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Reform ideas for an effective state

Reform proposals from the Initiative for an Effective State for the sustainable design of state structures.

5 months ago
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Voices of Economic Transformation 2025

Voices of Economic Transformation 2025 provides concrete proposals for action on labor market policy innovations.

5 months ago
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The fruit basket was once

In the battle for skilled workers, employers are increasingly focusing on “hard” benefits rather than “soft” extras. This is shown by an analysis conducted by the Bertelsmann Foundation.

5 months ago
Miniature figures of people standing in groups on a brightly lit surface, representing labor potential.

Hidden reserves: the untapped labor potential

New figures reveal enormous untapped labor potential among people in the so-called silent reserve.

5 months ago
Two stacks of Euro coins, one tall and one short, held between two fingers, symbolizing wage decisions or the minimum wage.

Minimum wage commission before decision

Minimum wage commission poised to make decision: While the decision is eagerly awaited, there are initial calls for a partial reduction.

6 months ago
A view of industrial facilities and construction cranes, representing the German economy and infrastructure.

Germany in the OECD review

Germany in the OECD review: Failing grade! Skilled labor shortages and bureaucracy are slowing down the German economy.

6 months ago
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Normal employment at its highest level

The proportion of atypical workers fell to a historic low last year. In contrast, normal employment is on the rise.

6 months ago
Orange mobile barrier with the inscription "NO ENTRY" on an asphalt surface with a yellow line, symbolizing a barrier.

AI makes it harder to start a career

AI is revolutionizing the job market worldwide, but Germany is lagging far behind. In addition, the integration of AI makes it more difficult to enter the workforce.

6 months ago
A group of professionals at the CHECKPOINT, with a young smiling woman in the foreground.

20. CHECKPOINT Political Consulting career day in Berlin

Our networking and career day, CHECKPOINT Political Consulting, successfully celebrated its 20th anniversary on May 22.

6 months ago
A hand typing on a laptop, next to an analog alarm clock, symbolizing working time.

Efficiency instead of overtime

Overview shows that increasing competitiveness is not only linked to longer working hours.

7 months ago
A row of people in casual attire sitting on a bench, representing support and care.

Skilled workers through care

Sustainability and corporate culture are becoming increasingly important for attracting skilled workers.

7 months ago
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Working from home – latest surveys and figures

The latest study results emphasize that working from home options have become a decisive factor for many job seekers.

7 months ago
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The working world of the future

What will the working world of the future look like? What are companies planning or implementing today in order to respond to these profound changes?

8 months ago
An exterior view of the Federal Chancellery in Berlin

Coalition agreement – implications for the world of work

After weeks of negotiations, the CDU/CSU and SPD have agreed on their coalition agreement.

8 months ago
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Agreement reached in wage dispute

After several days of strikes and arbitration proceedings, an agreement has been reached in the wage dispute between trade unions and the federal government and local authorities.

8 months ago
A hand pressing the "FULL TIME" key on a keyboard, with "OVERTIME" representing a minimalist work effort.

“Work to rule” in the labor market

Never before have so many employees worked “to rule” as they do now, according to the Gallup Engagement Index.

8 months ago
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Barriers to sustainable transformation

Sustainability Transformation Monitor 2025 highlights the obstacles to sustainable transformation.

8 months ago
	An interior view of the plenary hall of the German Bundestag (Reichstag building) in Berlin.

Turning point for the debt brake

In a historic vote, the Bundestag voted to amend the Basic Law and thus relax the debt brake.

9 months ago
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"Basic income" – working is still worthwhile

Study shows that working is worthwhile despite basic income. This refutes a frequently repeated claim about basic income.

9 months ago
Three wooden blocks with symbols for gender equality and inequality in the labor market.

Gender inequality in the labor market

Despite progress, unequal distribution in the labor market remains an important issue.

9 months ago
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