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Record-low work quality and training gap threaten Luxembourg

The quality of work in Luxembourg has reached its lowest level on record, according to the latest annual index published by the Chamber of Employees (CSL). The 2025 assessment scored 53.4 out of 100, marking the worst result since the survey began.

The “Quality of Work Index,” released on Wednesday, 4 February, tracks working conditions in the Grand Duchy. While the index remained relatively stable before the pandemic, the CSL notes a consistent negative trend over the past 12 years that is now “continuing to accelerate.”
The report identifies several key factors driving the downturn. Employees report feeling less involved in workplace decisions, and job security has stagnated since 2018, with a notable drop in the past year.

A growing emotional demand from work, coupled with increasing difficulty in balancing professional and private lives, is a primary concern. “This is a clear upward trend. It’s the dimension experiencing the strongest growth,” said David Büchel, a CSL management advisor.
Simultaneously, positive aspects are eroding. Workers report less autonomy, relatively low pay satisfaction, and poorer internal communication – including less cooperation, participation, and feedback from management.

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1,150 jobs potentially at risk at ArcelorMittal Luxembourg

• Recent reports have stated that 1,150 jobs could be at risk at ArcelorMittal Luxembourg as part of restructuring measures being rolled out across Europe. The company has issued a statement disputing the claims, saying that the numbers that have been reported pertain to the scope of their ongoing analysis, and not the outcome.
• As far as Luxembourg is concerned, however, it is not yet certain that redundancies will follow. According to Fornieri, social dialogue is ongoing and sector-wide steel agreements are in place, with a new one currently being negotiated.

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