Decreasing tourism or not? Mallorca news round-up
Some of the stories to have been in the news in Mallorca over recent days.
Underqualification - Mallorca's big jobs' problem
There are more underqualified workers in the Balearics than anywhere else in Spain.
Speaking English will boost employment prospects.
Speaking English will boost employment prospects.
Reinforcements for high-season employment inspections
The inspection plan has been organised by the acting government.
Last-minute government approval for working week reduction funds
Cabinet meeting has been called for Friday.
Unions denouncing the "fraud" of dismissing workers after trial periods
Abuse of the trial period is said to disguise the fact that employers are hiring on a temporary basis.
Four-day working week "unthinkable" in Mallorca
The Spanish government has launched a four-day week pilot programme.
Balearics - second best region of Spain for working conditions
In 2022, the islands had one of the highest increases in average salaries in the country.
Increased hiring by Mallorca's restaurants in anticipation of an "excellent tourist season"
More job contracts till the end of the season in October are being offered.
Iberia will maintain Air Europa jobs in the Balearics after acquisition
No risk to flights in the Balearics because of the takeover.
Air Europa sale will not affect Mallorca jobs and flights
Assurances on flights, although EU competition authorities could yet insist on routes being given up.
Balearics the region with least employment for the shopping season
Lingering consequences of the pandemic a reason for not taking on additional staff.
High hospitality job mobility in search of better working conditions
Around 10,000 workers in the hospitality sector have changed jobs this summer.
Spain to grant more work visas to combat labour shortages
Labour shortages have been reported in tourism.
Balearics leads the annual fall in unemployment
Black market employment market shrinking.
Waiters at a bar terrace in Palma, Mallorca
Bars and restaurants first sounded the alarm about problems with finding staff.
Mallorca and the difficulties with finding seasonal workers
Hospitality, retail, distribution, agriculture - all experiencing problems with attracting workers.
Balearics struggling to find seasonal staff
Spain still has one of the highest rates of unemployment in the EU.
Mallorcan tourist industry is bouncing back.
Mallorcan tourist industry is bouncing back.
Balearics is one of the most expensive places to live in Spain
The cost of housing is causing serious problems.
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