All articles for: labour-market
April 24, 2026 | Establishments and the Demand for Personnel
Trump’s trade policy: almost every fifth establishment in the manufacturing sector feels the consequences
Ignat Stepanok, Alexander Kubis
6 percent of German establishments report that they are predominantly negatively affected by the impact of the changes to US trade policy since... Read more
April 2, 2026 | People
The Art of Balance: A Portrait of the new IAB Vice Director Professor Melanie Arntz
Christiane Keitel
When Melanie Arntz talks about leadership, there’s one word that keeps coming up: balance. She believes in seeing people as whole individuals, valuing... Read more
January 15, 2026 | Labour Market Policy
Minimum wage and job reallocation: The hidden role of financial constraints
Ahmet Ali Taskin, Britta Gehrke
The introduction of Germany’s minimum wage in 2015 did not cause substantial changes to overall employment; rather, it triggered large shifts in the... Read more
December 9, 2025 | Labour Market Policy
Investment tax incentives can boost employment
Adrian Lerche
When firms face lower investment costs, it not only encourages them to purchase new machinery and equipment but also helps secure and create... Read more
October 28, 2025 | Interviews
A Basic Income: simple idea, complex reality
Jutta Winters, Jonathan Latner
Basic income is a simple idea on paper with regular, unconditional cash for everyone, but implementing it is anything but simple. In this... Read more
August 29, 2025 | Social Inequality, Joblessness and Social Inclusion
Gender convergence in all areas: Is it a myth?
Sena Coskun
While men and women are increasingly found in the same occupations, a surprising trend has emerged: Sectors are becoming more gender-segregated over time.... Read more
July 31, 2025 | Labour Market Policy
Drivers of employment growth: An overview of the integration of migrants into the German labour market
Herbert Brücker
In the public debate in Germany, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on... Read more
March 25, 2025 | Labour Market Policy
The unexpected effects of the German minimum wage on income equality in firms
Britta Gehrke, Ahmet Ali Taskin
When Germany introduced its federal statutory minimum wage of 8.50 euro in 2015, it marked a major shift in labour policy. Fast forward... Read more
February 19, 2025 | Interviews
ELMI Policy Talk: Immigrant integration services in Germany, Sweden and Finland
Jonathan Latner
How do different countries integrate immigrants? How does language training link with skills training? Do these distinct policy choices have an impact on... Read more