Unemployment in Austria Rises to 8.6% as Economy Struggles
The 8.6% unemployment rate means that 445,513 people were registered as unemployed or in training with the AMS in January.
Generation Z Prioritises Fair Work and Security
Generation Z puts great importance on fair working conditions, with financial success and security also ranking highly. These findings come from a survey by BAWAG and SkillsAustria. Generation Z refers to those born between 1994 and 2010. The poll, which surveyed 500 people in Austria aged 16 to 25, found that 74% considered good […]
What Cities and States in Austria Offer the Highest Salaries?
The average annual gross salary in Austria is €49,121, but there are sharp regional differences
Part-Time Work in Austria Rises 30% in a Decade, Led by Women
In 2013, around 950,000 people worked part-time in Austria, but by 2023, that number had increased to 1.25 million.
Menopause Symptoms Affect Work for Most Women in Austria
More than two-thirds of women going through menopause in Austria say their symptoms affect their work, according to a recent survey.
Vienna Announces New Steps to Fight Youth Unemployment
The measures include creating more educational places for immigrant teenagers and increasing support for companies offering apprenticeships.
Few Women in Full-Time Ambulance Roles, Says Red Cross
There are just 17 women compared to 92 men in the organisation’s rescue service, with a similar situation in Vienna’s city-run rescue service.
Historic Vienna Car Parts Factory to Close
The plant began operations in 1982, employing nearly 2,800 people at its peak in the 1990s, but now only 150 remain.
Austria Guarantees Fair Pay for Disabled Workers
A total of €54 million will be allocated to facilitate the integration of people with disabilities into the mainstream job market.