22 Beiträge
Long-term unemployment remains a significant challenge for the German labour market. The IAB evaluated two programmes that had been introduced in…
In many developed countries the baby boomers are gradually reaching retirement age. This creates challenges for both labour supply and pension…
Most jobs in essential occupations in Germany have relatively good working conditions. Yet a substantial share of jobs has bad ones, and here…
Inflation is currently at a record high and will continue to go up as a result of the war in Ukraine and sanctions imposed on Russia. Considering the…
The article discusses how the German social protection system should be adapted following the Covid-19 crisis.
The authors analyse international reform perspectives of the German basic income system.
For many mini-jobber it has not been worthwhile to work longer hours up to now. This is a serious obstacle for securing a sustainable supply of…
Professor Enzo Weber presents his concept of Digital Social Security in this video interview and explains the first steps to put the concept into…
The article focuses on online gig economy which is transnational and spans a full spectrum of skills, from data entry to software development. The…
Platform work is increasing worldwide, leaving a serious lack of social protection. In spite of the international and flexible character of platform…
Like collective bargaining coverage, codetermination is becoming less and less significant in German companies. Only a minority of employees,…
Wages and working conditions are negotiated between employers and employees. Collective agreements provide both parties with an institutional…