The world of work
As a technological region with future potential and a healthy economy, Jena boasts a constant increase in employment.
In the processing trade, in the field of health and social care, in retail and the services sector, business for the next few months is expected to be good, and staff recruitment is planned. Thanks to joint efforts by all partners working in the job market, it has been possible to reduce unemployment figures drastically. In February 2009, 4,799 people in Jena were unemployed, a drop of 4.2% compared with the same month last year. The unemployment rate is currently at 9.2% (same month last year: 10.0%). This page provides help in starting up your career, and with questions about working life.
Important points relating to working life
Working rights and collective bargainingIndustrial tribunal
Labour protection and industrial medicine
Jena immigration authorities
Trade associations
Returning to your career
Unions
Information on promotion from the Federal Employment Agency
Minijobs
Maternity protection
Pension schemes
Accident insurance
Balancing work and family life
Employment promotion
Jena Employment Agency (Agentur für Arbeit)jenarbeit
Society for the Promotion of Work and the Economy (GFAW)