All articles published so far

Applying for a residence permit, having foreign qualifications recognised, or acquiring German citizenship: people who have moved to Germany often face lengthy bureaucratic processes. Current survey ...weiterlesen

Between 2017 and 2024, employment growth in Germany was mainly driven by a rising population and increasing employment rates. Gains were concentrated among migrants, women and older workers, while ...weiterlesen

The rapid spread of AI in the workplace is creating a new divide: the gender AI gap. A recent study by the IAB conducted in collaboration with Initiative D21 shows that women use AI considerably less ...weiterlesen

App-based delivery services have spread rapidly in Germany in recent years. This has also fuelled public debate about the poor working conditions of the gig-workers in these services. However, there ...weiterlesen

24. April 2026 | International Labour Markets

How U.S. Tariffs are Affecting the German Economy

Jutta Winters

U.S. trade policy is placing increasing pressure on business in Germany. Free trade fosters economic growth on both sides. But the United States is currently reshaping the rules of international ...weiterlesen

6 percent of German establishments report that they are predominantly negatively affected by the impact of the changes to US trade policy since the beginning of 2025. These establishments employ 11 ...weiterlesen

When Melanie Arntz talks about leadership, there’s one word that keeps coming up: balance. She believes in seeing people as whole individuals, valuing their ideas while also respecting their ...weiterlesen

6. March 2026 | Digital and ecological transformation

AI at work: Are women falling behind?

Jutta Winters

Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job. However, recent data show that women resort to AI significantly less ...weiterlesen

4. March 2026 | Migration and Integration

Flight, family, work: The path into the labour market

Jutta Winters

Since the start of the war, around one million people have fled from Ukraine to Germany. Mostly women with children. A study based on interviews with 3,400 refugees shows that Ukrainian women enter ...weiterlesen