Close panel

    Searcher

    Employment

    Employment latest publications

    Filter publications

    September 8, 2021

    US | The labor market is set to fully recover, but it will take some time

    The labor market hit the brakes in August, probably driven by both demand and supply factors as a consumption demand slowdown along with increasing health concerns, both associated with the Delta variant, impacted the labor market.

    Share on Social Media Other tools

    August 30, 2021

    Mexico | Labor market with considerable progress on the path to recovery

    Participation in the labor market practically recovered; the return to classes on-site will improve the recovery of labor participation. Formal job creation surprises in July; additional, the removal of outsourcing allows the recovery and exceeds permanent employment levels prior to the pandemic.

    Share on Social Media Other tools

    August 4, 2021

    Spain | The evolution of employment and returns to capital between crises

    Employment in Spain fell by 4.4% between 2008 and 2019. The sectors that contributed most to the fall were those affected by technological change or which started the crisis oversized. In all of them, except finance, the share of capital income in GVA increased, while employment fell.

    Share on Social Media Other tools

    August 3, 2021

    Mexico | Sharp fall in labor income and a slow recovery in the labor market

    In 9 out of 10 households, there was a fall in labor income. The lag in the labor market's recovery prevails, with high levels of unemployment, underemployment and informality, and a slow creation of formal employment.

    Share on Social Media Other tools

    August 2, 2021

    Spain | The (incomplete) regional convergence

    Despite the significant improvement in per capita income in Spain over the last few decades and the considerable resources the public sector has dedicated in trying to reduce the differences between the country's regions, the result in terms of regional convergence is not completely satisfactory.

    Share on Social Media Other tools

    July 21, 2021

    Spain | Catalonia Economic Outlook. First half 2021

    Catalonia's GDP declined by 11.2% in 2020, and is expected to increase by 6.6% in 2021 and 7.2% in 2022. Consumption, investment, exports and tourism will drive the economy through 2021. The boost from EU funds will be most noticeable around 2022.

    Share on Social Media Other tools

    July 2, 2021

    Colombia | "Shared license" to take care of all of us

    The approval of the "shared leave" contributes to the closer inclusion of fathers in the care of their children and to the improvement of women's working conditions. With the approved bill, the couple has the freedom to choose how to share the care of their children and allow men the privilege.

    Share on Social Media Other tools

    July 2, 2021

    Spain | Labour market recovery gained momentum in 2Q21

    Social Security affiliates increased by 233,100 (165,700 SWDA) and unemployed fell by 166.000 (-57,300 SWDA). In Q2, job creation accelerated (1.1% QoQ SWDA) and unemployment returned to the downward path (-0.7%). There are still more than 600,000 workers with limited activity

    Share on Social Media Other tools

    See more