AGP Executive Report

Healthcare Workforce: Spain’s doctors have called a strike for November 16–27, demanding a new professional statute and better working conditions. Hiring: A recruitment drive is offering 120 healthcare jobs in Spain to Colombian candidates, with permanent contracts. Tourism Jobs: Marbella recorded a September high in hotel workers alongside peak profitability, pointing to continued demand for hospitality staff. Youth Employment: Young Europeans, including in Spain, are protesting over poor pay, housing costs and job uncertainty. Economic Backdrop: Spain’s economy grew 0.6% in the third quarter, while annual inflation remained high at 4.9%.

Healthcare Hiring: Colombia’s SENA agency is recruiting 120 doctors and nurses for Hospiten jobs in Madrid, Estepona and the Canary Islands. The roles offer permanent contracts, but applicants need Spanish recognition of their qualifications. Doctors’ Strike: Spain’s doctors plan to strike from November 16 to 27, demanding a dedicated professional statute and improved working conditions. AI and Jobs: One in four large Spanish companies expects to cut jobs because of AI, highlighting growing uncertainty over how automation will reshape employment.

AI and Jobs: One in four large Spanish companies expects to cut jobs because of AI, raising fresh questions about how employers and workers will manage the transition. Young Workers: In the Canary Islands, a young person would need 126.5% of their salary to live independently, showing how pay and housing costs can limit early-career prospects. Economic Backdrop: Spain’s economy grew 0.6% in the third quarter, but annual inflation remained at 4.9%, keeping pressure on workers’ purchasing power.

Payroll and Pay: Spanish banks are competing for salary deposits with cash bonuses and perks, but offers can involve tax deductions and long customer commitments. Industrial Action: A general strike is planned for November 11, with workers seeking clarity on pay deductions and what employers can require. AI and Jobs: One in four large Spanish companies expects to cut jobs because of AI, sharpening concerns about how automation will reshape work. Economic Outlook: Spain’s economy grew 0.6% in the third quarter, while annual inflation remained at 4.9%, putting continued pressure on workers’ purchasing power. Investment and Benefits: Northeast Spain is attracting major US tech companies, while Ebro Foods plans to allocate shares to 105 employees under its 2026 compensation plan.

AI and Jobs: One in four large Spanish companies expects to cut jobs because of AI, sharpening concerns about how automation could reshape employment. Labour Market: Spain’s employment reached a record 22.8 million, but summer job growth slowed and unemployment rose to 10.18%; the Canary Islands led regional job creation. Hiring Outlook: Retail and logistics are expected to offer 180,000 jobs for Black Friday, a seasonal boost for jobseekers. Strike Watch: Workers are preparing for a general strike on November 11; coverage outlines the reasons for the action and what a walkout could mean for pay and employer requirements.

AI and Jobs: One in four large Spanish companies using AI expects to cut jobs over the next three years, compared with 18% expecting to hire. Routine roles appear most exposed: 44% of large firms anticipate cuts in those positions. Strike Watch: Unions are backing a 24-hour nationwide strike on November 11 over wages, housing costs and working conditions. Employees who take part will lose pay for time not worked, though participation in a legal strike cannot itself justify dismissal or disciplinary action. Employment Trends: Spain’s summer job growth slowed and unemployment rose to 10.18%, even as employment reached a record 22.8 million. Seasonal Hiring: Black Friday is expected to generate 180,000 job opportunities across commerce and logistics, with Málaga province forecasting more than 4,000 hires.

Seasonal Hiring: Black Friday is expected to generate 180,000 job opportunities across Spain’s retail and logistics chain. Málaga province alone is forecast to add more than 4,000 roles, up 4.2% from last year. Labour Market: Spain’s economy grew 0.6% in the third quarter, while employment rose 0.2% quarter on quarter and 1.6% year on year. Unemployment also edged up to 10.18%, despite employment reaching a record 22.8 million. Workplace Pressures: Rail unions say understaffing and rising workloads among traffic controllers should be examined as investigators probe the deadly train collision near Urda. Pay and Housing: A job no longer guarantees access to housing for many Spaniards, as rents and home prices outpace what workers can afford. Older Workers: Spanish companies spend an estimated €27 billion a year replacing workers over 45, highlighting the cost of losing experienced staff.

Jobs Outlook: Spain’s summer labour market sent mixed signals: employment reached a record 22.8 million, but job growth slowed and unemployment rose to 10.18%. The Canary Islands led regional job creation. Seasonal Hiring: Employers expect Black Friday to generate 180,000 job opportunities across commerce and logistics, including more than 4,000 in Málaga province. Worker Rights: CCOO secured labour improvements for more than 8,000 Uber Eats delivery workers. Dockworkers in Spain also joined an international action calling for better pay and safer conditions. Work and Living Costs: A study says Spanish companies spend €27 billion a year replacing workers over 45, while rising housing costs mean having a job no longer guarantees access to a home.

Rail Safety & Staffing: After the Toledo crash killed 69 people, railway unions challenged the government’s focus on human error, citing fewer traffic controllers and heavier workloads as risks to passenger safety. Seasonal Hiring: Black Friday is expected to create more than 4,000 jobs in Málaga province, up 4.2% from last year. Workforce Age: A study says Spanish companies spend €27 billion a year replacing workers over 45, raising questions about how employers retain experienced staff. Jobs and Housing: Many young adults in Spain cannot afford to move out despite working: 44.3% of 26- to 34-year-olds live with their parents, and half say they cannot afford to rent or buy.

Rail Workforce: After the deadly Toledo train collision, rail unions called for a strike and said errors can happen when staff lack the equipment needed to do their jobs. Former employment minister Fátima Báñez was among the victims. Hiring Outlook: Black Friday is expected to bring more than 4,000 jobs to Málaga province, up 4.2% on last year. Skills and Retention: Spain’s tech sector pays an average €47,300 but still struggles to find talent, while a study estimates companies spend €27 billion a year replacing workers aged over 45. Work and Housing: In the Canary Islands, a young person would need 126.5% of their salary to live independently, underlining how low pay and housing costs can block workers’ path to independence.

Rail Safety & Workloads: Spain’s deadly high-speed train collision has renewed scrutiny of working conditions at rail operator Adif. Union CSIF says it warned about excessive hours and is demanding the transport minister’s resignation; train drivers are maintaining a strike. Seasonal Hiring: Black Friday is expected to bring more than 4,000 jobs to Málaga province, up 4.2% on last year. Tech Talent: Spanish technology firms pay an average of €47,300 but still struggle to recruit, highlighting persistent skills shortages. Workforce Ageing: A study says Spanish companies spend €27 billion a year replacing workers over 45, raising concerns about retaining and valuing older staff. Employee Benefits: Ebro Foods plans to distribute 43,045 shares among 105 employees under its 2026 compensation plan.

Hiring: MG plans a €200 million factory in Galicia, scheduled to open in 2028 and create 2,000 jobs. Black Friday is expected to bring 180,000 openings in retail, logistics and related services, including more than 4,000 in Málaga. Jobs & Unemployment: Spain’s employment hit a record 22.8 million, but summer job growth slowed and unemployment rose to 10.18%. The tech sector also reports difficulty finding talent, despite average pay of €47,300. Workforce: A study says Spanish companies spend €27 billion a year replacing workers over 45, highlighting the cost of age-related hiring practices. Labour Rights: CCOO says it secured improvements for more than 8,000 Uber Eats delivery workers.

Employment: Spain’s summer job growth slowed as unemployment rose to 10.18%, though employment reached a record 22.8 million. The Canary Islands led regional job creation over the summer, outpacing Catalonia and the Balearics. Seasonal Hiring: Black Friday is expected to generate 180,000 job opportunities across commerce and logistics. Workforce & Pay: Digital technology salaries averaged €47,300, up 3.1%, but companies still report difficulty finding talent. Worker Rights: CCOO says it has secured labour improvements for more than 8,000 Uber Eats delivery workers. Investment Risks: Data-centre companies warn Spain’s proposed rules could put investment at risk, potentially affecting future projects and jobs.

Labor Market: Spain’s summer unemployment rate rose even as employment hit a record 22.8 million, while the Canary Islands led regional job creation. Seasonal Hiring: Employers expect 180,000 Black Friday openings across retail, logistics and related businesses. Pay and Living Costs: Food prices have risen 54% more than wages since 2021, and reports highlight workers who still cannot afford housing despite having jobs. Skills and Talent: Spain’s technology sector pays an average €47,300, up 3.1%, but companies still struggle to find qualified workers. Platform Work: CCOO says it has secured labor improvements for more than 8,000 Uber Eats delivery workers.

Housing and wages: Spain’s housing costs are outpacing pay: home prices rose 84.6% from 2015 to 2025, while average wages grew 27.85% through 2024. Oxfam says housing costs are pushing more working people into poverty; in Málaga, one in three people living on the streets reportedly has a job. Seasonal hiring: Black Friday is expected to create more than 4,000 jobs in Málaga province, up 4.2% on last year. Tech talent: Spain’s technology sector pays an average €47,300, but employers still struggle to find skilled workers. AI and well-being: A workplace study warns AI tools can speed up work and extend hours, increasing pressure and reducing recovery time—risks employers may need clear rules to address.

Health Workforce: Spain is moving to formalise a combined nursing specialty for critical care and emergency services, recognising skills used in high-complexity, time-critical care. Work and Housing: A new report questions whether a job still guarantees access to housing in Spain; in Málaga, one in three people living on the streets is employed. Seasonal Hiring: Black Friday is expected to create more than 4,000 jobs in Málaga province, up 4.2% on last year. Tech Talent: Spain’s tech sector pays an average €47,300 but still struggles to find skilled workers.