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How to succeed in recruitment in a tight market – practical, actionable, and mindful of Austrian specifics.
27 posts
recruiting
Recruiting in Rural Regions of Austria: Strategies for Securing Skilled Workers
By combining onboarding programs, further training, and enhancing attractiveness, rural regions of Austria can sustainably improve the securing of specialists.
- Securing specialists
- Further Training
- Onboarding
6 min.Read
Employer Branding
Occupational Health Management: How Austrian companies can support their employees
By implementing OHM, Austrian companies can not only promote the health of their employees but also achieve economic benefits and enhance their attractiveness as employers.
- Employee Health
- Workplace
- Employer Branding
6 min.Read
Job market
Opportunities and Challenges of Partial Retirement in Austria for Companies
Partial retirement provides companies with flexible workforce planning options but requires adjustments to new legal regulations and careful planning.
- Partial Retirement
- Workforce Planning
- Employee retention
5 min.Read
recruiting
How does the gender pay gap affect recruiting in Austria?
The gender pay gap in Austria makes it challenging for companies to attract and retain qualified female specialists, as transparency and equal treatment are becoming increasingly important.
- recruiting
- Gender pay gap
- Personnel management
5 min.Read
recruiting
Digital Tools in Recruiting: Technologies in Austria
The use of digital tools in recruiting is rapidly increasing in Austria, effectively supporting companies in the fight against the skills shortage.
- recruiting
- Digitalization
- Technology
8 min.Read
Job market
Home Office Regulations in Austria: What Legal Aspects Do Companies Need to Consider?
Companies in Austria must agree on home office arrangements with employees in writing and ensure that work equipment is provided along with occupational safety and time tracking.
- Home Office
- Labor Law
- Digitalization
5 min.Read
Job market
Trends in the Austrian Labor Market 2026: Corporate Strategies
Companies in Austria must adapt to a shortage of specialists, technological transformation, and industry-specific developments in 2026 to remain competitive.
- Skill shortage
- Technological Transformation
- Demographic Change
5 min.Read
recruiting
How the Anti-Discrimination § 9 GlBG Influences Recruiting in Austria
§ 9 GlBG promotes equal opportunities and transparency in the recruiting process in Austria through gender-neutral job ads and mandatory pay information.
- Equal Treatment Act
- Job Ad
- Pay transparency
6 min.Read
Employer Branding
Employer Branding and Sustainability: How Austrian Companies Position Themselves as Environmentally Conscious Employers
Austrian companies are increasingly integrating sustainability into their employer branding strategies to be perceived as attractive employers.
- Employer Branding
- Sustainability
- Job market
5 min.Read
Job market
How does the minimum wage affect Austrian companies?
The introduction of a minimum wage in Austria could have positive effects on income distribution and poverty risk, while the overall economic impact would be minimal. Affected sectors include small businesses in floristry, food production, and laundry.
- Job market
- SMEs
- Collective agreement
6 min.Read
recruiting
Strategies for Effective Remote Recruiting in Austria
Effective remote recruiting in Austria requires tailored strategies like Active Sourcing and clear communication to successfully engage and integrate qualified talent.
- Active Sourcing
- Communication
- Austria
5 min.Read
Employer Branding
How can Austrian companies become more inclusive for older employees?
Through targeted support and workplace adjustments, Austrian companies can better leverage the potential of older employees and create a more inclusive work environment.
- Inclusion
- Older employees
- Austria
5 min.Read
recruiting
Legal aspects of flexible working hours in Austria
Flexible working hours in Austria require adherence to the Working Hours and Rest Periods Act (Arbeitszeit- und Arbeitsruhegesetz) as well as specific agreements like flextime arrangements.
- Working hours
- Austria
- Legal aspects
4 min.Read
Job market
How does the shortage of skilled workers affect specific industries in Austria?
The shortage of skilled workers in Austria impacts numerous industries, causing significant economic losses, especially in healthcare, tourism, and industry.
- Skill shortage
- Economy
- Industries
5 min.Read
Employer Branding
Employer Branding in Times of Crisis: Strategies for Austrian Companies
In times of crisis, employer branding is crucial for Austrian companies to convey trust and stability. Transparency, corporate culture, flexibility, and further training are key strategies.
- Employer Branding
- Austria
- Times of crisis
5 min.Read
Employer Branding
Employer Branding in the DACH Region: Differences and Similarities
Employer Branding is crucial across the DACH Region for attracting and retaining talent. In Austria, salary, career advancement, and job security are particularly important.
- DACH Region
- Employer Branding
- Austria
5 min.Read
recruiting
How AMS Subsidies Influence Recruiting in Austria
AMS subsidies improve recruiting in Austria through qualification, equal opportunity, and efficient brokerage processes in the labor market.
- AMS Subsidies
- recruiting
- Austria
6 min.Read
Job market
Flexible Work in Austria: Opportunities and Legal Framework
Flexible work in Austria enhances employee retention and satisfaction but must align with applicable legal frameworks, such as the Telework Act 2025.
- Flexible Work
- Austria
- Labor Law
5 min.Read
recruiting
Cultural diversity in recruiting: Opportunities and challenges in Austria
Promoting cultural diversity in recruiting requires targeted measures and an awareness of the challenges involved, yet it offers significant potential for companies in Austria.
- Diversity
- recruiting
- Austria
5 min.Read
recruiting
Conducting interviews: A guide for executives
These guidelines assist executives in conducting interviews professionally and purposefully.
- Interview
- Executive
- recruiting
5 min.Read
Job market
How does the collective agreement (Kollektivvertrag) work in Austria and what does it mean for companies?
Overall, collective agreements (Kollektivvertrag) in Austria significantly contribute to the stability and fairness of the job market, providing both companies and employees with a reliable foundation for their employment relationships.
- Collective agreement
- Labor Law
- Companies
5 min.Read
recruiting
The secret art of onboarding: Successfully integrating new talent in Austrian companies
A well-thought-out onboarding program strengthens employee retention and fosters the quick and effective integration of new talent into Austrian companies.
- Onboarding
- Employee retention
- Austria
5 min.Readrecruiting
Data-Driven Recruiting: How data leads to better hiring decisions
Data-Driven Recruiting means basing personnel decisions on solid data instead of pure intuition – from channel selection to candidate choice to backfilling roles. The goal is a faster, more objective, and fairer process. According to a survey at the HR Inside Summit 2024, around 60 percent of HR managers are already using data analysis. The key remains: Data supports the decision – the final choice is made by a person.
- Data-Driven Recruiting
- People Analytics
- Recruiting metrics
11 min.Read
Employer Branding
Employee retention in SMEs: What really works
Employee retention in SMEs in Austria is crucial for their economic success and requires specific measures such as a good working climate and market-based compensation.
- Employee retention
- SMEs
- Austria
5 min.ReadJob market
Skills shortage in Austria: What companies can do now
The skills shortage in Austria is not a temporary bottleneck but a demographic permanence: More people are leaving the workforce than entering it. Companies that continue to only post ads and wait for applications will lose – active engagement is needed, along with a swift process, a credible employer profile, and the willingness to develop career changers.
- Skill shortage
- Recruiting strategy
- Recruitment
12 min.Readrecruiting
Active Sourcing or job ad: When each approach pays off
The job ad reaches actively searching individuals and works well for well-known brands and roles with a strong candidate pool. Active Sourcing – directly, personally approaching suitable individuals – is the way for hard-to-fill, specialized, or confidential positions, and for the large group not actively seeking. In practice, a combination of both nearly always wins.
- Active Sourcing
- Job ad
- Recruitment
11 min.ReadEmployer Branding
Employer Branding for SMEs: Gaining visibility without a big budget
Employer branding for SMEs is not about budget but about honesty and consistency. Those who clearly state what they stand for as an employer, maintain this at every contact point, and showcase genuine voices from the team, appear more credible than any glossy campaign. The most effective lever is the workforce itself – not the advertising agency.
- Employer Branding
- SMEs
- Employer Brand
12 min.Read