While men and women are increasingly found in the same occupations, a surprising trend has emerged: Sectors are becoming more gender-segregated over time.
29.08.2025
Gender convergence in all areas: Is it a myth?
Gender convergence in all areas: Is it a myth?
Over the past few decades, there is increasing convergence between men’s and women’s employment rates, hours worked, pay, and occupational representation.
27.08.2025
European Labour Market Barometer: European labor markets lack stimulus
The European Labour Market Barometer remains at 99.7 points for the fourth consecutive month.
The leading indicator from the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB is not making any progress in August either.
13.08.2025
Call for Papers: Workshop for Establishment Data Users
A workshop for users of establishment data will take place from November 10 to 11 at the Institute for Employment Research in Nuremberg.
We are pleased to announce that a workshop for users of establishment data will be held on November 10 and 11 at the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) in Nuremberg.
08.08.2025
From Assessment to Employment: The Impact of Skills Tests on Reemployment Outcomes in Germany
This study examines the long-term effects of a standardized skills assessment test on the employment outcomes of jobseekers without formal vocational qualifications in Germany.
This study examines the long-term effects of a standardized skills assessment test — MySkills — on the employment outcomes of jobseekers without formal vocational ...
07.08.2025
Direct and Indirect Effects of Investment Tax Incentives
In this paper published in 'American Economic Review', Adrian Lerche estimates the direct effects of investment tax credits.
In this article published in the 'American Economic Review', IAB-researcher Adrian Lerche estimates the direct effects of investment tax credits on firms’ production behavior ...
07.08.2025
Gender Divergence in Sectors of Work
This IAB-Discussion Paper shows that men’s and women’s sectors of employment actually diverged.
The past half century has witnessed widespread gender convergence across many labor market outcomes, including hours worked, earnings, and occupations.
06.08.2025
17th interdisciplinary PhD-Workshop – Perspectives On (Un-)Employment
The IAB’s Graduate School (GradAB) and the FAU invites young researchers to its 17th interdisciplinary Ph.D. workshop 'Perspectives on (Un-)Employment'.
The IAB’s Graduate School (GradAB) and the FAU invites young researchers to its 17th interdisciplinary Ph.D. workshop “Perspectives on (Un-)Employment”.
06.08.2025
The Impact of Germany’s 2015 Dublin III Suspension on Migration Intentions in Arab Countries
This study investigates the impact of a remarkable shift in European foreign policy, Germany’s suspension of the Dublin III regulations in 2015.
On 5 September 2015, the German government suspended the EU’s Dublin III regulations, allowing all asylum seekers to apply for asylum in Germany.
04.08.2025
Living Conditions and Participation of Ukrainian Refugees in Germany
It shows that the group of Ukrainian refugees in the second half of 2023 is still predominantly made up of women.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 triggered one of the largest refugee movements in Europe since the Second World War.
31.07.2025
Drivers of employment growth: An overview of the integration of migrants into the German labour market
In the public debate, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than to work.
In the public debate in Germany, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than ...
27.08.2025
European Labour Market Barometer: European labor markets lack stimulus
European Labour Market Barometer: European labor markets lack stimulus
The European Labour Market Barometer remains at 99.7 points for the fourth consecutive month.
The leading indicator from the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB is not making any progress in August either.
13.08.2025
Call for Papers: Workshop for Establishment Data Users
A workshop for users of establishment data will take place from November 10 to 11 at the Institute for Employment Research in Nuremberg.
We are pleased to announce that a workshop for users of establishment data will be held on November 10 and 11 at the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) in Nuremberg.
08.08.2025
From Assessment to Employment: The Impact of Skills Tests on Reemployment Outcomes in Germany
This study examines the long-term effects of a standardized skills assessment test on the employment outcomes of jobseekers without formal vocational qualifications in Germany.
This study examines the long-term effects of a standardized skills assessment test — MySkills — on the employment outcomes of jobseekers without formal vocational ...
07.08.2025
Direct and Indirect Effects of Investment Tax Incentives
In this paper published in 'American Economic Review', Adrian Lerche estimates the direct effects of investment tax credits.
In this article published in the 'American Economic Review', IAB-researcher Adrian Lerche estimates the direct effects of investment tax credits on firms’ production behavior ...
07.08.2025
Gender Divergence in Sectors of Work
This IAB-Discussion Paper shows that men’s and women’s sectors of employment actually diverged.
The past half century has witnessed widespread gender convergence across many labor market outcomes, including hours worked, earnings, and occupations.
06.08.2025
17th interdisciplinary PhD-Workshop – Perspectives On (Un-)Employment
The IAB’s Graduate School (GradAB) and the FAU invites young researchers to its 17th interdisciplinary Ph.D. workshop 'Perspectives on (Un-)Employment'.
The IAB’s Graduate School (GradAB) and the FAU invites young researchers to its 17th interdisciplinary Ph.D. workshop “Perspectives on (Un-)Employment”.
06.08.2025
The Impact of Germany’s 2015 Dublin III Suspension on Migration Intentions in Arab Countries
This study investigates the impact of a remarkable shift in European foreign policy, Germany’s suspension of the Dublin III regulations in 2015.
On 5 September 2015, the German government suspended the EU’s Dublin III regulations, allowing all asylum seekers to apply for asylum in Germany.
04.08.2025
Living Conditions and Participation of Ukrainian Refugees in Germany
It shows that the group of Ukrainian refugees in the second half of 2023 is still predominantly made up of women.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 triggered one of the largest refugee movements in Europe since the Second World War.
31.07.2025
Drivers of employment growth: An overview of the integration of migrants into the German labour market
In the public debate, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than to work.
In the public debate in Germany, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than ...
The leading indicator from the European Network of Public Employment Services and the IAB is not making any progress in August either.
13.08.2025
Call for Papers: Workshop for Establishment Data Users
Call for Papers: Workshop for Establishment Data Users
A workshop for users of establishment data will take place from November 10 to 11 at the Institute for Employment Research in Nuremberg.
We are pleased to announce that a workshop for users of establishment data will be held on November 10 and 11 at the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) in Nuremberg.
08.08.2025
From Assessment to Employment: The Impact of Skills Tests on Reemployment Outcomes in Germany
This study examines the long-term effects of a standardized skills assessment test on the employment outcomes of jobseekers without formal vocational qualifications in Germany.
This study examines the long-term effects of a standardized skills assessment test — MySkills — on the employment outcomes of jobseekers without formal vocational ...
07.08.2025
Direct and Indirect Effects of Investment Tax Incentives
In this paper published in 'American Economic Review', Adrian Lerche estimates the direct effects of investment tax credits.
In this article published in the 'American Economic Review', IAB-researcher Adrian Lerche estimates the direct effects of investment tax credits on firms’ production behavior ...
07.08.2025
Gender Divergence in Sectors of Work
This IAB-Discussion Paper shows that men’s and women’s sectors of employment actually diverged.
The past half century has witnessed widespread gender convergence across many labor market outcomes, including hours worked, earnings, and occupations.
06.08.2025
17th interdisciplinary PhD-Workshop – Perspectives On (Un-)Employment
The IAB’s Graduate School (GradAB) and the FAU invites young researchers to its 17th interdisciplinary Ph.D. workshop 'Perspectives on (Un-)Employment'.
The IAB’s Graduate School (GradAB) and the FAU invites young researchers to its 17th interdisciplinary Ph.D. workshop “Perspectives on (Un-)Employment”.
06.08.2025
The Impact of Germany’s 2015 Dublin III Suspension on Migration Intentions in Arab Countries
This study investigates the impact of a remarkable shift in European foreign policy, Germany’s suspension of the Dublin III regulations in 2015.
On 5 September 2015, the German government suspended the EU’s Dublin III regulations, allowing all asylum seekers to apply for asylum in Germany.
04.08.2025
Living Conditions and Participation of Ukrainian Refugees in Germany
It shows that the group of Ukrainian refugees in the second half of 2023 is still predominantly made up of women.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 triggered one of the largest refugee movements in Europe since the Second World War.
31.07.2025
Drivers of employment growth: An overview of the integration of migrants into the German labour market
In the public debate, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than to work.
In the public debate in Germany, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than ...
We are pleased to announce that a workshop for users of establishment data will be held on November 10 and 11 at the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) in Nuremberg.
08.08.2025
From Assessment to Employment: The Impact of Skills Tests on Reemployment Outcomes in Germany
From Assessment to Employment: The Impact of Skills Tests on Reemployment Outcomes in Germany
This study examines the long-term effects of a standardized skills assessment test on the employment outcomes of jobseekers without formal vocational qualifications in Germany.
This study examines the long-term effects of a standardized skills assessment test — MySkills — on the employment outcomes of jobseekers without formal vocational ...
07.08.2025
Direct and Indirect Effects of Investment Tax Incentives
In this paper published in 'American Economic Review', Adrian Lerche estimates the direct effects of investment tax credits.
In this article published in the 'American Economic Review', IAB-researcher Adrian Lerche estimates the direct effects of investment tax credits on firms’ production behavior ...
07.08.2025
Gender Divergence in Sectors of Work
This IAB-Discussion Paper shows that men’s and women’s sectors of employment actually diverged.
The past half century has witnessed widespread gender convergence across many labor market outcomes, including hours worked, earnings, and occupations.
06.08.2025
17th interdisciplinary PhD-Workshop – Perspectives On (Un-)Employment
The IAB’s Graduate School (GradAB) and the FAU invites young researchers to its 17th interdisciplinary Ph.D. workshop 'Perspectives on (Un-)Employment'.
The IAB’s Graduate School (GradAB) and the FAU invites young researchers to its 17th interdisciplinary Ph.D. workshop “Perspectives on (Un-)Employment”.
06.08.2025
The Impact of Germany’s 2015 Dublin III Suspension on Migration Intentions in Arab Countries
This study investigates the impact of a remarkable shift in European foreign policy, Germany’s suspension of the Dublin III regulations in 2015.
On 5 September 2015, the German government suspended the EU’s Dublin III regulations, allowing all asylum seekers to apply for asylum in Germany.
04.08.2025
Living Conditions and Participation of Ukrainian Refugees in Germany
It shows that the group of Ukrainian refugees in the second half of 2023 is still predominantly made up of women.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 triggered one of the largest refugee movements in Europe since the Second World War.
31.07.2025
Drivers of employment growth: An overview of the integration of migrants into the German labour market
In the public debate, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than to work.
In the public debate in Germany, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than ...
This study examines the long-term effects of a standardized skills assessment test — MySkills — on the employment outcomes of jobseekers without formal vocational ...
07.08.2025
Direct and Indirect Effects of Investment Tax Incentives
Direct and Indirect Effects of Investment Tax Incentives
In this paper published in 'American Economic Review', Adrian Lerche estimates the direct effects of investment tax credits.
In this article published in the 'American Economic Review', IAB-researcher Adrian Lerche estimates the direct effects of investment tax credits on firms’ production behavior ...
07.08.2025
Gender Divergence in Sectors of Work
This IAB-Discussion Paper shows that men’s and women’s sectors of employment actually diverged.
The past half century has witnessed widespread gender convergence across many labor market outcomes, including hours worked, earnings, and occupations.
06.08.2025
17th interdisciplinary PhD-Workshop – Perspectives On (Un-)Employment
The IAB’s Graduate School (GradAB) and the FAU invites young researchers to its 17th interdisciplinary Ph.D. workshop 'Perspectives on (Un-)Employment'.
The IAB’s Graduate School (GradAB) and the FAU invites young researchers to its 17th interdisciplinary Ph.D. workshop “Perspectives on (Un-)Employment”.
06.08.2025
The Impact of Germany’s 2015 Dublin III Suspension on Migration Intentions in Arab Countries
This study investigates the impact of a remarkable shift in European foreign policy, Germany’s suspension of the Dublin III regulations in 2015.
On 5 September 2015, the German government suspended the EU’s Dublin III regulations, allowing all asylum seekers to apply for asylum in Germany.
04.08.2025
Living Conditions and Participation of Ukrainian Refugees in Germany
It shows that the group of Ukrainian refugees in the second half of 2023 is still predominantly made up of women.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 triggered one of the largest refugee movements in Europe since the Second World War.
31.07.2025
Drivers of employment growth: An overview of the integration of migrants into the German labour market
In the public debate, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than to work.
In the public debate in Germany, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than ...
In this article published in the 'American Economic Review', IAB-researcher Adrian Lerche estimates the direct effects of investment tax credits on firms’ production behavior ...
07.08.2025
Gender Divergence in Sectors of Work
Gender Divergence in Sectors of Work
This IAB-Discussion Paper shows that men’s and women’s sectors of employment actually diverged.
The past half century has witnessed widespread gender convergence across many labor market outcomes, including hours worked, earnings, and occupations.
06.08.2025
17th interdisciplinary PhD-Workshop – Perspectives On (Un-)Employment
The IAB’s Graduate School (GradAB) and the FAU invites young researchers to its 17th interdisciplinary Ph.D. workshop 'Perspectives on (Un-)Employment'.
The IAB’s Graduate School (GradAB) and the FAU invites young researchers to its 17th interdisciplinary Ph.D. workshop “Perspectives on (Un-)Employment”.
06.08.2025
The Impact of Germany’s 2015 Dublin III Suspension on Migration Intentions in Arab Countries
This study investigates the impact of a remarkable shift in European foreign policy, Germany’s suspension of the Dublin III regulations in 2015.
On 5 September 2015, the German government suspended the EU’s Dublin III regulations, allowing all asylum seekers to apply for asylum in Germany.
04.08.2025
Living Conditions and Participation of Ukrainian Refugees in Germany
It shows that the group of Ukrainian refugees in the second half of 2023 is still predominantly made up of women.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 triggered one of the largest refugee movements in Europe since the Second World War.
31.07.2025
Drivers of employment growth: An overview of the integration of migrants into the German labour market
In the public debate, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than to work.
In the public debate in Germany, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than ...
The past half century has witnessed widespread gender convergence across many labor market outcomes, including hours worked, earnings, and occupations.
06.08.2025
17th interdisciplinary PhD-Workshop – Perspectives On (Un-)Employment
17th interdisciplinary PhD-Workshop – Perspectives On (Un-)Employment
The IAB’s Graduate School (GradAB) and the FAU invites young researchers to its 17th interdisciplinary Ph.D. workshop 'Perspectives on (Un-)Employment'.
The IAB’s Graduate School (GradAB) and the FAU invites young researchers to its 17th interdisciplinary Ph.D. workshop “Perspectives on (Un-)Employment”.
06.08.2025
The Impact of Germany’s 2015 Dublin III Suspension on Migration Intentions in Arab Countries
This study investigates the impact of a remarkable shift in European foreign policy, Germany’s suspension of the Dublin III regulations in 2015.
On 5 September 2015, the German government suspended the EU’s Dublin III regulations, allowing all asylum seekers to apply for asylum in Germany.
04.08.2025
Living Conditions and Participation of Ukrainian Refugees in Germany
It shows that the group of Ukrainian refugees in the second half of 2023 is still predominantly made up of women.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 triggered one of the largest refugee movements in Europe since the Second World War.
31.07.2025
Drivers of employment growth: An overview of the integration of migrants into the German labour market
In the public debate, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than to work.
In the public debate in Germany, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than ...
The IAB’s Graduate School (GradAB) and the FAU invites young researchers to its 17th interdisciplinary Ph.D. workshop “Perspectives on (Un-)Employment”.
06.08.2025
The Impact of Germany’s 2015 Dublin III Suspension on Migration Intentions in Arab Countries
The Impact of Germany’s 2015 Dublin III Suspension on Migration Intentions in Arab Countries
This study investigates the impact of a remarkable shift in European foreign policy, Germany’s suspension of the Dublin III regulations in 2015.
On 5 September 2015, the German government suspended the EU’s Dublin III regulations, allowing all asylum seekers to apply for asylum in Germany.
04.08.2025
Living Conditions and Participation of Ukrainian Refugees in Germany
It shows that the group of Ukrainian refugees in the second half of 2023 is still predominantly made up of women.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 triggered one of the largest refugee movements in Europe since the Second World War.
31.07.2025
Drivers of employment growth: An overview of the integration of migrants into the German labour market
In the public debate, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than to work.
In the public debate in Germany, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than ...
On 5 September 2015, the German government suspended the EU’s Dublin III regulations, allowing all asylum seekers to apply for asylum in Germany.
04.08.2025
Living Conditions and Participation of Ukrainian Refugees in Germany
Living Conditions and Participation of Ukrainian Refugees in Germany
It shows that the group of Ukrainian refugees in the second half of 2023 is still predominantly made up of women.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 triggered one of the largest refugee movements in Europe since the Second World War.
31.07.2025
Drivers of employment growth: An overview of the integration of migrants into the German labour market
In the public debate, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than to work.
In the public debate in Germany, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than ...
The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 triggered one of the largest refugee movements in Europe since the Second World War.
31.07.2025
Drivers of employment growth: An overview of the integration of migrants into the German labour market
Drivers of employment growth: An overview of the integration of migrants into the German labour market
In the public debate, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than to work.
In the public debate in Germany, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than ...
In the public debate in Germany, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than ...