Hays Index: German Skilled-Worker Demand Rises to 39% in Q3
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Mannheim – November 03, 2026 -- German demand for skilled professionals rose three percentage points in the third quarter, lifting the Hays Skilled-Worker Index from 36 to 39 percent after a sharp drop in spring. Hiring remains selective: companies continue to cut jobs and postpone replacements while recruiting for roles of strategic, regulatory or operational importance.
Construction index reaches 212 percent, up from 136 percent a year earlier
Construction posted the highest demand of all sectors surveyed. Engineer demand rose four percentage points quarter on quarter, led by civil, electrical and project engineers. Automation engineers gained 28 percentage points, design engineers 19 and process engineers 12.