Labor shortage: The main reason for job vacancies – occupations in high demand

Under the researchers' microscope are the latest data from ELSTAT on the trajectory of unemployment, which shows, on the one hand, a decline in the unemployment rate and, on the other hand, a decline in workers leaving. A “gap” of 300,000 workers.

In particular, the unemployment rate in the first quarter of 2023 reached 10.8%, while in October it decreased from 10% to 9.6%. However, the number of employees remains the same Lowest since 2009. We remind you that the highest rate was recorded on notes in 2013When unemployment rates rose by 28.1%.

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The low employment rate (4.2 million people) worries experts who believe that the only solution is acceptance Foreign workers From third countries as well as returning young people who left the country.

Population

According to Pantheon Ph.D Vassilis BetsyEmployment numbers are directly related to demographics. “The negative balance of population (10.4 million versus 11.1 million in the previous census) is also dragging down the labor force. There is not much room for improvement. Participation of youth and women has increased and we may not expect much differentiation in the future. At the same time, the rate of decline in unemployment is slowing down.” Realization Balance between staff shortages and low fertility rates The participation rate of immigrants should be increased.”

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Empty spaces

Job vacancies are in all areas of the economy, not just in agriculture And for tourism It's a big problem. Specifically, the number of vacant jobs reached 37.1 thousand in the second quarter of 2023, compared to 32.9 thousand in the first quarter of the year and 27.2 thousand in the second quarter of 2022, recording an increase of 36.2% on an annual basis and 13% on an annual basis. On a quarterly basis, respectively. Most of the vacancies are located in Wholesale and retail trade (18.6 thousand) and in Providing accommodation and food (10.7 thousand). Additionally, in the second quarter of the year, job openings rose to 1.6% of total jobs, the highest level in several years.

The professions that gather the largest percentage of workers are: Provide services and vendors (22.6%) and professionals (21.6%). Compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year, the largest increase was observed in higher education Directors and executives (8%), while the decrease was the largest To technicians and practitioners of related professions (3.6%).

In particular, senior management and senior management contributed to reducing unemployment, with a record increase in employment of 8%. 120.7 thousand private sector executives were employed in these positions in the third quarter of 2022, rising to 130.3 thousand in the third quarter of 2023.

This is followed by skilled craftsmen and practitioners of related professions, as an increase in employment was recorded by 2.9%, reaching approximately 400,000 workers in this sector in the third quarter of 2023, compared to 387.9 thousand in the third quarter of 2022.

There is also an increase in the sector Operators of industrial plants, machinery and equipment Which witnessed an increase in employment by 4.8% on an annual basis, with 294.4 thousand workers in the specific sector in the third quarter of 2023, compared to 281 thousand workers in the same quarter of 2022.

high demand

Commenting on the specific data, the leader of DYPA, Spyros Protopsaltis, confirms this high demand Presenting his specialties Welding operators, forklifts, excavators, electricians, plumbers, chefs and salespeople.

In fact, DYPA plans to develop its schools with the help of Aristotle and the University of Western Macedonia so that they are relevant to the needs of today's labor market.

Thus, for example, former OAED schools electrician are trained in smart home facilities while auto mechanics are trained in electric vehicles.

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