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December Job Outlook Dims Amid Cautious Hiring Trends

12/20/2025

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The Ifo Institute's employment barometer fell to 91.9 points in December, signaling cautious hiring.
Klaus Wohlrabe, Head of Ifo Surveys, said job reductions are most significant in the industrial sector, especially clothing manufacturers.
Service providers and retailers are hesitant to hire.
The construction sector shows a balanced outlook, with companies planning to maintain their workforce.
Tourism and management consultancies expect to hire more staff in the coming year.

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The Ifo Institute's employment barometer fell to 91.9 points in December, signaling cautious hiring.
Klaus Wohlrabe, Head of Ifo Surveys, said job reductions are most significant in the industrial sector, especially clothing manufacturers.
Service providers and retailers are hesitant to hire.
The construction sector shows a balanced outlook, with companies planning to maintain their workforce.
Tourism and management consultancies expect to hire more staff in the coming year.