Labour Market
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Madrid
Spaniards lose a month each year commuting to and from work
Thousands of people in Spain spend hours each day commuting to work. Housing and transport challenges make the situation worse.…
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Andalusia
Andalusia creates 80% of new businesses and cuts unemployment by 30%
Andalusia is showing an unexpected economic surge. The region leads in the creation of new businesses and in reducing unemployment.…
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Barcelona
Catalan Teachers Announce Week-Long Strike as Tensions with Government Rise
A new wave of teachers’ strikes begins in Catalonia. Main unions have rejected the agreement with authorities. Pay and working…
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Barcelona
Nearly All Catalonia Teachers Reject New Salary and Conditions Agreement
In Catalonia, 95% of teachers opposed the new salary agreement. The government's decision sparked a wave of discontent. The new…
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Madrid
Iberia announces voluntary redundancy for nearly 10% of its staff
Iberia is launching a voluntary redundancy program for almost a thousand employees. The move is linked to workforce renewal and…
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Barcelona
Barcelona’s Youth Face Degree Saturation Housing Shortage and a Declining Catalan Language
Barcelona’s young people struggle with an oversupply of degrees and a lack of affordable housing. The Catalan language is losing…
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Barcelona
One in ten workers in Catalonia lives below the poverty line
Catalonia continues to face a high rate of in-work poverty. Agricultural, service sector, and domestic workers are especially affected. Rising…
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Madrid
Quirónsalud nears major contract in Madrid as laboratory staff voice concerns
Madrid is preparing for a change in operator of a major laboratory. Quirónsalud is set to take over management for…
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Business and Company News
Hundreds of Nestlé Workers in Spain Face Job Losses Amid New Layoffs
Nestlé is preparing major staff reductions in Spain. Employees and unions demand transparency. The company's decisions could affect thousands of…
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Barcelona
Rise in Fatal Workplace Incidents in Catalonia Tragedy in Sant Fruitós de Bages
Catalonia has reported another workplace fatality. A man fell from the roof of a facility in Sant Fruitós de Bages.…
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Barcelona
Workplace tragedy Workers death in San Fructuoso de Bages raises questions
A worker died in San Fructuoso de Bages after falling from a roof. The incident has drawn attention to workplace…
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Government
New Whistleblower Service for Interns Unexpected Questions and Real Consequences for Companies
A new anonymous service for reporting violations involving interns has appeared in Spain. The system is already impacting how companies…
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Career
Women in Technology in Spain: Numbers That Surprise the Job Market
Interest among women in IT is growing in Spain, but the industry is slow to adapt. New data show the…
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Andalusia
Seville: Privatization Talks on School Cleaning Take an Unexpected Turn
Seville authorities and unions are debating the controversial privatization of school cleaning. The decision could impact hundreds of workers and…
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Barcelona
Women hold only 19% of CEO positions: why change is so slow
Barcelona debates how to speed up equality in major companies. Women remain rare in top roles. Experts analyze what hinders…
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Barcelona
Mass Layoffs at Mediapro: 250 Employees Face Dismissal Threat
Mediapro has announced plans to lay off 250 employees. The decision comes after the loss of a key contract and…
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Andalusia
Seville authorities approve emergency transfer of school cleaning to private companies
Seville has decided to outsource school cleaning to private firms. Unions have opposed the move, fearing job cuts. The new…
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Cars
MINI JCW surprises with its balance of power and price 231 hp for 40,000 euros
The MINI JCW delivers 231 horsepower and weighs just 1200 kg, offering a unique driving experience. Discover why this car…
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Madrid
Three New Fitness Trends in Madrid: Hybrid Workouts, Barre, and Personal Stretching
Three new studios have opened in Madrid, each offering different training approaches. They focus on intensity without harm, group support,…
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Business and Company News
639 hp 84 km electric range and 2.3 tons the new Audi RS5 2026 impresses
The 2026 Audi RS5 enters the market with a hybrid powertrain delivering 639 hp and an electric range of up…
The labour market in Spain has undergone significant changes since the early 2000s. After the 2008 crisis, the country experienced high unemployment; however, subsequent reforms in legislation, tax policies, and labour regulations have made the Spanish labour market more flexible and competitive. Today, Spain’s labour market is one of the largest in Europe, boasting diverse employment sectors and job opportunities for all qualification levels. Nevertheless, low wages and certain restrictions affecting specific groups of workers still fuel dissatisfaction and remain subjects of debate within government circles and on social media.