Towards a Fairer Labor Market.

Low labor turnover, although it may seem like an advantage for companies at first glance, can have negative consequences in the medium term.

In countries like Spain, the difficulty in accessing stable employment has turned such positions into a "privilege", while a good job is considered a "luxury". This situation creates a paradox: on the one hand, companies complain about the lack of qualified workers, while on the other hand, thousands of people are trapped in precarious or unsatisfactory jobs.

Low labor turnover, although it may seem like an advantage for companies at first glance, can have negative consequences in the medium term. Lack of mobility limits productivity and talent retention. High-potential employees may become demotivated by the lack of growth opportunities within the organization, which can lead to talent flight and a loss of business competitiveness.

In contrast, in countries like Germany, labor turnover is seen as something natural and even desirable. The high demand for qualified workers allows employees to seek better opportunities without being stigmatized. This dynamic creates a more dynamic and competitive labor market, benefiting both workers and companies.

To achieve full quality employment, it is necessary to promote investment in innovation, not through the creation of startups without a solid foundation, but by strengthening the existing industrial production system. The connection between universities and the productive sector is essential to ensure that training meets the real needs of the labor market.

Here are some specific measures that could contribute to this objective:

1. Increase investment in training for work:

• Expand the range of training programs in areas with high labor demand.
• Adapt training programs to the specific needs of the labor market.
• Offer scholarships and grants to facilitate access to training.

2. Promote collaboration between companies and educational institutions:

• Implement internships and dual training programs.
• Create business chairs at universities.
• Encourage companies to participate in the design of study plans.

3. Improve labor market regulation:

• Combat precarious employment through labor market reform.
• Guarantee equal opportunities in access to employment.
• Promote work-life balance.

The implementation of these measures would contribute to the creation of a more dynamic and competitive labor market, benefiting both workers and companies.

Concrete examples of the current situation:

• In Spain, 26.7% of contracts are temporary, which generates great job insecurity.
• The minimum interprofessional wage in Spain is 965 euros, an amount insufficient to cover basic needs in many areas of the country.
• The youth unemployment rate in Spain is 32.2%, the highest in the European Union.

These data highlight the need for a profound change in the Spanish labor market. The paradigm shift that is taking place, with the active search for new opportunities by workers, is a positive sign in this sense. It is necessary for public policies to accompany this change and promote the creation of a fairer and more equitable labor market.

The CCMA news not only reflects a paradigm shift in the Catalan labor market, but also opens up a debate about the future of work in today's society. It is necessary to rethink the current labor model and seek solutions that allow workers to access stable, quality and well-paid jobs.