Out of the 485,000 individuals employed in Luxembourg, a significant 47% are cross-border workers, with approximately half of them originating from France. Notably, only one out of every four employees holds Luxembourgish nationality.
A closer look at the workforce composition unveils gender disparities, with 31% of women opting for part-time employment compared to a mere 7% of men.
The prevalence of fixed-term employment contracts, especially among young workers, stands at 8% among resident employees. The primary reason cited by temporary workers is the lack of permanent job opportunities. Additionally, more than half of those on fixed-term contracts say that the position was only available under a temporary contract, or that they were unable to find a permanent job. Apprenticeships or training account for only 14% of the reasons behind fixed-term contracts, with probationary contracts representing a mere 4%. A minority of 4% of workers on fixed-term contracts deliberately opt for temporary roles.
Although the majority of resident employees are satisfied at work, a quarter of workers say that their pay does not match the work they do.
The integration of digital tools into work processes is widespread, with 60% of employed residents using digital tools during the majority of their work hours, surpassing rates observed in other European countries.
