Discussion about citizens' money: does it inhibit the incentive to work in Dessau?

Discussion about citizens' money: does it inhibit the incentive to work in Dessau?

Dessau/Mz. -The introduction of citizenship money in Dessau-Roßlau triggered an intensive debate about the incentives for working and the role of social benefits. The district craftsman Karl Krökel has spoken out against the citizens' benefit and demands more motivation for employees to return to the labor market.

Companies react concerned to the shortage of skilled workers

The fears of the effects of the citizens' allowance on the labor market can be felt under Desauer company. Managers who want to remain anonymous warn that the citizens' allowance leads to fewer people are willing to accept jobs in the low -wage area. "Especially in the cleaning industry, we have found that the motivation to work less has increased through the citizens' allowance," reports a manager. Although wages are above the citizens' allowance, the recruitment of new employees is increasingly difficult.

Citizens' money in the light competitive advantage

, especially in the service industry, the citizens' allowance can be seen critically. An insider from the HR department of a large Dessau company is concerned about the shortage of skilled workers. "If wages are only slightly above the citizens' allowance, it will be more difficult for us to win talented employees," he explains. The invisibility of the effects of the citizens' allowance on dismissals makes it difficult to receive clear data. "Nobody admits that directly," he adds.

rapid salary adjustments required

The master hairdresser Oliver Heinicke is one of the few employers who speak openly about the challenges. He notes that it is not the civil allowance, but the public sector through financial incentives such as premiums for new hires. "The administration, police, customs and Bundeswehr take away the best specialists to our employees," says Heinicke. In order to remain competitive on the market, he has to pay high wages: "I pay my employees between 17.40 and 19.40 euros per hour. This means that the citizen benefit is no longer an issue."

Corporation of social effects

The topic of a shortage of skilled workers is also critically viewed by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. According to Hendrik Senkbeil, 82 percent of companies in the IHK district of Halle-Dessau have difficulty filling vacancies within two months. A noticeable decline in applications is particularly evident in the lower wage groups, where the citizen benefit often corresponds to the net salary. "The wage replacement benefits are now serious competition. This reduces the incentive to take on a job," explains Senkbeil and points out that around 30,000 citizens' places in the region are dependent on support.

Future of employment in Dessau-Roßlau

The continued discussion about the citizens' money and its influence on the labor market will probably continue in Dessau. Regardless of the various opinions, it can be stated that the economic development of the region is closely linked to the incentives and the framework conditions for employment. It remains to be seen whether the citizen benefit is ultimately beneficial or a hindrance to integration into the labor market. However, the entrepreneurs are sure that there is a need for action in order not to lose connection to the labor market.

- Nag