Crowdwork
Crowdworkers work via online platforms in often very limited projects. Through these platforms, companies offer clearly defined work for private contractors ranging from very small jobs to highly specialised activities.
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- The rise of online labour markets: freelancing and gig working via internet platformsThe article focuses on online gig economy which is transnational and spans a full spectrum of skills, from data entry to software development. The gig economy offers an interesting view to the future of skills, social protection, and industrial relations in Europe.
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August 18, 2026 | Digital and ecological transformation
"Climate change will demand significant adjustments of the German labour market”
Prolonged heatwaves, severe storms, rising sea-levels in the North- and Baltic Seas, forest fires – these are arguably the most visible consequences of... Read more
August 5, 2026 | Groups of Persons
Why confidence matters: The hidden barrier for women in STEM
Despite strong educational achievements, women in Germany remain underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers – an imbalance that fuels the... Read more
July 2, 2026 | Migration and Integration
When bureaucracy becomes a barrier: What migrants think about Germany’s administrative processes
Applying for a residence permit, having foreign qualifications recognised, or acquiring German citizenship: people who have moved to Germany often face lengthy bureaucratic... Read more