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At this time, we are facing the shutdown of five or six machines, and we are unable to take on certain construction jobs due to a lack of available operators. Despite our efforts in recruiting, we have not found candidates, either through of employment office, temporary employment agencies or the publication of offers in the media," said Hernando, manager of Hernando y a company dedicated to civil and public construction, as well as Palacios, specialized in the distribution of top brand beverages and food. These companies operate mainly in the province of Soria, one of the most affected by depopulation, along with Cuenca and Teruel.
The migration of workers to urban areas with greater economic activity, such as Madrid or Barcelona, is one of the causes that generates a shortage of labor for many companies, according to the report "The challenge of Phone Number Data vacancies in Spain" prepared by Cepyme, the main employer association of small and medium-sized businesses in Spain. Although depopulation is only one of the many causes, of small and medium-sized businesses surveyed for the report report difficulties finding workers and filling vacancies in their companies. Gerardo Cuerva, president of Cepyme, highlights the concern that companies cannot grow due to a lack of workers.
Currently, official figures indicate that there are around vacancies in Spain, according to the INE. Cuerva identifies, in addition to depopulation, other factors such as the strong economic rebound after the Covid crisis, the mismatch between the training offered and that demanded by companies, the aging of the population and other social and demographic changes as causes of the labor shortage. The report highlights that more than half of the companies with hiring problems point out the lack of qualified workers, especially in jobs that require intermediate or higher Vocational Training, and in sectors such as industry, construction and transportation.
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