A closer look at employment in Milan
Research carried out on the labour market in Lombardy’s capital city provides a snapshot of the current situation and the remaining steps to be taken
Milan is an example of a labour market that should be studied and understood. It is an emblematic case of progress and innovation, and can be compared with the problems common to other geographical and economic areas of the country. In view of this, Milan is at the centre of extensive research, ‘Dinamiche del mercato del lavoro a Milano’ (Dynamics of the Labour Market in Milan), edited by Silvia Salini and inspired by the ‘Milano Occupazione 2024 (MiO2024)’ study day held in May 2024.
The study is the result of a collaboration between the Milan Economic Impact Evaluation Centre (MEIEC) and the University of Milan. It is one of the activities promoted by the Lombardy Territorial Table, which was set up by ISTAT, the regions and autonomous provinces, ANCI and UPI. This large working group was bought together to examine the situation and evolution of the labour market in the Lombardy capital, identifying its peculiarities and lines of evolution.
The survey examines local cyclical demand for work, the specific situations faced by young people and women, and the importance of effective links between the labour market and administrations, as well as accurate information. It also considers the crucial shift from the concept of ‘a job for life’ to ‘a lifetime of jobs’.
In their conclusions, the authors of the research write about the important evolution that the labour market in Milan still has to undergo. Although permanent contracts appear to be increasing, many questions remain, ‘Although the data show a strengthening of this component, it remains to be seen whether this growth represents a structural change in the labour market or is to be interpreted as a transitory phenomenon. In particular, the short average duration of contracts and high turnover suggest that the market has not yet reached full maturity in terms of employment stability.’ And, further, ‘Overall, the Milan labour market is a system in transition. It is seeking to consolidate recent progress, but it continues to face significant structural challenges’ .
Dinamiche del mercato del lavoro a Milano
Silvia Salini (ed.)
Milan University Press, 2025
Research carried out on the labour market in Lombardy’s capital city provides a snapshot of the current situation and the remaining steps to be taken
Milan is an example of a labour market that should be studied and understood. It is an emblematic case of progress and innovation, and can be compared with the problems common to other geographical and economic areas of the country. In view of this, Milan is at the centre of extensive research, ‘Dinamiche del mercato del lavoro a Milano’ (Dynamics of the Labour Market in Milan), edited by Silvia Salini and inspired by the ‘Milano Occupazione 2024 (MiO2024)’ study day held in May 2024.
The study is the result of a collaboration between the Milan Economic Impact Evaluation Centre (MEIEC) and the University of Milan. It is one of the activities promoted by the Lombardy Territorial Table, which was set up by ISTAT, the regions and autonomous provinces, ANCI and UPI. This large working group was bought together to examine the situation and evolution of the labour market in the Lombardy capital, identifying its peculiarities and lines of evolution.
The survey examines local cyclical demand for work, the specific situations faced by young people and women, and the importance of effective links between the labour market and administrations, as well as accurate information. It also considers the crucial shift from the concept of ‘a job for life’ to ‘a lifetime of jobs’.
In their conclusions, the authors of the research write about the important evolution that the labour market in Milan still has to undergo. Although permanent contracts appear to be increasing, many questions remain, ‘Although the data show a strengthening of this component, it remains to be seen whether this growth represents a structural change in the labour market or is to be interpreted as a transitory phenomenon. In particular, the short average duration of contracts and high turnover suggest that the market has not yet reached full maturity in terms of employment stability.’ And, further, ‘Overall, the Milan labour market is a system in transition. It is seeking to consolidate recent progress, but it continues to face significant structural challenges’ .
Dinamiche del mercato del lavoro a Milano
Silvia Salini (ed.)
Milan University Press, 2025