Die Studie geht der Frage nach, welche Wirkungen auf die Gleichstellung von Frauen und Männern durch drei Maßnahmen-Pakete der Bundesregierung zur Eindämmung und Überwindung der Coronakrise zu erwarten sind. Denn weder die Corona-Krise noch die Maßnahmen zu ihrer Überwindung sind...

This study provides information on the co-determination practices of German and Dutch works councils. We present the findings of two large-scale works councils' surveys in each country. Where do works councils in Germany and the Netherlands show similarities and where do they show differences?...

The German labour market has developed positively in the third term of the Merkel Government. The stable upward trend of the labour market is largely attributable to an increase in part-time employment, often in the service industry and in the low-wage sector. The increased magnitude of...

The development of the public sector in Germany during the last decade differs fundamentally from the experiences of many other European countries. In many respects Germany can be seen as forerunner of public sector reforms in Europe. Austerity-driven reforms of the public sector have been...

Die soziale Selbstverwaltung in der Gesetzlichen Krankenversicherung (GKV) ist immer wieder Gegenstand von Diskussionen und Reformvorschlägen. Ein Vorschlag ist dabei die Ergänzung der bisher in der Selbstverwaltung vertretenen Organisationen durch Patientenorganisationen. Dieser Vorschlag...

Employees in many European countries do have at their disposal various working-time options. Shorter working hours, leave options and flexible working-time arrangements enable employees to adjust their working time to meet their needs over the life course. The current study presents new national...