Spanish temporary work companies and employment agencies stand out compared to their European counterparts due to the boost from a dynamic labor market, marked by reforms that balance stability with flexibility. This contrasts with a slowdown in hours worked by temporary staff across the rest of the continent, according to an analyst. The head of analysis at WEC also highlighted that services in the country develop with greater added value, especially in the ICT, finance, and professional services sectors, which rely on a large pool of flexible staff with project-based peaks in employment.
Andreu Cruañas, recognized as one of the European leaders in the employment and recruitment sector, stated that these analyses "confirm the responsible and necessary work of temporary work companies (ETT) and employment agencies in Spain, which are a driving force for progress, labor inclusion, and the dynamism of the national economy. The economy, which fluctuates seasonally, requires increasingly modern flexibility models, especially since the labor reform came into effect and the need for legal certainty in temporary employment, with full respect for the rights of workers."
The scenario for hours worked by personnel supplied by employment agencies in Spain contrasts with that of other European countries. The global federation of temporary work companies and employment agencies, the World Employment Confederation (WEC), has highlighted the dynamism of companies in the sector in Spain. According to its latest market analysis for the third quarter of the year, it positions them as the strongest on the European continent.
According to information from Asempleo, the transaction volume of employment agencies in Spain has grown by over 10% since the summer, maintaining a solid dynamic that significantly improves the figures of other key markets like Italy, Poland, or the Netherlands, which are struggling to surpass the 5% growth barrier.
In the opinion of Viktorija Proskurovska, WEC's Labour Market Intelligence Manager, "more than a tourist destination, Spain is the engine for the work of employment agencies in Europe." While other European economies show signs of slowing down, Spanish companies are increasingly turning to employment agencies as strategic partners to provide flexibility and efficiency to their teams.
Andreu Cruañas stated that "the need to access specialized talent, in most sectors, in a scenario where official figures recognize more than 150,000 unfilled vacancies, is leading companies, including SMEs, to demand professional services from specialized companies, such as ETTs and Employment Agencies, to face phenomena such as specific needs due to increases in activity, growing absenteeism, or high turnover."
The WEC analysis suggests that this Spanish leadership is not accidental but is due to the sector's ability to offer quick solutions in a talent-scarce environment.
