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Krankenpflegerin untersucht mit Stethoskop das Herz eines Patienten.

The health and social care sector faces major challenges, such as labor shortages. We have compiled a list of IAB publications and projects on a dedicated page that shines a light on employment trends, skills requirements and working conditions in the health and social care sector.

Illustrative picture for the European Labour Market Barometer

28.04.2026

Facts and figures

European Labour Market Barometer rises against the trend

At 100.1 points, the barometer is back in slightly positive territory for the first time in three months.

Portrait of IAB vice director Melanie Arntz.

02.04.2026

A portrait of the IAB vice director Melanie Arntz

The Art of Balance

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 limits. She also brings a fresh appetite for knowledge and a powerful sense of energy to the Institute.

News

28. April 2026

European Labour Market Barometer rises against the trend

The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.4 points in April compared with the previous month.

24. April 2026

How U.S. Tariffs are Affecting the German Economy

U.S. trade policy is placing increasing pressure on business in Germany. But the United States is currently reshaping the rules of international trade—with tangible consequences.

Kennungsbild für das European Labour Market Barometer

27. March 2026

European Labour Market Barometer holds steady despite war in Iran

The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB rose by 0.2 points to 99.8 points compared with the previous month.

Microphone in the foreground in front of a blurred audience

13. March 2026

Call for Papers: Imperfect Competition in the Labor Market

The IAB invites you to its second workshop on imperfect competition in the labor market from 20 July to 21 July 2026. The deadline for submissions is 31 March.

6. March 2026

AI at work: Are women falling behind?

Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.

25. February 2026

European Labour Market Barometer: European labour markets are losing some ground

The European Labour Market Barometer declined slightly for the third consecutive time in February.

Stressed mother working from home with a small child

19. February 2026

Navigating Motherhood: Endogenous Penalties and Career Choice

This IAB-Discussion Paper analyzes the interaction between fertility, child penalties, and career choices.

18. February 2026

Call for Papers: 7th Forum „Higher Education and the Labour Market“ (HELM)

The HELM conference combines contributions with a general perspective on ‘Higher Education and the Labour Market’, with contributions on alternating focus topics.

13. February 2026

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

A study based on interviews with 3,400 refugees shows that Ukrainian women enter the labour market much faster than other refugee groups.

28. January 2026

European Labour Market Barometer: European labour markets remain subdued

The European Labour Market Barometer dropped slightly in January.

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The labour market for healthcare and social care

The health and social care sector provides vital services and is hugely important to society. But the challenges in this sector are considerable. How can we ensure the provision of high-quality healthcare and social care in the future, especially given a labour shortage that is likely to worsen as a result of demographic change?

We have compiled a list of IAB publications and projects on a dedicated page that shines a light on employment trends, skills requirements and working conditions in the health and social care sector.