Increase in job opportunities: startups planning to expand workforce
In a recent survey conducted by Bitkom Research on behalf of the Digital Association, it was revealed that German startups are maintaining their focus on employment growth despite general economic uncertainty.
The survey, which polled 152 tech startups in Germany, did not indicate a change in the number of open positions for each startup since the last survey. However, it did show that on average, each startup currently has two open positions to fill.
The data also revealed that German startups currently employ an average of 13 people, a decline of two employees over the past 12 months, as compared to the average of 15 employees a year ago. Despite this slight dip, the majority of surveyed founders (75 percent) expect their number of employees to increase by 2025.
Only 2 percent of surveyed startups expect a decline in their number of employees by 2025. This suggests that the general economic uncertainty has not deterred startups from focusing on growth in employment numbers.
The survey questions aimed to capture the current number of employees, including founders, and make a prognosis for the current year. The results of the survey indicate that personnel issues are once again a stronger focus for many founders.
Bitkom President Ralf Wintergerst commented on the survey, but no specific comment is provided in this paragraph. The focus of many startups is on expanding their workforce, as implied from the expectation of growth in employment numbers.
The three founders with the highest growth expectations for their startups both in the next 12 months and until 2025 are Malte Kosub and Stefan Ostwald of Parloa, and the founder team of Genow. However, the specific names of all the founders with high growth expectations are not fully listed in the results.
It's important to note that while the survey provides a meaningful snapshot of sentiment within the tech industry, it is not representative. The survey did not provide data on the number of employees each startup currently has or the number of open positions for each startup.
Despite these limitations, the survey results offer valuable insights into the current state and future plans of German startups, shedding light on their resilience and determination in the face of economic uncertainty.
