In 2024, the Italian labor landscape in general has seen a growing adoption of smart working, especially in large companies, as well as an increase in average wages. Here we will tell you about business trends, worker preferences and wage dynamics.
Large Italian companies
Smart working continues to consolidate in large Italian companies. According to the Politecnico di Milano's Smart Working Observatory, nearly 2 million workers (1.91 million) were involved in agile working modes in 2024, registering a 1.6 percent increase over 2023. In addition, 96 percent of large organizations have now established smart working initiatives.
Trends in SMEs and Public Administration
In Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), however, a decline in the number of smart workers was observed, from 570,000 in 2023 to 520,000 in 2024. In Public Administration (PA), the number of agile workers remained essentially stable, with 500,000 smart workers in 2024 compared to 515,000 in the previous year.
Workers' Preferences
Interestingly, 73% of smart working workers would oppose any mandatory return to the office. Of these, 27 percent would seriously consider changing jobs, while 46 percent would try to convince their employer to maintain their current flexibility.
Salary Dynamics in Italy
As for salaries, there was an average increase of 3.2% in January-September 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. However, considering inflation at 1.1 percent, the real growth of wages stands at 2.1 percent. It is important to note that despite this increase, the purchasing power of Italian households has shrunk by 7.9 percent compared to the pre-pandemic period, due to the price increases recorded in previous years.
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