ÖBB to Recruit 2,500 New Staff in Eastern Austria
The hiring drive is part of the national railway operator’s long-term strategy to take on 4,100 new employees each year until 2030.
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.
ÖBB to Hire 4,100 New Staff Each Year
The recruitment drive is partly driven by an expected wave of retirements, with around 1,500 staff departing the company in 2023.
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
Quarter of Bachelor’s Graduates in Austria Struggle to Find Jobs
In contrast, around 92% of graduates with a master’s degree find work within a year of finishing their studies.
Significant Increase in Austrian Police Recruitment
Applicants are drawn to the higher pay during training, free public transport and the opportunity to obtain a driving licence.
Survey: Austrian Companies Plan Job Cuts as Economy Worsens
More than half of Austrian CFOs now rate economic uncertainty as high, a rise from 40% earlier this year.
Over 350,000 Unemployed in Austria
Compared to the same month last year, the number of unemployed and training participants rose by 10.6% (33,905 people), pushing the unemployment rate up by 0.6% to 6.6%.
Unemployment Up 10% In July Compared To Last Year
At the end of July, 341,769 individuals were registered as unemployed or in training with the AMS, pushing the national unemployment rate to 6.4%.
International Organisations Create 20,000 Jobs in Austria
A new study has revealed that international organisations in Austria were responsible for sustaining approximately 19,800 jobs in 2023.