L'economia italiana è stata gravemente danneggiata dalla crisi economica globale. Il tasso di disoccupazione nel 2012 è stato del 10,7 % e raggiungerà il 12,2 % nel 2013. Secondo la nuova edizione del Hays Global Skills Index 2013, le cause della disoccupazione non dipendono solo dello stato dell'economia di un Paese. Governi e imprese devono sviluppare le giuste competenze tra i futuri professionisti.

1. ITALY
COUNTRY PROFILE
OVERALL SCORE
3.6
Italy’s score is 3.6 in 2013, which is
largely a function of weak demand
in the economy overall. Italy’s
economy has been badly damaged
by the global economic downturn.
Total output in 2013 will remain
below its level in 2000. Meanwhile,
the unemployment rate is expected
to rise from 10.7% in 2012 to 12.2%
in 2013.
BACKGROUND
ECONOMIC DATA
in 2012
10
7.5
5
A key factor impacting Italy’s
labour market is a low rate of
labour market participation those working or looking for work
comprise 65% of the working age
population and just 50% for women.
2.5
0
2012
2013(f)
60.8m
60.8m
GDP (Billion EUR*)
1,587
1,557
GDP Growth
-2.4%
-1.9%
GDP/head (EUR*)
26,100
25,600
Unemployment rate
10.7%
12.2%
Long-term unempl. rate
3.3
5.5%
6.3%
POPULATION
GDP
UNEMPLOYMENT
*2013 prices
**rate per 1,000 population
BREAKDOWN OF SEVEN INDICATOR SCORES
Indicators
Scores
Education
flexibility
6.6
Overall wage
pressure
1.2
7.5
10
KEY FINDING
In line with economic conditions,
wages in high-skill occupations, highskill industries, and in the economy
overall are expected to be subdued in
2013. Real wages are forecast to fall by
0.4%, pushing the overall score for the
country down.
6.0
Talent
mismatch
5
3.8
Labour market
flexibility
2.5
5.7
Labour market
participation
0
0.0
Wage pressure in
high-skill occupations
•
•
•
Wage pressure in high-skill industries
Overall wage pressure
Wage pressure in high-skill occupations
UPWARD PRESSURE FROM
•
•
•
Structural unemployment
Labour market regulations
International PISA rank
2.0
VIEW FROM THE GROUND
Political instability, difficulties attracting foreign
investment and the country’s worsening international
reputation are just three of the key factors contributing
to Italy’s on-going recessionary battles. Reforms from
previous and current governments, as well as a lack of
available credit from banks, are preventing the necessary
injection needed to stimulate economic growth.
EUROPE
Wage pressure in
high-skill industries
DOWNWARD PRESSURE FROM
Spiralling costs and high levels of bureaucracy in the
public sector are compounding the debt situation. The
labour market, manufacturing and services as well as the
public sector are all in need of medium-term reform if
the current situation is to be rectified.
Carlos Soave, Managing Director, Hays Italy
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