German Labor Minister Bärbel Bas's critical remarks against employers have sparked backlash amid warnings from industry leaders about a serious decline in Germany's industrial competitiveness and a call for urgent economic reforms.
German business leaders at Berlin's Employers' Day strongly criticize government pension reforms and minimum wage policies, calling for more ambitious economic reforms amid skepticism over social welfare expansion.
German-speaking companies like M&M Software and CALPANA lead in employee-rated leadership quality, essential as labor shortages strain businesses in the region.
Nearly half of German companies support a weekly working hours limit, reflecting a shift in industry views on work-life balance.
Half of German companies support a weekly maximum working hours policy, with backing predominantly from large firms.