Germany is the fifth most popular place to work, and because of the favorable working environment, many employees choose to remain there. According to an international survey carried out by “Management Consulting Company” in association with the Job Exchange Network, employees in Germany do not want to move outside of the country, and that Germany is a desirable site for foreign workers. Out of all non-English-speaking nations, Germany is considered the most attractive to international laborers. Remarkably, surveys completed by 150,000 workers from 188 nations between September and December of last year served as the basis for the study.
According to the recently published study, 25% of respondents expressed interest in seeking employment abroad, while 60% indicated a willingness to relocate for work opportunities. The study unveiled a relative decrease in the allure of German job prospects, which previously held the second position until 2018, thus marking a decline of three positions in the global ranking of desirable work destinations.
Only 7% of the 14,000 German respondents to the study said they were looking for employment overseas, which shows how stable the labor market is in Germany for both native and immigrant workers. In comparison to Italy and Britain, where the percentage of job seekers overseas is more than double that of Germany, this number is low.
Africans have the strongest desire to find work abroad, with Ghanaians leading the pack at 74%, followed by India (54%) and Turkey (35%). This trend is particularly pronounced among highly educated individuals. The study focused on academics, whose migration aspirations may differ from those of the broader workforce.
London reigns as the world’s most popular city, eclipsing Amsterdam and Dubai in the study, while Berlin secures its position as one of the premier work destinations, ranking sixth. As per the study’s authors, the appeal of employment opportunities stands as the pivotal factor in deciding to relocate, outweighing considerations of specific countries or cities.
In terms of competition among companies seeking skilled labor from abroad, attractive working conditions and organizational support are the factors for winning skilled labor. According to Jens Bayer, a consultant at the “BCG” group, Germany has declined in the ranking of countries attracting skilled workers due to the difficulty of obtaining work permits, which is extremely challenging in Germany.
The German Association of Towns and Municipalities called in September last year for faster work permits for asylum seekers if they have a chance of asylum acceptance, as work can aid in integration. Additionally, since the labor market in Germany needs skilled workers, representatives of the Traffic Signals Alliance called for enabling refugees to access the labor market more quickly.