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Categories: BUSINESS

Italian regional SME hiring and productivity

Entities: Rimini province · University of Bologna · Romagna region · New Time spa · Chamber of Commerce of Romagna

Overview

In early July, Italian regional firms were reported to be posting revenue growth while facing difficulties recruiting staff. By the end of July, detailed data from the Romagna provinces of Forlì‑Cesena and Rimini showed a reversal of that hiring strain: SMEs added 17 % more jobs between 2019 and 2024, with medium‑sized firms leading the increase. Total nominal revenue in the region reached a record €20.3 billion, slightly above pre‑pandemic levels after inflation adjustment. However, productivity per employee lagged behind larger firms, highlighting a gap that regional officials said must be addressed. Business registrations remained positive, with a net gain of 339 active enterprises in the second quarter of 2026, indicating a stable entrepreneurial environment despite slower growth compared with national averages.

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Romagna SMEs see hiring surge and push for productivity

    Romagna’s SMEs added 17% jobs since 2019 and saw a net gain of 339 active firms in Q2 2026, with growth in professional, ICT and service sectors, while productivity lags behind hiring gains.

  2. 24 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Italian regional firms see revenue growth but struggle to hire staff

    Italian regional firms in Ravenna/Ferrara report growth but 90% face hiring woes; Naples forecasts economic consolidation in 2026 amid tourism, port activity, and digital expansion.

Sources

chiamamicitta.it · dev.zeit.de