continental claims german government There must be effective integration of immigrants into the labor market. faster than ever After a severe shortage until it may become a risk to society
city of hannover germany On July 6, 2022, Continental called for a curb on immigration of foreign workers, which the tech company sees as an important means of tackling the skills shortage in the country. Germany effectively
Dr. Ariane Reinhart, Member of the Executive Committee for Interpersonal and Sustainability at Continental, said: “The impact of demographic shifts on many industries today is evident that in this economic climate we cannot provide sufficiently skilled workers. Labor market imbalances are not only detrimental to the standard of living in Germany. Our social systems are also at risk of collapse!” Reinhart said. This year, Continental needs about 2,500 skilled workers in Germany, particularly software, IT and logistics personnel. Sticks There is still a shortage of qualified certifications. “Our country’s financial position depends on a strong and growing economy. We need qualified employees and a sufficient number of employees to achieve this objective.”
The German economy depends on immigration.
mobilizing more available human resources And adding staff training and additional qualifications alone is not enough to cover the need for our skilled workforce. “We have no other choice. Germany urgently needs immigration control. The decisive factor was that migrants had to enter the domestic labor market faster than in the past. And above all, it has to be entered correctly,” Reinhart urges. But we wasted valuable time searching for accommodation and child care.”
The idea of rapid integration into the labor market is essential.
Reinhart urges policymakers to join companies German Federal Employment Agency and Educational Institution Develop ideas for adapting immigrant qualifications to local requirements. “As a company We cannot expect in the context of economic migration to recruit qualified personnel to address the shortage of all skilled workers. It means that we will have to train and upgrade the skills of many immigrants,” Reinhart said. Opportunities for the labor market by mobilizing all human resources.
In this regard, members of the Continental Board of Directors caution that the qualifications of immigrants must be taken into account. Only by collaborating with German human resources is necessary to change and transform the outcomes that occur in the labor market. “We need to mobilize all workers who meet domestic requirements in Germany. The workers here are not just our employees. but also to other workers, for example, people with no formal qualifications or long-term unemployment. If we do this, it will open up real opportunities for the German labor market,” Reinhart said. For this purpose, in 2019, Continental established its own additional training institute, Continental Institute for Technology and Transformation (CITT). By the end of 2021, more than 3,500 attendees have qualified for other events here, and more than 8,500 will be enrolled by the end of 2022.
Continental, founded in 1871, develops innovative technologies and services for connected vehicles and sustainability for people and goods. by offering a safe method Efficient, smart and affordable for vehicles, machines, traffic and transport. Continental has preliminary sales of €33.8 billion in 2021 and employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries worldwide. and celebrated its 150th anniversary on October 8, 2021