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Labor Market

Generations of economists have racked their brains over the best instruments and policies leading to a flexible labor market in the interests of both employers and employees.

Flexibility seems to be of the essence, that is the ability to swiflty adapt to a changing economic environment both nationally and globally. This page collates the latest DW content on the topic.

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German government cuts growth outlook 10.10.2018

The German government has lowered its forecasts for growth this year and next due to an increasingly tight labor market and risks associated with Britain's exit from the European Union and global trade disputes.
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Inside Europe: Germany agrees on new immigration laws 04.10.2018

The German labor market is booming, employment is at a record high and the economy is experiencing its longest growth period ever. To stay competitive, many German businesses need qualified, skilled workers from abroad. After months of wrangling over migration issues, Germany's coalition government has finally reached a deal. Mike Mühlberger reports from Berlin.
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German skilled trades boom, but workers not on tap 17.09.2018

If you need a skilled tradesperson in Germany you may have to wait a long time, because while the sector is growing there is a shortage of workers. Refugees may be one solution to the problem.
Deutschland Fussgängerzone

Germany: Good jobs, but unfriendly people, say expats 06.09.2018

Germany is an attractive business location that offers foreign professionals good jobs, according to a study on expat life. The huge drawback: People often don't feel at home here. It compares poorly on many counts.

Companies desperately looking for skilled labor 30.08.2018

Fresh unemployment figures from Germany point to a slight rise in the number of jobless people. But the number of vacancies is also going up. Economist Alexander Burstedde tells DW what's behind that conundrum.
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More people unemployed in Germany, but also more vacancies 30.08.2018

The number of jobless people in Germany has increased slightly over the past four weeks. Labor market experts insist there's no cause for alarm, saying the pickup is largely attributable to seasonal factors.
Deutschland Fussgängerzone

German consumers cautious as inflation eats up wage hikes 29.08.2018

While consumers in Europe's powerhouse remain confident about the domestic labor market, they are less likely now to make large purchases. Low interest rates and higher energy prices are taking their toll.
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Finding skilled labor in Germany: 'It's never been so hard' 22.08.2018

As the German economy goes from strength to strength, it's become increasingly difficult for businesses to recruit urgently needed staff. Hardy Graupner has mingled with entrepreneurs in a small community near Berlin.
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German Cabinet approves 4-billion-euro plan to combat long-term unemployment 18.07.2018

The German Cabinet has given the green light to a plan to subsidize jobs for people who have been jobless for years. The project, dubbed "social labor market," could help tens of thousands of people.
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Innovative schooling: Finland's Me & MyCity program 11.07.2018

Crossing the bridge between childhood and adulthood isn't easy. How prepared were you for that leap into the next phase of life? An innovative Finnish program aims to help students make that step.
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German investor sentiment lowest in 6 years 10.07.2018

The mood among German institutional investors has worsened sharply in recent weeks, a fresh monthly survey shows. For an export-oriented country like Germany, there's a lot to worry about, experts say.
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Flexible wage deals behind greater inequality? 19.06.2018

A paper presented at a European Central Bank conference in Sintra, Portugal, has suggested that labor market reforms may have increased inequality in Germany. The study thus challenges a key tenet of monetary policy.
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Nigerian refugees in Germany among top job finders 13.06.2018

Nigerian asylum seekers in Germany seem to find it easier than other African refugees to integrate into the labor market, a survey found.

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German jobless rate down to new historic low 30.05.2018

Fewer people have been out of work in Germany in May than at any time since the country's reunification in 1990, official figures have shown. Potential risks did not stop the hiring spree of companies across the nation.

Macron's reform drive scrutinized 15.05.2018

The list of economic reforms that French President Emmanuel Macron is resolved to implement is long. Some people feel his agenda is only serving the rich, but economist Karen Horn from Erfurt University disagrees.

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US job market: even solid figures can be disappointing 04.05.2018

It's hard to please everyone. Although the US unemployment rate has dropped to a level not seen in over 17 years, analysts insisted the job market in the world's largest economy had underperformed in April.
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