Labour Market

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Holger Schäfer ·
iwd ·
18 February 2016

Unemployment: Two of every three new jobs go to women

Unemployment often has a stronger impact on women than men, especially in southern Europe. Yet the situation gradually seems to be turning around, in spite of the euro and economic crisis. And in traditional industrialised countries such as Germany, women are the clear winners in the employment upturn.

Regina Flake / Sarah Pierenkemper ·
iwd ·
5 November 2015

Vocational training: Five success factors

In view of the high rate of youth unemployment in parts of Europe, all countries should attempt to make their vocational training programmes more appealing.

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Unemployment: Two of every three new jobs go to women

Vocational training: Five success factors