Unemployment in the Duchy of Lauenburg: Decline in October!

Unemployment in the Duchy of Lauenburg: Decline in October!

Herzogtum Lauenburg, Deutschland - Duchy Lauenburg (PM). Unemployment in the Duchy of Lauenburg shows a positive development in October: the number of unemployed has dropped by 86, which reduces the total number to 5,758 people. This means that the unemployment rate falls to 5.2 percent, a decline of 0.1 percentage points compared to September. But the numbers are not quite as rosy when you look at the same month of the previous year: in October 2022, 5,542 people were unemployed, which means that the current Situation still remains worrying.

The Bad Oldesloe Employment Agency, represented by Kathleen Wieczorek, warns of premature euphoria. "The number of unemployed has not reduced as much as in September. We see a decline around 101, especially among young job seekers under the age of 25. Nevertheless, unemployment remains at a high level in the year, and the economic situation is noticeable on the labor market," explains Wieczorek. The vacant areas are slightly declining, but over 1,500 places are still vacant.

new opportunities for women

In the course of the ongoing shortage of skilled workers, the agency calls for a nationwide week of action to support women who want to go back to their professional life after a family break. The "women's chances to get back" will take place from November 18 to 22. "Various returners often have valuable experiences and are very much in demand in the companies," emphasizes Wieczorek. The campaign week offers free online workshops and lectures on topics such as application and professional reorientation.

In addition, 233 new social security bodies were reported in October, which means an increase of 53 compared to the previous month. There are a total of 1,561 positions to fill, although this is an increase of 46 positions compared to the previous year. "Despite a slight decline in job offers, the personnel requirements remain high. There are many new job opportunities, especially in wholesale and retail as well as in health and social affairs," said Wieczorek.