https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed What can Germany and its employers do to attract and make life better for internationals who work there? Here are eight key ways suggested by The Local readers. https://www.thelocal.de/20190702/eight-things-germany-can-do-to-attract-and-hold-on-to-international-talent Tue, 02 Jul 2019 18:42:48 +0200 eight-things-germany-can-do-to-attract-and-hold-on-to-international-talent The German government says it’s desperate to attract foreign talent to replenish its ageing workforce. But what's it really like to work here? Our readers weigh in. https://www.thelocal.de/20190516/language-is-a-huge-barrier-what-its-like-for-internationals-working-in-germany Thu, 16 May 2019 18:56:38 +0200 language-is-a-huge-barrier-what-its-like-for-internationals-working-in-germany Are you an international who's working in Germany? We want to hear about your experiences, and what you think the country could do better, for a series of upcoming articles. https://www.thelocal.de/20190425/whats-it-like-for-internationals-working-in-germany Thu, 25 Apr 2019 18:06:43 +0200 whats-it-like-for-internationals-working-in-germany Are you an English speaker in Germany? From positions that are sporty to those which are academic or creative, here's a comprehensive overview of the employment options you may not have considered. https://www.thelocal.de/20180509/10-jobs-you-can-do-if-you-dont-want-to-teach-english-in-germany Wed, 09 May 2018 14:57:31 +0200 10-jobs-you-can-do-if-you-dont-want-to-teach-english-in-germany From the tourism biz to big bankers, where does your field rank on the list of average salaries in Germany? https://www.thelocal.de/20180515/study-shows-the-average-salaries-per-industry-across-germany Tue, 15 May 2018 17:04:47 +0200 study-shows-the-average-salaries-per-industry-across-germany About 1,400 Air Berlin workers may soon be out of a job, some as early as the end of this month, according to a union paper obtained by AFP on Saturday. https://www.thelocal.de/20171007/1400-air-berlin-workers-to-lose-jobs-union Sat, 07 Oct 2017 18:38:04 +0200 1400-air-berlin-workers-to-lose-jobs-union A new report shows where in Germany it's easiest to strike that perfect balance between career and personal life. Sorry Berlin and Frankfurt - you didn't make it into the top ten. https://www.thelocal.de/20170407/these-german-cities-offer-the-best-work-life-balance Fri, 07 Apr 2017 13:07:36 +0200 these-german-cities-offer-the-best-work-life-balance One in three workers (33 percent) in Germany doesn't use up their annual leave - and the trade and length of working-week play a part. https://www.thelocal.de/20160708/1-in-3-germans-dont-take-holiday-for-fear-of-job-loss Fri, 08 Jul 2016 14:06:13 +0200 1-in-3-germans-dont-take-holiday-for-fear-of-job-loss If you happen to be an architecture graduate who also strongly identifies with the Catholic Church, Cologne Cathedral might well be interested in hiring you. https://www.thelocal.de/20151008/could-you-take-care-of-this-building Thu, 08 Oct 2015 17:39:41 +0200 could-you-take-care-of-this-building German unemployment stayed at 6.4 percent in July, the lowest level since reunification almost a quarter century ago, despite an unexpected rise of 9,000 jobless, the federal labour office said on Thursday. https://www.thelocal.de/20150730/unemployment-stays-at-historic-64-percent-low Thu, 30 Jul 2015 15:46:55 +0200 unemployment-stays-at-historic-64-percent-low German unemployment fell in March to the lowest level since the country reunited in 1990 as growth in Europe's biggest economy continues to pick up, official data showed on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.de/20150331/german-unemployment-at-new-post-unification-low Tue, 31 Mar 2015 12:50:06 +0200 german-unemployment-at-new-post-unification-low Pop star prank, advertising ruse or the real thing? The British former boy-band star says it's time to grow up and get a proper job - in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20141209/bored-of-stardom-robbie-williams-seeks-germany-job-job Tue, 09 Dec 2014 16:46:00 +0100 bored-of-stardom-robbie-williams-seeks-germany-job-job German companies are battling labour shortages across all sectors thanks to the fast ageing population. From using robots, to immigration, to developing new job models, is there a solution? https://www.thelocal.de/20141103/germany-seeks-to-replace-baby-boomers Mon, 03 Nov 2014 16:55:00 +0100 germany-seeks-to-replace-baby-boomers What kind of companies are hiring foreigners in Germany? And which type of firm should you target for your next career move? Recruitment expert Chris Pyak reveals all to JobTalk. https://www.thelocal.de/20140915/the-three-types-of-companies-hiring-foreigners-in-germany-jobtalk Mon, 15 Sep 2014 13:07:00 +0200 the-three-types-of-companies-hiring-foreigners-in-germany-jobtalk German employees do the most overtime of any workers in the European Union, Social Affairs Commissioner Lazlo Andor said on Monday. https://www.thelocal.de/20140908/germans-do-most-overtime-in-europe-ec Mon, 08 Sep 2014 10:43:00 +0200 germans-do-most-overtime-in-europe-ec The first email in Germany was sent 30 years ago on Friday and today 62 percent of people in Germany receive at least 20 emails a day. But rules over receiving and sending emails outside of work hours in Germany are still not clear-cut. https://www.thelocal.de/20140804/grey-area-of-holiday-work-emails-job-talk-germany Mon, 04 Aug 2014 17:24:00 +0200 grey-area-of-holiday-work-emails-job-talk-germany Germany lags its rivals when it comes to innovation, according to global rankings. But in other measures it leads Europe in technological progress. How innovative is the country really? https://www.thelocal.de/20140721/germany-slips-in-global-innovation-rankings Mon, 21 Jul 2014 16:44:00 +0200 germany-slips-in-global-innovation-rankings US vice president Joe Biden suggested Germany was “xenophobic” last week. His comments caused a lot of debate among our readers. But was he right? Are immigrants hindered in the job market? JobTalk takes a look. https://www.thelocal.de/20140616/is-germanys-job-market-racist Mon, 16 Jun 2014 19:59:00 +0200 is-germanys-job-market-racist In this week's My German Career, Yvonne Gruendler, 32, describes her job as a marketing officer after finding her way to Berlin via Asia and the UK. https://www.thelocal.de/20140127/the-rules-are-best-worst-part-life-in-germany Mon, 27 Jan 2014 09:38:00 +0100 the-rules-are-best-worst-part-life-in-germany For many, January's arrival means it's time for a change. In this week's JobTalk, The Local looks at how to go about landing a dream job in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20140106/six-top-tips-for-job-seekers-germany Mon, 06 Jan 2014 15:30:00 +0100 six-top-tips-for-job-seekers-germany