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Elke Lücke, Aufsichtsrätin der ICUnet.Group & Gerhard Schwarz, Werkleiter Aldersbach bei Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH (ICUnet Kunde).

Skills shortage in specialized industries – an urgent issue!

Two experts, two perspectives – but the same goal: to attract the best talents for our economy! Why is this topic so urgent? The shortage of skilled workers primarily affects key industries that are crucial to Germany’s future. The need for action is now! Which sectors are particularly affected? Healthcare & Nursing : Germany already has a shortage of more than 100,000 nursing staff – a gap that will continuously increase in the next few years. (source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit, 2023) IT &...

Veröffentlicht am 05. Mar 2025

5 Million Unfilled Jobs by 2030 – What Does This Mean for Germany?

The shortage of skilled workers is no longer a challenge of the future—it is a reality today. In 2023 alone, 760,000 positions remained unfilled , impacting businesses and the economy. The sectors most affected by this shortage include STEM professions, healthcare, skilled trades, and IT . The economic damage in 2023? €49 billion per year. What is needed now more than ever? Qualified immigration! ... because without it, the problem will only worsen. Moreover, the numbers speak for themselves...

Veröffentlicht am 05. Mar 2025

Suryaa Pawar (MD ICUnet India): "Germany needs skilled manpower from India. We are the main hub which will help build the strategy in the global talent hunt.".

Indian Professionals as the Key to Closing Germany’s Skills Gap?

India plays a central role in the global talent market. This is confirmed by Suryaa Pawar, our Managing Director India . Her conclusion: India has highly skilled talent, Germany has the demand – the time for a sustainable strategy is now. Indian professionals are already a vital part of the German labor market – and their importance continues to grow: 138,000 Indian professionals are already working in Germany – and the number is rising! (Source: iwkoeln ) Without immigration from India,...

Veröffentlicht am 18. Feb 2025

Pune: Our Bridge to India

India fascinates us – for good reason! For several years now, Pune has been one of our strategic locations. But why did we choose this city back then? It’s simple: Pune combines economic strength, cultural diversity, and a high quality of life – the ideal foundation for our global work. What makes the ‘Queen of the Deccan’ so special? The largest German hub in India: Over 190 German companies and more than 175 joint ventures are based here. A vibrant expat community : A magnet for...

Veröffentlicht am 09. Jan 2025

Pune: A Gateway to German-Indian Collaboration

Discover the personal reflections of Dr. Fritz Audebert , CEO & Founder of ICUnet.Group, on Pune from his latest trip to India here! "Did you know that Pune seamlessly blends history and innovation? As Maharashtra’s economic powerhouse and India’s leading state, Pune hosts over 300 German companies. Known as the “Oxford of the East,” the city even established a German faculty in 1914. Today, Pune is a thriving technology hub with a vibrant expat community, making it an ideal bridge for...

Veröffentlicht am 08. Jan 2025

Brücken zwischen Indien und Deutschland: ICUnet.Group in der PNP

Am 19. November erschien in der Passauer Neuen Presse ein Artikel mit einem Thema, das uns sehr am Herzen liegt: die entscheidende Rolle, die wir bei ICUnet.Group spielen, wenn es darum geht, internationale Fachkräfte nach Deutschland zu holen und ihnen den Start hier zu erleichtern. Besonders Indien rückt dabei zunehmend in den Fokus. Erst kürzlich berichteten wir über die Reise von CEO & Gründer Dr. Fritz Audebert und seinem Kollegen Jannik Heckenhahn (Manager Global Talent Strategy) zur...

Veröffentlicht am 25. Nov 2024

Foto zur Bühne der 18. Asien-Pazifik-Konferenz der Deutschen Wirtschaft (APK) in Neu Delhi.

A review of the 18th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK) in New Delhi

From 24 to 26 October, the 18th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK) took place in New Delhi - a central forum for German-Asian cooperation. CEO & Founder Dr Fritz Audebert travelled to India together with Jannik Heckenhahn, Manager Global Talent Strategy at ICUnet.Group, to attend the conference and experience the latest developments and opportunities in this dynamic region. In this article, he shares his personal impressions with us! Incredible India - A country full of...

Veröffentlicht am 06. Nov 2024

Excellent innovation: We have been awarded!

The ICUnet.Group among the TOP 100 most innovative companies in the SME sector Not only do our valued customers consider the ICUnet.Group to be a leader in innovation in the global mobility industry and consulting for internationally active companies: We are very pleased to have also received an award for our innovative strength from the prestigious TOP 100 Award and to be able to celebrate it with the renowned Top 100 seal 2024! In a demanding selection process, we proved ourselves in five...

Veröffentlicht am 20. Jun 2024

S.E. Harish Parvathaneni bei ICUnet in Passau.

High-ranking visitors from India and Berlin: the ambassadors H.E. Dr Philipp Ackermann and H.E. Harish Parvathaneni in Passau

How did we come to welcome these two guests of honour at the ICUnet.Group headquarters? Since the ICUnet.Group was founded 23 years ago, our CEO Fritz Audebert has been committed to promoting exchange not only between cultures , but also between science and practice . While the former endeavour is rooted in the founding mission of the ICUnet.Group , he is able to pursue the latter in his role as chairman of the Neuburger Gesprächskreis at the University of Passau. The annual symposium...

Veröffentlicht am 20. Jun 2024

High-ranking visit: ICUnet.Group welcomes the Indian Consul General Shri Shatrughna Sinha and Amir Bashir, Consul for Trade, Education & Information

Unlocking India's Talent: How Indian Specialists Can Fill Germany's Skilled Labor Gap A 600% increase in unfilled vacancies in Germany – this is what the BMWK predicts for the period from 2023 to 2030: 5 million vacancies due to the baby boomer generation increasingly retiring while the birth rate decreases. This clearly means that Germany will heavily rely on immigration to secure its labour force in the long term. By 2060, one third of the German labour force will be made up of former...

Veröffentlicht am 19. Jun 2024