Institute for Employment Research

Gen Z workforce: leadership aversion, hiring gaps, and AI

52 clusters · 154 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Gen Z drives US job mobility and wage increases

By late 2026, Generation Z continues to reshape the global workforce, though new trends suggest a pivot toward vocational stability and significant retention challenges. While the cohort previously faced a disconnect in

2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin

8 clusters · 169 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Women's Basketball World Cup reaches quarter-finals in Berlin

The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin and Halle has reached the quarter-final stage. Following a historic advancement to this round after defeating South Korea, the host nation Germany is preparing for a h

German labor market and public service trends

3 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Germany public sector labor shortage could be eased by increasing full-time work

Germany is facing significant shifts in its labor market, characterized by a record high part-time employment rate of 40.3 percent. This trend is driven by growth in the health, social, and education sectors, while manuf

German wages, emigration, pensions, and labor regulations

17 clusters · 97 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: German printing industry wage talks end without agreement

In 2026, German authorities processed approximately 1.24 million pensions for retirees in EU neighbors, primarily Italy, Spain, and Austria. While pensions to EU/EEA or bilateral partners are paid in full, those in count

European labor market trends and unemployment

4 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Niki Kerameus highlights Greek unemployment drop to 7.9%

Labor market data from mid-2026 reveals divergent trends across Europe. In July 2026, Greece reported a significant decline in unemployment to 7.9%, marking its lowest July rate in 19 years, while Cyprus maintained a rel

AI adoption accelerates amid infrastructure and labor shifts

122 clusters · 1221 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: AI impact on job security and professional skill requirements

The transition toward ‘Agentic Commerce’ continues to reshape the global economy. While previous concerns focused on labor replacement, a JLL survey of 2,200 executives suggests AI may drive headcount growth by shifting

German labor market and healthcare well-being trends

4 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: German companies adopt health benefits and training to combat labor shortages

Discussions regarding the German labor market and healthcare sector have increasingly focused on the strategic importance of employee well-being and work enjoyment. In the healthcare sector, emphasis has been placed on i