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Lower Saxony faces a shortage of skilled workers: Foreign helpers are in greater demand than ever!
Lower Saxony relies on foreign skilled workers in the hospitality industry to meet regional needs and promote tourism.
Lower Saxony faces a shortage of skilled workers: Foreign helpers are in greater demand than ever!
What is happening in the hospitality industry in Lower Saxony? Current reports show that foreign employees are very popular there. These workers are particularly sought after in the catering and hotel industries. Loud NDR The proportion of foreign workers in these areas is even higher than in other sectors.
A survey among restaurateurs in Lower Saxony has shown that the need for staff varies greatly from region to region. While the number of employees wanted is high, especially on the coast and on islands, in high season, restaurateurs in Hanover are faced with a constant need. Once the employees have been hired, retention is often a challenge, especially in the Harz Mountains, where many foreign workers migrate to big cities.
Recruitment challenges
In some regions, such as the Lüneburg Heath, recruiting foreign skilled workers is made even more difficult by the lack of child care. In addition, integration is more complicated for non-EU citizens. The recognition of qualifications and the issuance of visas often represent major hurdles. However, the situation is different for skilled workers from the EU who benefit from the free movement of workers and can thus gain a foothold more quickly.
What is particularly noticeable is that around every second employee on the islands of Lower Saxony comes from abroad, including from countries such as Romania, Poland and Ukraine. This shows how important the support of the Lower Saxony state government is in recruiting foreign workers. A promising labor migration partnership has already been concluded with the Moroccan region of Tangier.
Outlook on the booking situation
The booking situation in the Harz itself also reflects the situation: After a mixed summer, people are waiting for August to bring the hoped-for momentum. The Harz Tourism Association has called for the state to offer more support to keep the region attractive for holidaymakers. The success of tourism depends not only on nature, but also on well-trained and committed employees who are willing to work on site.