Research has found that the pay gap isn’t limited to gender – one's sexuality can also skew wages. By approaching pay imbalance from several angles, Germany is making space for companies to earn workers’ trust by demonstrating a better understanding of workplace inequality.

With the number of working mums on the rise, more families are seeing both parents in full-time jobs. But who is taking care of the kids if mums and dads spend their days at the office? Germany’s highest court has now ruled that parents can sue the government for failing to provide childcare.

In Germany, proponents of part time ‘mini-jobs’ have long argued that they provide flexible options for people who don’t want to – or can’t – work full-time. But the introduction of the minimum wage has caused a big drop in such jobs, suggesting that they weren’t so appealing to begin with.

All work and no play doesn’t sit well in Germany. As work-induced stress rises, Germans are placing more emphasis on self-care, taking time out to recharge their batteries in search wellness. But it doesn't just make them feel better – it can also make them more productive.