Inadequate training for novices is common practice
In Thuringia, the Institute for Employment Research of the Federal Employment Agency's annual survey, the IAB company panel, has revealed a diverse landscape of challenges and opportunities for the local labour market.
The survey results show that less than one fifth of companies in Thuringia are bound by collective agreements. This low collective agreement coverage is a significant concern for job attractiveness and employee wages and salaries, as stated by Thuringia's Minister of Labour, Katharina Schenk (SPD).
Another challenge highlighted by the survey is the lack of personnel capacity, which has led many companies to forgo training young talent. However, it's worth noting that around 79 percent of apprentices were taken on by their training company after successful completion last year, according to Schenk's positive evaluation.
The other 82 percent of companies in Thuringia involved in training apprentices but not concluding employment contracts with young people likely provide vocational training arrangements without formal work contracts. These arrangements may include cooperative training, internships, or other non-contractual training formats, but specific locations or types are not detailed in the data available.
Schenk emphasizes the need to improve collective agreement coverage and promote works and personnel councils to create better working conditions. She notes that better working conditions are crucial to retain young people in Thuringia.
The minister also acknowledges the positive developments in the Thuringian labour market, such as the high apprentice takeover rate. However, she also points out the challenges like the shortage of skilled workers and low collective agreement coverage.
Collective agreement coverage, an important factor for job attractiveness, is a joint concern for politics and social partners in Thuringia. Only 18 percent of Thuringian companies have collective agreement coverage, making it a pressing issue for improvement.
By addressing these challenges and building upon the positive developments, Thuringia aims to create a more attractive and sustainable labour market for both businesses and young talent.
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