companies
Here's why Munich is worth 20 times more than Berlin
The Bavarian capital leaves other German cities in the dust when it comes to where the highest-valued companies choose to plant their flag.
Quarter of German firms 'cutting jobs in 2013'
More than a quarter of German companies have said they would likely be cutting jobs in the coming year, as business confidence plummets, a report published Monday revealed.
Retailer calls on 'grey strike-force' of retirees
A German online retail firm has set up a “grey strike-force” of retired employees to work on special projects when regular staff cannot cope. They will work for up to 50 days a year, but unions warned of a dangerous precedent.
Top 500 firms book stellar sales amid boom
Germany’s top 500 companies are booming, lifting their sales by nearly 12 percent last financial year, the largest rise in more than a decade, a survey has found.