The Local Germany

Working in Germany over the festive period: What you need to know about the rules

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 13:52:49 +0100

When are the official public holidays in Germany this Christmas? Do you have to take a day of annual leave on Christmas Eve? Here’s what you need to know about working (or not) over the festive period.

REVEALED: These are the best and worst paid jobs in Germany

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 18:16:25 +0100

Thinking about changing your career or wondering which states in Germany have the best salaries? Here's the lowdown.

Refugees integrating 'faster than expected' into Germany’s labour market

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 18:49:29 +0200

According to experts, the integration of refugees into the workforce in Germany is progressing quickly.

These German jobs pay women the least compared to men

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 17:06:09 +0100

On average in Germany women earn a fifth less than men, one of the worst rates in Europe. But what industries pay women the least compared to male colleagues?

Germans work six weeks a year longer than French

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:30:00 +0100

Germans work six weeks longer each year than their French counterparts – but the European champions for staying out of the office are the Finns, new data shows.

Painting with a broad (toilet) brush

Mon, 16 May 2011 19:55:00 +0200

On the heels of The Local's series on the German workplace, Portnoy ddecides to offer a few choice nuggets of experience from his interactions with some of the nation’s Stromberg clones.

Finding company when you're a freelancer

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:57:00 +0200

Freelancers and entrepreneurs tired of working in their pyjamas or nursing a cold cappuccino are coming together in communal offices. David Sharp reports on the hot trend among Germany's self-employed.

Navigating the pitfalls of job etiquette

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:28:00 +0100

Knowing German workplace etiquette can make or break your career. Jeff Kavanagh spends a day on the job.