The positive trend for the job market in Sardinia continues. According to Istat data , in the first three quarters of 2023 job positions remain at higher values than those recorded in the same period of 2022 . After the 2020/21 crisis following the pandemic, the regional labor market therefore appears to be recovering.
In the first 9 months of 2023, fixed-term positions increased by 3% compared to the same period in 2022 , while permanent positions increased by approximately 1%. Both female and male job positions have increased . The growth is also generalized at a sectoral level (all production sectors grew by percentages of around 2%). Even at a territorial level, there is a growth in employment across all Sardinian provinces.
With reference to the education levels of workers, we then observe a significantly higher performance of the highest educational qualifications compared to the lower ones : compared to a reduction in job positions for those who possess at most a primary school leaving qualification, there is substantial stability for those with a middle school diploma and significant growth for both high school graduates (+4%) and graduates (+3%).
«We are faced with a positive trend which consolidated in the summer months, also thanks to the contribution of seasonal contracts. Tourism and trade confirm themselves, once again, as driving sectors of strategic importance for our economy, which appears increasingly vital and dynamic. Promoting decent work for all remains our priority", the comment of the President of the Region, Christian Solinas , on the latest Istat data on employment.
«The regional labor market is improving - states the regional councilor for Labor, Ada Lai - thanks to the employment policies implemented, which are bringing the desired results; from the post-Covid refreshments, with which we have already provided over 180 million in support to businesses, to the SAL LAVORO calls for tenders for companies in the tourism sector, to job sites, a driving force for the local economy, to active labor policies and training aimed at job placement".
(Unioneonline/vl)