Positive note for their operation, they recognize the competence of their employees – but the problem is the effectiveness of labor mediation.
O problema central resides, above all, in effectiveness of labor mediation.
Almost half of the beneficiaries of the so-called “Bürgergeld” — the unemployment benefit in Germany — considers that the meetings at job centers are of no practical use for your professional situation.
The conclusion is the result of a recent study by the Bertelsmann Foundation, which reveals a growing gap between the services provided and the real needs of the long-term unemployed.
The investigation involved more than a thousand interviews with unemployed people between 25 and 50 years old, all of whom had been beneficiaries for at least a year. It is presented by as a detailed portrait of the weaknesses of the current employment support system in Germany.
According to the analysis, about 47% of respondents say that meetings at job centers do not improve their prospects in the job market.
Still, the overall perception is not entirely negative: more than two thirds of participants evaluate positively the functioning of these institutions, and approximately three-quarters recognize competence to your employees.
O problema central resides, above all, in effectiveness labor mediation.
The study indicates that services fail particularly among people with greater insertion difficulties — such as health problems, lack of qualifications or other structural obstacles —, who end up not benefiting from adequate advice or concrete job offers.
Given this scenario, the authors defend a reformulation of the system. Among the main recommendations are more individualized monitoring, greater investment in training and the presentation of more concrete job offers. At the same time, they suggest greater requirements for beneficiaries considered capable of working, encouraging self-initiative.
The study appears in a context of imminent reform of the German social support system. From July 2026, the “Bürgergeld” should be replaced by a new “basic income” model, with stricter rules and reinforced sanctions for those who fail to comply with obligations, such as attending meetings or accepting job offers.
