All articles for: Groups of Persons
August 5, 2026 | Groups of Persons
Why confidence matters: The hidden barrier for women in STEM
Britta Hecker, Ipek Yükselen Saif
Despite strong educational achievements, women in Germany remain underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers – an imbalance that fuels the... Read more
June 26, 2026 | Groups of Persons
Employment growth in Germany from 2017 to 2024: What drives employment in an ageing society?
Davit Adunts, Ehsan Vallizadeh, Anton Klaus
Between 2017 and 2024, employment growth in Germany was mainly driven by a rising population and increasing employment rates. Gains were concentrated among... Read more
May 4, 2026 | Digital and ecological transformation
The gender AI gap: “AI is becoming a key resource – but men and women are not using it in the same way”
Christiane Keitel
The rapid spread of AI in the workplace is creating a new divide: the gender AI gap. A recent study by the IAB... Read more
March 6, 2026 | Digital and ecological transformation
AI at work: Are women falling behind?
Jutta Winters
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work right now – and those who use it often have clear advantages in the job.... Read more
September 16, 2024 | Groups of Persons
Female university students may settle for considerably lower starting salaries than their male peers
Paul Setzepfand, Ipek Yükselen Saif
According to a survey conducted by the IAB, female university students have different salary expectations than male students. They would accept a starting... Read more
July 19, 2024 | Groups of Persons
An international comparison of the employment situation among older people: “Germany has caught up considerably”
Christiane Keitel, Jutta Winters, Martin Schludi
In many developed countries the baby boomers are gradually reaching retirement age. This creates challenges for both labour supply and pension systems. At... Read more
March 8, 2024 | Groups of Persons
Gender Pay Gap in the United Kingdom and in Germany
Jutta Winters
The 8th of March marks the annual International Women’s Day. Wages are an important factor in driving gender parity. In a video interview... Read more
December 29, 2023 | Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Younger and less satisfied? Young workers’ life satisfaction during the Covid-19 pandemic in Germany
Juliane Achatz, Bernhard Christoph, Silke Anger
Adverse effects on workers' employment situation are highly unequal for different groups. Young workers were particularly affected by the pandemic. They were less... Read more
November 22, 2022 | Digital and ecological transformation
Double-edged sword: How does digitalisation impact on gender inequality in the labour market?
Carola Burkert, Katharina Grienberger, Britta Matthes
More and more tasks can be automated with the help of modern technologies. Up to now, men in Germany are potentially more affected... Read more