The net employment expectation for the first quarter of 2024 is 23%, which represents a reduction of 10% compared to the same period in 2023 (33%), according to the latest Employment Survey of ManpowerGroup Peru. Furthermore, in relation to the last three months, the drop reaches 11%.
The recession explains the deterioration of employability estimates and to this is added the threat of a moderate or high El Niño phenomenon, in a context where the necessary works have not been developed to address it, stated Daniel Galdos, commercial manager. ManpowerGroup Peru.
In addition, 30% of employers have decided that they will not make changes to their payroll, and 18% are considering layoffs; In this last criterion, an increase of four percentage points was observed compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 (14%).
However, Galdos reiterated that the increase in temporary contracts for the end of year festivities and the summer has given a seasonal adjustment, also considered in the report.
“At this time we know that there is a high level of temporary hiring, especially in the retail sector,” he added. 46% plan to increase their staff (same as in Q4 2023).
Mypes, the most affected
Micro and small companies are the ones that will have the least hiring power next year, with a level between 22% and 26%.
On the other hand, the great company projected the highest percentage in payroll elevation (39%).
In this regard, Galdos points out that the difference is due to the fact that larger companies have long-term expectations, which are driven by projects such as the opening of the Chancay megaportthe inauguration of the new Jorge Chávez port and the completion of construction of Line 2 of the Lima Metro.
The key
Items. Of the 8 sectors, energy and utilities (64%) leads hiring intention, followed by finance and real estate (40%), while health sciences (19%) and communication services (17%) are the lowest .
Source: Larepublica
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