All eyes on Germany as 1 trillion investment wave fuels growth and new opportunities for global employers

"Global employment specialist Agility EOR is urging international companies to take a fresh look at Germany, as forecasts point to 1.3% GDP growth next year, underpinned by €500 billion in government infrastructure investment and more than €630 billion in private-sector funding. The scale of this combined spending - over €1 trillion - is set to inject new momentum into sectors ranging from technology and manufacturing to energy and digital infrastructure."

""Germany's fundamentals make it a standout destination for international expansion," said Scott Winter, HR Executive at Agility EOR. "The combination of a highly skilled, bilingual workforce, a central European location, and the widespread adoption of hybrid work creates an ideal environment for global employers seeking growth." The consultancy has positioned itself to meet rising demand from companies entering the German market, having secured an Arbeitnehmerüberlassung (AÜG) licence - a crucial regulatory requirement that allows Agility EOR to support clients with compliant, flexible workforce strategies as they expand overseas."

"Recent data suggests that workplace flexibility remains a decisive factor for talent retention in Germany. According to a survey by the ifo Institute, German employees work remotely an average of 1.6 days per week, notably higher than the global average of 1.2 days. Meanwhile, research by Continental revealed that nearly half of German employees (47%) would consider quitting if their ability to work remotely were significantly curtailed. These findings underline how hybrid work has evolved from a temporary pandemic measure into a core expectation of the modern German workforce."

Forecasts point to 1.3% GDP growth for Germany in 2026 supported by €500 billion in government infrastructure and over €630 billion in private-sector funding, totaling more than €1 trillion. That combined investment is expected to drive growth across technology, manufacturing, energy, and digital infrastructure. Agility EOR highlights Germany's skilled, bilingual workforce, central location, and hybrid work adoption as attractive features for international employers and has secured an Arbeitnehmerüberlassung (AÜG) licence to provide compliant, flexible workforce solutions. Surveys show German employees average 1.6 remote days weekly and 47% might quit if remote options are curtailed, making flexibility a core expectation.

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