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Germany's skilled workers shortage
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As a severe labor shortage bites, Germany looks to reform its immigration laws.
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Germany: A new scheme to fill the skilled labor gap
Germany: A new scheme to fill the skilled labor gap
A program in a flood-hit region in Germany aims to convince young jobseekers about the advantages of learning a trade.
Changes to Germany's skilled immigration rules take effect
Changes to Germany's skilled immigration rules take effect
The rules for immigrants from non-EU countries are set to gradually change starting November 18, 2023.
Can skilled workers bring their parents to Germany?
Can skilled workers bring their parents to Germany?
Germany’s hoping to attract skilled workers from abroad by allowing their parents and parents-in-law to join them.
Germany's labor shortage: Lufthansa turns to retirees
Germany's labor shortage: Lufthansa turns to retirees
Skilled pensioners are returning to work at Lufthansa Technik to help plug a labor gap. It's a win for all concerned.
Germany: How can rural regions attract workers from abroad?
Germany: How can rural regions attract workers from abroad?
Small companies in Germany's more rural areas face huge challenges as labor shortages affect the countryside, too.
The Roofing Trainee Challenge
The Roofing Trainee Challenge
A challenge attracts trainees to the roofing profession. Those who keep their cooll have the advantage.
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