The creation of jobs is the basis for the development of society. Therefore, the question is justified: what is needed to promote it in Ecuador?

Abolishing bureaucracy and encouraging the employment of people over 40 are ideas, among others, that come from all levels of the labor market, from traders, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs, exporters, manufacturers, and even employees.

The goal will always be for the figure of 2,967,972 people with full employment to grow, because despite the drop in unemployment of 1.2 percent, 324,904 people are still looking for work, and another 1,701,796 are underemployed, according to INEC data, which were again were on the front page yesterday, Labor Day.

Experts see the simplification of procedures and the removal of obstacles to the business sector, the promotion of the micro-economy, support for the preparation for entering new markets, tax breaks, support for the work of young people, and at the same time those of middle age, who have skills and experience. contribute, and who must work at least until the retirement conditions are met.

Shorten the working day and take more vacations, a trend that is gaining strength in Latin America

There is also the responsibility of those who participate in the market to comply with the law and carry out a free exchange of goods and services. The whole society benefits.

Contracting options is another pending analysis, due to the controversy it causes, but at some point the actors (governments, companies and workers) have to agree on this to decide what is best for the majority of the country.

Technological progress is a necessary topic of conversation, as it provides guidance for anticipating which options may be considered. And all this in an environment where 43% of workers are affected by burnout at work, related to mental health, studies by AON International reveal.

The tasks are on the table, it is urgent to start. (OR)