Survey: 90% of Austria’s Job Ads Are Full-Time
90% of Austrian jobs are full-time, yet the country has the EU’s 2nd highest part-time rate, sparking a heated political debate.
IV: High Costs, Red Tape Driving Skilled Workers Abroad
Austria lost 1.4M people since 2011, including 170K skilled workers. Study cites high costs, bureaucracy, and weak incentives.
AK Warns of Work Surveillance Through Apps
Austria’s labor chamber warns work apps may pressure and monitor staff, urging stronger rights and limits on digital tracking tools.
Around 360,000 Unemployed in Austria in July
Austria’s jobless rate rose to 6.7% in July 2025, with a sharp rise in freelance contracts and fewer open job positions.
2026 Labor Reform to Protect Freelancers in Austria
Austria will boost freelancer protections in 2026 with collective bargaining rights and mandatory notice periods.
Temporary Layoffs Cost Austria Up to €700M Annually
A WIFO study finds that firms using Austria’s AMS for seasonal layoffs cost taxpayers €600–700M yearly, sparking calls for corporate contributions.
Migrants Power Austria’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector
Nearly half of Austria’s hospitality workers have a migration background, a study finds, prompting experts to warn against restrictive immigration policies.
Austria’s Workforce to Shrink by 24% by 2060
Austria’s workforce may shrink 24% by 2060. OECD urges boosting older worker jobs, migration, and productivity.
Austria’s Unemployment Rises 7.8% to 364,000 Unemployed
Austria’s unemployment rises to 6.8%; AMS sees recovery only in 2026 as job openings and economic activity decline.
Calls for Older Worker Incentives Spark Debate Across Austria
AK and ÖGB push for bonus-malus system to promote employment for over-60s; Greens agree, ÖVP and NEOS oppose.