The European Labour Market Barometer rose by 0.2 points in March compared with the previous month, but at 99.8 points it remains below the neutral mark of 100 points.
27.03.2026
European Labour Market Barometer holds steady despite war in Iran
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.
13.03.2026
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.
The Institute for Employment Research (IAB) is hosting a second workshop on "Imperfect Competition in the Labor Market" on July 20 and 21, 2026.
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.
18.02.2026
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.
Special focus: “Intended and Unintended Consequences of Higher Education Reforms”.
The HELM conference combines contributions with a general perspective on ‘Higher ...
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.
22.01.2026
Video – New data shows: Germany is often just a stopover
Why do so many plan to leave - and what could make them stay? Researchers at the IAB surveyed over 50,000 people - and the results are eye-opening.
Why do so many plan to leave - and what could make them stay? Politics, taxes, bureaucracy or is it about belonging? Researchers at the IAB surveyed over 50,000 people - and the ...
15.01.2026
Minimum wage and job reallocation: The hidden role of financial constraints
The introduction of Germany’s minimum wage in 2015 triggered large shifts in the composition and allocation of types of employment.
The introduction of Germany’s minimum wage in 2015 did not cause substantial changes to overall employment; rather, it triggered large shifts in the composition and allocation ...
13.03.2026
Call for Papers: Imperfect Competition in the Labor Market
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.
The Institute for Employment Research (IAB) is hosting a second workshop on "Imperfect Competition in the Labor Market" on July 20 and 21, 2026.
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.
18.02.2026
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.
Special focus: “Intended and Unintended Consequences of Higher Education Reforms”.
The HELM conference combines contributions with a general perspective on ‘Higher ...
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.
22.01.2026
Video – New data shows: Germany is often just a stopover
Why do so many plan to leave - and what could make them stay? Researchers at the IAB surveyed over 50,000 people - and the results are eye-opening.
Why do so many plan to leave - and what could make them stay? Politics, taxes, bureaucracy or is it about belonging? Researchers at the IAB surveyed over 50,000 people - and the ...
15.01.2026
Minimum wage and job reallocation: The hidden role of financial constraints
The introduction of Germany’s minimum wage in 2015 triggered large shifts in the composition and allocation of types of employment.
The introduction of Germany’s minimum wage in 2015 did not cause substantial changes to overall employment; rather, it triggered large shifts in the composition and allocation ...
The Institute for Employment Research (IAB) is hosting a second workshop on "Imperfect Competition in the Labor Market" on July 20 and 21, 2026.
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.
18.02.2026
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.
Special focus: “Intended and Unintended Consequences of Higher Education Reforms”.
The HELM conference combines contributions with a general perspective on ‘Higher ...
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.
22.01.2026
Video – New data shows: Germany is often just a stopover
Why do so many plan to leave - and what could make them stay? Researchers at the IAB surveyed over 50,000 people - and the results are eye-opening.
Why do so many plan to leave - and what could make them stay? Politics, taxes, bureaucracy or is it about belonging? Researchers at the IAB surveyed over 50,000 people - and the ...
15.01.2026
Minimum wage and job reallocation: The hidden role of financial constraints
The introduction of Germany’s minimum wage in 2015 triggered large shifts in the composition and allocation of types of employment.
The introduction of Germany’s minimum wage in 2015 did not cause substantial changes to overall employment; rather, it triggered large shifts in the composition and allocation ...
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.
18.02.2026
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.
Special focus: “Intended and Unintended Consequences of Higher Education Reforms”.
The HELM conference combines contributions with a general perspective on ‘Higher ...
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.
22.01.2026
Video – New data shows: Germany is often just a stopover
Why do so many plan to leave - and what could make them stay? Researchers at the IAB surveyed over 50,000 people - and the results are eye-opening.
Why do so many plan to leave - and what could make them stay? Politics, taxes, bureaucracy or is it about belonging? Researchers at the IAB surveyed over 50,000 people - and the ...
15.01.2026
Minimum wage and job reallocation: The hidden role of financial constraints
The introduction of Germany’s minimum wage in 2015 triggered large shifts in the composition and allocation of types of employment.
The introduction of Germany’s minimum wage in 2015 did not cause substantial changes to overall employment; rather, it triggered large shifts in the composition and allocation ...
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.
18.02.2026
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.
Special focus: “Intended and Unintended Consequences of Higher Education Reforms”.
The HELM conference combines contributions with a general perspective on ‘Higher ...
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.
22.01.2026
Video – New data shows: Germany is often just a stopover
Why do so many plan to leave - and what could make them stay? Researchers at the IAB surveyed over 50,000 people - and the results are eye-opening.
Why do so many plan to leave - and what could make them stay? Politics, taxes, bureaucracy or is it about belonging? Researchers at the IAB surveyed over 50,000 people - and the ...
15.01.2026
Minimum wage and job reallocation: The hidden role of financial constraints
The introduction of Germany’s minimum wage in 2015 triggered large shifts in the composition and allocation of types of employment.
The introduction of Germany’s minimum wage in 2015 did not cause substantial changes to overall employment; rather, it triggered large shifts in the composition and allocation ...
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.
18.02.2026
Call for Papers: 7th Forum „Higher Education and the Labour Market“ (HELM)
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.
Special focus: “Intended and Unintended Consequences of Higher Education Reforms”.
The HELM conference combines contributions with a general perspective on ‘Higher ...
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.
22.01.2026
Video – New data shows: Germany is often just a stopover
Why do so many plan to leave - and what could make them stay? Researchers at the IAB surveyed over 50,000 people - and the results are eye-opening.
Why do so many plan to leave - and what could make them stay? Politics, taxes, bureaucracy or is it about belonging? Researchers at the IAB surveyed over 50,000 people - and the ...
15.01.2026
Minimum wage and job reallocation: The hidden role of financial constraints
The introduction of Germany’s minimum wage in 2015 triggered large shifts in the composition and allocation of types of employment.
The introduction of Germany’s minimum wage in 2015 did not cause substantial changes to overall employment; rather, it triggered large shifts in the composition and allocation ...
Special focus: “Intended and Unintended Consequences of Higher Education Reforms”. The HELM conference combines contributions with a general perspective on ‘Higher ...
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.
22.01.2026
Video – New data shows: Germany is often just a stopover
Why do so many plan to leave - and what could make them stay? Researchers at the IAB surveyed over 50,000 people - and the results are eye-opening.
Why do so many plan to leave - and what could make them stay? Politics, taxes, bureaucracy or is it about belonging? Researchers at the IAB surveyed over 50,000 people - and the ...
15.01.2026
Minimum wage and job reallocation: The hidden role of financial constraints
The introduction of Germany’s minimum wage in 2015 triggered large shifts in the composition and allocation of types of employment.
The introduction of Germany’s minimum wage in 2015 did not cause substantial changes to overall employment; rather, it triggered large shifts in the composition and allocation ...
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.
22.01.2026
Video – New data shows: Germany is often just a stopover
Why do so many plan to leave - and what could make them stay? Researchers at the IAB surveyed over 50,000 people - and the results are eye-opening.
Why do so many plan to leave - and what could make them stay? Politics, taxes, bureaucracy or is it about belonging? Researchers at the IAB surveyed over 50,000 people - and the ...
15.01.2026
Minimum wage and job reallocation: The hidden role of financial constraints
The introduction of Germany’s minimum wage in 2015 triggered large shifts in the composition and allocation of types of employment.
The introduction of Germany’s minimum wage in 2015 did not cause substantial changes to overall employment; rather, it triggered large shifts in the composition and allocation ...
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.
22.01.2026
Video – New data shows: Germany is often just a stopover
Video – New data shows: Germany is often just a stopover
Why do so many plan to leave - and what could make them stay? Researchers at the IAB surveyed over 50,000 people - and the results are eye-opening.
Why do so many plan to leave - and what could make them stay? Politics, taxes, bureaucracy or is it about belonging? Researchers at the IAB surveyed over 50,000 people - and the ...
15.01.2026
Minimum wage and job reallocation: The hidden role of financial constraints
The introduction of Germany’s minimum wage in 2015 triggered large shifts in the composition and allocation of types of employment.
The introduction of Germany’s minimum wage in 2015 did not cause substantial changes to overall employment; rather, it triggered large shifts in the composition and allocation ...
Why do so many plan to leave - and what could make them stay? Politics, taxes, bureaucracy or is it about belonging? Researchers at the IAB surveyed over 50,000 people - and the ...
15.01.2026
Minimum wage and job reallocation: The hidden role of financial constraints
Minimum wage and job reallocation: The hidden role of financial constraints
The introduction of Germany’s minimum wage in 2015 triggered large shifts in the composition and allocation of types of employment.
The introduction of Germany’s minimum wage in 2015 did not cause substantial changes to overall employment; rather, it triggered large shifts in the composition and allocation ...
The introduction of Germany’s minimum wage in 2015 did not cause substantial changes to overall employment; rather, it triggered large shifts in the composition and allocation ...