcare, engineering, logistics and administration, the Bavarian capital seems to have plenty of opportunities for job-seekers this year.
Europe's largest economy grew more than expected at the end of last year, but this is likely not cause for celebration among three million unemployed workers in Germany as major companies continue with widespread job cuts.
Finding a job is typically a top priority when planning a move to Germany. The country boasts the third largest economy in the world and a continuing need for skilled professionals.
Germany reportedly lacks a record number of workers and yet many job-seekers suggest that finding work is harder than ever. The Local spoke to a professional development coach about strategies for finding and securing new opportunities.
A third of companies in Germany are planning to cut jobs next year according to a new study, but some parts of the country, and certain sectors, are bucking the trend and offering brighter prospects for jobseekers.
Government policies in Germany, and well-publicised labour shortages, paint the picture of a country ready and willing to welcome skilled workers. The reality for many foreign job seekers arriving in the country can be dramatically different.
Being unemployed is tough, but it can also offer a moment to pause and review your career path. Here's what you need to know about Germany's AVGS voucher and how you can get career coaching for free.
Wondering what skills are growing in demand on the German labour market? A study highlights the trending jobs in Germany that may inspire those looking for a new challenge.
German chemical group Wacker Chemie said Thursday it will axe 1,500 jobs, almost a tenth of its workforce, in a cost-cutting drive as the sector slips deeper into crisis.
Career-changers, known as ‘Quereinsteiger’ in Germany, are more sought after than ever before in the German job market. The findings of a new survey highlight a growing openness to diverse professional backgrounds.
The launch of the ‘EU Talent Pool’ has moved a step closer. It will be the first digital platform that will match vacancies in shortage occupations in EU countries with non-EU jobseekers.
Volkswagen's truck and bus making subsidiary MAN announced job cuts Thursday as part of plans to shift production to lower-cost Poland in the latest blow to Germany's embattled automotive sector.
Looking for a way to boost your income this winter? If you’re living in Germany – especially in one of its bustling cities – there’s a seasonal opportunity you might not have heard of.
