Proliferation of works councils and the desire for interest representation
Works councils exist in 7 per cent of the German establishments with five and more employees. The coverage rate has fallen significantly in the long run. Non-existence of works councils is, however, not equivalent to a lack of participation by the employees.
Jan Büchel / Marc Scheufen / Barbara Engels Expertise 16. January 2025
Digitalisation Index 2024: Digitalisation of the economy in Germany
The Digitalisation Index 2024 shows that the German economy has become around 14 percent more digital in the last five years. However, despite this progress, key challenges remain: The East has not been able to escape its role as the digitalisation bottom ...
Areas of Conflict and the Role of Works Councils in the Digital and Green Transitions
Digitalisation processes and investments in environmental and climate protection are often accompanied by the introduction of new procedures and working methods.
Proliferation of works councils and the desire for interest representation
Oliver Stettes
Works councils exist in 7 per cent of the German establishments with five and more employees. The coverage rate has fallen significantly in the long run. Non-existence of works councils is, however, not equivalent to a lack of participation by the employees.
Digitalisation Index 2024: Digitalisation of the economy in Germany
Jan Büchel / Marc Scheufen / Barbara Engels
The Digitalisation Index 2024 shows that the German economy has become around 14 percent more digital in the last five years. However, despite this progress, key challenges remain: The East has not been able to escape its role as the digitalisation bottom performer in the past five years.
Areas of Conflict and the Role of Works Councils in the Digital and Green Transitions
Oliver Stettes
Digitalisation processes and investments in environmental and climate protection are often accompanied by the introduction of new procedures and working methods.
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