Unemployment sinks: The new challenges for companies!
Unemployment sinks: The new challenges for companies!
The effects of corona pandemic on the labor market are still noticeable, even if the crisis seems to have been overcome in many areas. According to vienna.at the unemployment rate is 6.9 percent in May 2025. This is an increase compared to the lowest values that were reached in early 2023, but still represents a return to the level before pandemic. In April 2020, Austria was listed with 571,500 unemployed and over 1 million people in short -time work.
The changes that Corona pandemic brought with it were profound. Between 2021 and 2022, the labor market experienced an upswing, while the debt was significantly burdened by short -time work in the amount of 9.8 billion euros. A total of around 120,000 companies applied for 356,000 short -term applications, with the majority being done positively.
long -term trends and changes
The crisis not only initiated short -term effects, but also long -term changes in the work environment. Digitization was given a clear thrust that led to increased use of home office. According to bpb.de Worked in the home office from 12 to 25 percent. While Corona pandemic attributed the need for flexible work models, there are efforts to anchor this trend for the future.
However, pandemic has also tightened existing problem areas in the labor market, such as the shortage of skilled workers and poor working conditions in systemically relevant. The industries such as hotel and hospitality are particularly affected that had to deal with the challenges of the crisis.
design the new world of work
experts assume that the traditional office working method will not completely return. Future working models in companies are expected to require a balance between virtual and physical presence. The Bertelsmann Stiftung has determined that two thirds of the respondents have a resolution of the respondents Pre -predicting face -to -face culture. This could bring about a change in the management culture from control.
When asked about the future challenges, the experts are aware that a rethink in the company will be necessary. This affects not only the work organization, but also the adaptation of leadership cultures. While many companies are looking for new solutions, the uncertainty about the future development of the labor market remains.
Overall, it can be seen that the Corona crisis not only had short-term economic effects, but also initiated long-term changes in the world of work. The question remains how sustainable these changes are and to what extent companies and their employees can adapt.
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