16. October 2026 | Labour Market, Employment and Social Policy

Is the menopause a women’s issue only?

Carola Burkert, Dana Müller, Hannah Steinberg, Marieke Volkert

An IAB survey shows that menopause is a topic relevant to women and men as its symptoms can impact women's labour market participation. ...read more

09. September 2026 | Covid-19 crisis: consequences for the labour market

How working from home is reshaping Germany’s commuting and residential landscapes

Sena Coskun, Wolfgang Dauth, Hermann Gartner, Michael Stops, Enzo Weber

Since Covid-19 remote work has weakened the traditional bond between home and workplace. This study examines whether people now live and work farther apart. ...read more

18. August 2026 | Interviews

“Climate change will demand significant adjustments of the German labour market”

Christiane Keitel

Bernd Fitzenberger and Florian Hack outline the consequences of climate change for the labour market and discuss the economic opportunities. ...read more

4. August 2026 | Social Inequality, Joblessness and Social Inclusion

Why confidence matters: The hidden barrier for women in STEM

Britta Hecker, Ipek Yükselen Saif

Women remain underrepresented in STEM, which widens the gender pay gap. Confidence is an important factor in choosing a STEM career. ...read more

2. July 2026 | Migration and Integration

When bureaucracy becomes a barrier: What migrants think about Germany’s administrative processes

Julia Reinold, Laura Goßner, Jasmin Hallyburton

Almost one third of those who leave Germany again, indicate that burdensome bureaucratic processes were one reason for their departure. ...read more