Talents & New Work

387,000 skilled vacancies unfilled, an 86 percent shortage rate, 13.4 million retirees by 2039. The labour market is tipping and job ads alone are no longer enough. Talents & New Work delivers strategies for recruiting, employer branding, employee retention and AI-driven HR management for mid-sized companies.
Talents & New Work 15.05.2026

When AI collaborates instead of doing the work

Microsoft no longer describes Copilot 2026 as an assistant, but as a digital workforce. This sounds like ... »

Talents & New Work 10.05.2026

Whistleblower Gap: First Fines for Mid-Sized Firms

The Whistleblower Protection Act has been in effect since December 2023, with the second stage for companies ... »

Talents & New Work 24.04.2026

AI Reskilling 2026: Key Roles in German Mid-Sized Firms

8 Min. reading time · As of: 23.04.2026 In 2026, the logic of AI talent development is shifting in ... »

Talents & New Work 03.04.2026

Recruiting 2026: Job Postings Fade, New Methods Rise

On average, an unoccupied position costs 29,000 Euros. A single job posting on major job portals costs ... »

Talents & New Work 03.04.2026

Germany’s 10 Sectors Hit Worst by Skills Shortage in 2026

387,000 skilled positions remain vacant. An 86 percent talent shortage rate, the highest worldwide. 49 ... »

Talents & New Work 03.04.2026

Employer Branding with AI: How GenAI Automates Your Brand

61 percent of CEOs are actively hiring new employees with AI expertise. 79 percent have overhauled their ... »

Talents & New Work 03.04.2026

Return to Office: Why Mandates Drive Talent Away-What Works

Amazon is doing it. JPMorgan is doing it. Dell is doing it - and all three are losing employees. Since ... »

Talents & New Work 03.04.2026

Gastronomy Skills Shortage 2026: Why Employer Branding Is Key

2,900 restaurant bankruptcies in 2025, almost 30 percent more than the previous year. 24,500 business ... »

Talents & New Work 03.04.2026

Exit, Succession, or Acquisition: 2026 Is Decisive for…

243,000 mid-sized businesses plan to cease operations by the end of 2026, not because they're underperforming, ... »

Talents & New Work 03.04.2026

IT Nearshoring: Hiring Tech Talent from Eastern Europe

137,000 open IT positions in Germany - and the number is rising. Meanwhile, Poland trains 400,000 developers ... »

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