Three retirees, one apprentice: How the Balearic Islands can close the skills gap
Why Housing in Palma Matters for the Labour Market
In Palma, high housing costs are making it harder for businesses to attract apprentices and skilled workers.
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Why is affordable housing such a problem for workers in Palma?
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Why is Mallorca facing a shortage of workers in the coming years?
Mallorca is set to lose more workers to retirement than it gains from younger generations.
Which jobs in Mallorca are already hardest to fill?
Care, construction, hospitality, skilled trades and agriculture are under the most pressure.
Can hotels in Mallorca solve the staffing problem by hiring from abroad?
Yes, but only if recognition, language support and housing are in place.
What can Mallorca do to attract more apprentices?
Better training paths, housing support and school-business cooperation can help.
What practical measures could help workers in Mallorca stay longer in their jobs?
Flexible work and gradual handovers can help experienced staff remain in the labour market.
What is the problem with staffing in Mallorca’s care homes and hospitals?
Care homes and hospitals need stable staffing, and Mallorca is finding that harder to maintain.
Are local councils in Mallorca doing anything to solve the labour shortage?
Some councils are supporting housing, apprenticeships and school-business cooperation.
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