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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.

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An aerial view of Apple Park, the extravagant, multibillion-dollar new campus headquarters of iPhone maker Apple

Could tech layoffs spread to rest of US economy?

Could tech layoffs spread to rest of US economy?

Silicon Valley firms have cut several hundred thousand jobs, sparking concern that the wider labor market is in trouble.
Business18 hours ago
Two older women bake cakes in the kitchen of a startup in Munich on January 19, 2022

Germany's Olaf Scholz calls for reduction in early retirees

Germany's Olaf Scholz calls for reduction in early retirees

As well as bringing in more foreign workers, Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged those over 60 to delay leaving the workforce.
BusinessDecember 12, 2022
People looking for work

Germany deadlocked over major welfare reform

Germany deadlocked over major welfare reform

The conservative alliance says the "Bürgergeld" reform goes too easy on the unemployed.
PoliticsNovember 15, 2022
A toy holds up a sign saying "Looking for a job"

Will the Great Resignation trend end soon?

Will the Great Resignation trend end soon?

Many US firms have announced layoffs due to a slowing economy, could resigners' remorse be next?
BusinessOctober 22, 2022
Olaf Scholz (l) and business representtive Rainer Dulger

German businesses are sounding the alarm

German businesses are sounding the alarm

A recession is looming in Germany. Employers in Berlin called for more financial aid.
BusinessSeptember 13, 2022
An elderly man operating a machine

Germany debates raising retirement age to 70

Germany debates raising retirement age to 70

An aging population, a dramatic labor shortage and a pension pot shortfall are an explosive mix for Germany.
SocietyAugust 28, 2022
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In the spotlight

A man works with an assembly robot in a factory

Education key for changing German job market

Workers across Germany already know that the job market is changing fast. And Germany is far from prepared.
BusinessSeptember 24, 2021
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Kommentatorenbild *PROVISORISCH* - DW Reporterin Kate Ferguson

How to know if you're really a socialist

Kate Ferguson
Commentary
BusinessApril 26, 2019