As German companies continue to grapple with labour shortages, particularly in tech-focused sectors, many are increasingly looking to the skills offered by Ukrainian refugees and are stepping up their recruitment efforts. This trend has seen the launch of various job platforms online as well as recruiters travelling to the borders.
With thousands of skilled Ukrainian workers fleeing their country amid the ongoing war, the talent pool is clearly of interest to the German economy. The Federal Employment Agency (BA) recently estimated that there are 1.69 million unfilled jobs in Germany, particularly in technical and medical professions requiring higher education qualifications. Research from the agency also indicates that of the 280,000 Ukrainian refugees that have already arrived on German soil – most of which are...
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