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Work \u2013 Made in Germany<\/span><\/h1>\n
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Good work doesn\u2019t happen by chance<\/span><\/h3>\n
German companies invest \u20ac46.4 billion every year in training their employees \u2013 more than any other country in Europe. Workplace accidents are at a historic low. Nine out of ten employees are satisfied with their jobs. Not because this happens by coincidence, but because employers work on it every single day.<\/span><\/div>\n
The new website \u201cWork \u2013 Made in Germany\u201d shows, based on more than 100 sources, how companies in Germany shape work \u2013 and what they need in order to continue doing so.<\/span><\/div>\n

What employers deliver \u2013 in concrete terms<\/span><\/h2>\n
German companies finance 34% of social insurance contributions, from pensions and healthcare to long-term care. Yet their contribution goes far beyond that.<\/span><\/div>\n

Fair pay and security<\/span><\/h3>\n
Alongside collectively agreed wages and statutory benefits, many companies offer occupational pensions, health programmes and additional voluntary extras.<\/span><\/div>\n

Effective health and safety<\/span><\/h3>\n
85% of small businesses now carry out risk assessments \u2013 to say nothing of larger firms. Early retirement due to health reasons has fallen by 44% since 1995. In an EU comparison, Germany is among the safest places to work.<\/span><\/div>\n

Flexibility with structure<\/span><\/h3>\n
Home office, flexitime, part-time arrangements \u2013 not as concessions, but as competitive advantages. Companies that create flexibility remain successful, retain skilled workers and increase productivity.<\/span><\/div>\n

Training as a core mission<\/span><\/h3>\n
93% of companies actively upskill their employees. At a time when digitalisation and AI are transforming entire job profiles, this is their contribution to lifelong learning.<\/span><\/div>\n

Diversity as a skill\u2011shortage strategy<\/span><\/h3>\n
Companies are deliberately tapping into new potential and welcoming everyone \u2013 by better integrating women, older workers, and people with disabilities or a migration background.<\/span><\/div>\n

Honest assessment rather than glossing over<\/span><\/h2>\n
Yes, there are challenges. The shortage of skilled workers is slowing growth. Bureaucracy ties up resources that should be flowing into innovation. Social insurance contributions are approaching the 42% mark. And digital infrastructure cannot keep pace with the speed of business.<\/span><\/div>\n
That is precisely why it is important to focus on what works and build on it \u2013 instead of jeopardising it through misguided regulation.<\/span><\/div>\n

What policymakers must do now<\/span><\/h2>\n
For companies to continue shaping good work in the future, they don\u2019t need new burdens \u2013 they need clear priorities. These include:<\/span><\/div>\n

Modernise working time: Allow weekly working-time models instead of rigid daily rules \u2013 so flexibility doesn\u2019t fail because of outdated laws.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cap social contributions: The contribution burden must not permanently exceed the 40% mark, or Germany will lose its competitiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accelerate digitalisation: Fewer reporting obligations, more digital public administration, faster approval procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n

Simplify skilled\u2011labour immigration: Speed up visa procedures, recognise foreign qualifications more quickly, reduce bureaucratic hurdles.<\/span><\/p>\n

The complete overview<\/span><\/h2>\n
The website \u201cWork \u2013 Made in Germany\u201d brings together data, analyses and policy demands into a comprehensive picture. For everyone who wants to understand what work in Germany really looks like \u2013 beyond headlines and clich\u00e9s.<\/span><\/div>\n
\u2192 WORK \u2013 MADE IN GERMANY \u2013 How employers shape good work<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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