The average number of temporary employees rose by 3.4% year over year in October, according to data from Ebitemp, Italy’s bilateral organisation for temporary employment representing employers’ associations and unions.

In addition, the number of hours worked by temporary agency workers rose by 7.6% on an annual basis in October. And the hours worked per worker increased 5.1%

Growth in total salary in September was 9.7%, according to Ebitemp.