This paper examines the evolution, institutional structure, and current challenges of collective bargaining in Germany. Collective bargaining addresses labor market ...
10.07.2026
Collective Bargaining in Germany: Trends and Challenges
Collective Bargaining in Germany: Trends and Challenges
02.07.2026
International Mobility Panel of Migrants in Germany (IMPa): Who stays, who moves on – and why immigrants leave Germany
Thirty-two per cent of those who left Germany cite burdensome bureaucratic processes as a reason for their departure.
Not everyone who immigrates to Germany stays permanently. The retention of immigrants in Germany is relevant from a labour market policy perspective, given the growing demand for ...
26.06.2026
European Labour Market Barometer Treads Water
The early indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB thus remains slightly above the neutral value of 100 points.
In June, the European Labour Market Barometer stood at 100.1 points for the third consecutive month. The figures from this leading indicator, produced by the European Network of ...
27.05.2026
European Labour Market Barometer remains slightly positive
The early indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB thus remains slightly above the neutral value of 100 points.
The European Labour Market Barometer remains at 100.1 points in May. The early indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB thus remains slightly ...
28.04.2026
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.
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.4 points in April compared with the previous month. At 100.1 points, the barometer is back in slightly positive territory for the ...
06.03.2026
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.
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.
25.02.2026
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.
The European Labour Market Barometer declined slightly for the third consecutive time in February. The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and ...
19.02.2026
Navigating Motherhood: Endogenous Penalties and Career Choice
This IAB-Discussion Paper analyzes the interaction between fertility, child penalties, and career choices.
Women strategically sort into “family-friendly” sectors characterized by lower returns to experience but lower per-child penalties before the birth of their first child.
13.02.2026
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.
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 ...
28.01.2026
European Labour Market Barometer: European labour markets remain subdued
The European Labour Market Barometer dropped slightly in January.
The European Labour Market Barometer dropped slightly in January. The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB fell by 0.
02.07.2026
International Mobility Panel of Migrants in Germany (IMPa): Who stays, who moves on – and why immigrants leave Germany
International Mobility Panel of Migrants in Germany (IMPa): Who stays, who moves on – and why immigrants leave Germany
Thirty-two per cent of those who left Germany cite burdensome bureaucratic processes as a reason for their departure.
Not everyone who immigrates to Germany stays permanently. The retention of immigrants in Germany is relevant from a labour market policy perspective, given the growing demand for ...
26.06.2026
European Labour Market Barometer Treads Water
The early indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB thus remains slightly above the neutral value of 100 points.
In June, the European Labour Market Barometer stood at 100.1 points for the third consecutive month. The figures from this leading indicator, produced by the European Network of ...
27.05.2026
European Labour Market Barometer remains slightly positive
The early indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB thus remains slightly above the neutral value of 100 points.
The European Labour Market Barometer remains at 100.1 points in May. The early indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB thus remains slightly ...
28.04.2026
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.
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.4 points in April compared with the previous month. At 100.1 points, the barometer is back in slightly positive territory for the ...
06.03.2026
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.
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.
25.02.2026
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.
The European Labour Market Barometer declined slightly for the third consecutive time in February. The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and ...
19.02.2026
Navigating Motherhood: Endogenous Penalties and Career Choice
This IAB-Discussion Paper analyzes the interaction between fertility, child penalties, and career choices.
Women strategically sort into “family-friendly” sectors characterized by lower returns to experience but lower per-child penalties before the birth of their first child.
13.02.2026
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.
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 ...
28.01.2026
European Labour Market Barometer: European labour markets remain subdued
The European Labour Market Barometer dropped slightly in January.
The European Labour Market Barometer dropped slightly in January. The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB fell by 0.
Not everyone who immigrates to Germany stays permanently. The retention of immigrants in Germany is relevant from a labour market policy perspective, given the growing demand for ...
26.06.2026
European Labour Market Barometer Treads Water
European Labour Market Barometer Treads Water
The early indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB thus remains slightly above the neutral value of 100 points.
In June, the European Labour Market Barometer stood at 100.1 points for the third consecutive month. The figures from this leading indicator, produced by the European Network of ...
27.05.2026
European Labour Market Barometer remains slightly positive
The early indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB thus remains slightly above the neutral value of 100 points.
The European Labour Market Barometer remains at 100.1 points in May. The early indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB thus remains slightly ...
28.04.2026
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.
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.4 points in April compared with the previous month. At 100.1 points, the barometer is back in slightly positive territory for the ...
06.03.2026
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.
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.
25.02.2026
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.
The European Labour Market Barometer declined slightly for the third consecutive time in February. The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and ...
19.02.2026
Navigating Motherhood: Endogenous Penalties and Career Choice
This IAB-Discussion Paper analyzes the interaction between fertility, child penalties, and career choices.
Women strategically sort into “family-friendly” sectors characterized by lower returns to experience but lower per-child penalties before the birth of their first child.
13.02.2026
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.
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 ...
28.01.2026
European Labour Market Barometer: European labour markets remain subdued
The European Labour Market Barometer dropped slightly in January.
The European Labour Market Barometer dropped slightly in January. The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB fell by 0.
In June, the European Labour Market Barometer stood at 100.1 points for the third consecutive month. The figures from this leading indicator, produced by the European Network of ...
27.05.2026
European Labour Market Barometer remains slightly positive
European Labour Market Barometer remains slightly positive
The early indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB thus remains slightly above the neutral value of 100 points.
The European Labour Market Barometer remains at 100.1 points in May. The early indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB thus remains slightly ...
28.04.2026
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.
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.4 points in April compared with the previous month. At 100.1 points, the barometer is back in slightly positive territory for the ...
06.03.2026
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.
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.
25.02.2026
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.
The European Labour Market Barometer declined slightly for the third consecutive time in February. The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and ...
19.02.2026
Navigating Motherhood: Endogenous Penalties and Career Choice
This IAB-Discussion Paper analyzes the interaction between fertility, child penalties, and career choices.
Women strategically sort into “family-friendly” sectors characterized by lower returns to experience but lower per-child penalties before the birth of their first child.
13.02.2026
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.
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 ...
28.01.2026
European Labour Market Barometer: European labour markets remain subdued
The European Labour Market Barometer dropped slightly in January.
The European Labour Market Barometer dropped slightly in January. The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB fell by 0.
The European Labour Market Barometer remains at 100.1 points in May. The early indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB thus remains slightly ...
28.04.2026
European Labour Market Barometer rises against the trend
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.
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.4 points in April compared with the previous month. At 100.1 points, the barometer is back in slightly positive territory for the ...
06.03.2026
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.
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.
25.02.2026
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.
The European Labour Market Barometer declined slightly for the third consecutive time in February. The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and ...
19.02.2026
Navigating Motherhood: Endogenous Penalties and Career Choice
This IAB-Discussion Paper analyzes the interaction between fertility, child penalties, and career choices.
Women strategically sort into “family-friendly” sectors characterized by lower returns to experience but lower per-child penalties before the birth of their first child.
13.02.2026
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.
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 ...
28.01.2026
European Labour Market Barometer: European labour markets remain subdued
The European Labour Market Barometer dropped slightly in January.
The European Labour Market Barometer dropped slightly in January. The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB fell by 0.
The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.4 points in April compared with the previous month. At 100.1 points, the barometer is back in slightly positive territory for the ...
06.03.2026
AI at work: Are women falling behind?
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.
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.
25.02.2026
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.
The European Labour Market Barometer declined slightly for the third consecutive time in February. The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and ...
19.02.2026
Navigating Motherhood: Endogenous Penalties and Career Choice
This IAB-Discussion Paper analyzes the interaction between fertility, child penalties, and career choices.
Women strategically sort into “family-friendly” sectors characterized by lower returns to experience but lower per-child penalties before the birth of their first child.
13.02.2026
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.
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 ...
28.01.2026
European Labour Market Barometer: European labour markets remain subdued
The European Labour Market Barometer dropped slightly in January.
The European Labour Market Barometer dropped slightly in January. The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB fell by 0.
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.
25.02.2026
European Labour Market Barometer: European labour markets are losing some ground
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.
The European Labour Market Barometer declined slightly for the third consecutive time in February. The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and ...
19.02.2026
Navigating Motherhood: Endogenous Penalties and Career Choice
This IAB-Discussion Paper analyzes the interaction between fertility, child penalties, and career choices.
Women strategically sort into “family-friendly” sectors characterized by lower returns to experience but lower per-child penalties before the birth of their first child.
13.02.2026
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.
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 ...
28.01.2026
European Labour Market Barometer: European labour markets remain subdued
The European Labour Market Barometer dropped slightly in January.
The European Labour Market Barometer dropped slightly in January. The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB fell by 0.
The European Labour Market Barometer declined slightly for the third consecutive time in February. The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and ...
19.02.2026
Navigating Motherhood: Endogenous Penalties and Career Choice
Navigating Motherhood: Endogenous Penalties and Career Choice
This IAB-Discussion Paper analyzes the interaction between fertility, child penalties, and career choices.
Women strategically sort into “family-friendly” sectors characterized by lower returns to experience but lower per-child penalties before the birth of their first child.
13.02.2026
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.
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 ...
28.01.2026
European Labour Market Barometer: European labour markets remain subdued
The European Labour Market Barometer dropped slightly in January.
The European Labour Market Barometer dropped slightly in January. The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB fell by 0.
Women strategically sort into “family-friendly” sectors characterized by lower returns to experience but lower per-child penalties before the birth of their first child.
13.02.2026
Video – Flight, family, work: The path into the labour market
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.
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 ...
28.01.2026
European Labour Market Barometer: European labour markets remain subdued
The European Labour Market Barometer dropped slightly in January.
The European Labour Market Barometer dropped slightly in January. The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB fell by 0.
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 ...
28.01.2026
European Labour Market Barometer: European labour markets remain subdued
European Labour Market Barometer: European labour markets remain subdued
The European Labour Market Barometer dropped slightly in January.
The European Labour Market Barometer dropped slightly in January. The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB fell by 0.
The European Labour Market Barometer dropped slightly in January. The leading indicator of the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB fell by 0.