The number of temporary agency workers in Italy for March 2018 increased by 23.2% on an annual basis, according to figures from Ebitemp, the bilateral organisation for temporary employment representing employers’ associations and unions.

Ebitemp figures also showed that the total payroll of temporary workers in March increased by 17.6% compared to the same month last year.

The number of hours worked in March rose by 15.3% on an annual basis. Broken down by hours worked per worker, this figure decreased by -2.0% compared to last year.

Italy’s unemployment rate in February stood at 11.0%, according to Eurostat figures.

In SIA’s analysis of the Most Attractive Staffing Market Globally, Italy ranked joint first alongside Sweden.