www.dw.com2 months agoGermany newsChanges to Germany's skilled immigration rules take effect DW 03/01/2024Shortage of workers in multiple sectors in Germany. Changes in immigration rules for skilled workers to address the shortage. [ more ]
www.thelocal.com5 months agoGermany newsINTERVIEW: 'Germany's family reunion rules should be non-discriminatory'Germany has overhauled its immigration rules to ease the worker shortage, allowing skilled workers to bring their extended families to Germany. Skilled workers who are already in the country cannot take advantage of the new legislation, leading to disappointment. The double standard in family rules for skilled workers is seen as a political compromise and not uniform or non-discriminatory. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com4 months agoCaliforniaWalters: California's worker shortage is now another existential issueCalifornia is experiencing a widespread worker shortage across various sectors despite having nearly a million unemployed workers. The pandemic and economic shutdown led to job loss, migration, and workers leaving the labor force, contributing to the current shortage. [ more ]