Work & Labor

Austria’s Talent Story: Strong Appeal, Quiet Friction

There is something slightly contradictory about Austria when it comes to talent. On the surface, it is one of the more attractive places in Europe to live and work....

Work & Labor

Opinion: Austria’s Migration Moment — Between Responsibility and Restriction

The European Union’s overhaul of the Common European Asylum System (GEAS) marks one of the most significant shifts in migration policy in decades. For...

Work & Labor

Opinion: Why Workplace Health Insurance Is a Smart Investment — Especially in Austria

At the United Nations in Geneva this week, leading economists are calling for a fundamental rethink of how we define progress. The “Beyond GDP”...

Facts & Data

Austria Is Opening Its Doors to Skilled IT Professionals

Every January, when I sit down with a cup of coffee and map out my plans for the year, I notice the same thought...

Facts & Data

Why Vienna Is the Perfect Place to Do Research

I’ve always admired Vienna for its beauty—those grand boulevards, the music echoing through centuries, the coffee houses that invite you to linger. However, thanks...

Life & Community

Reflections from the Digital Humanism Conference 2025 in Vienna

I recently read that from May 26 to 28, 2025, Vienna’s heart was alive with ideas, debates, and visions for a more humane digital...

Work & Labor

A Closer Look at Austria’s New Labour Market Package

Labour market reforms are never easy and rarely find broad support. I recently read about the latest government meetings, at which the coalition presented...

Work & Labor

Austria’s Labor Market: More Employed, Rising Unemployment

In Austria, the concept of a 40-hour workweek has been a standard for nearly half a century, although actual working hours have fallen to an average of 30 hours in recent years.

Work & Labor