Overview
- The Appinio poll, released Thursday, found 63.5% of applicants received no response in the past year and nearly 80% say ghosting has increased.
- Coverage links the rise to a job market that now favors employers in Germany, with ghosting — no reply after an application — seen as a symptom.
- Applicants cited time and paperwork as the biggest hurdle at 41.5%, with some still asked to complete complex forms by hand.
- Most candidates want clear pay information, as 63% called for salary transparency while only 11.5% of job ads currently list pay.
- Indeed CEO Frank Heesgens warned that poor hiring communication keeps unhappy workers in ill‑fitting roles and reduces overall productivity.