Italy is a key player in the European economy, famous for its rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and iconic cuisine. From Milan’s fashion houses to the industry centers of Turin, Italy’s economy features a dynamic mix of manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture. The European country is also one of the world’s top wine producers, along with France. But despite Italy’s economic strengths, the country still suffers from a skilled labor shortage, particularly in sectors such as tech and IT, as well as manufacturing, engineering, and healthcare.

In this episode of Payroll Around the World, ADP experts Marcela Uribe and Innocenzo Casanova talk about the complexities of running payroll in Italy, including union agreements, social security contributions, and the importance of government certificates for businesses. We also speak to Andrea, a copywriter in Milan who recently completed an upskilling program sponsored by his employer. In order to address the skilled labor shortage, many businesses in Italy are investing in their existing workforce and offering upskilling and training opportunities to future-proof their employees.

Timestamps

• Intro [00:07]
• What do you love about payroll in Italy? [04:07]
• Italy’s economy [04:44]
• Compliance challenges [08:49]
• The importance of second-level agreements [12:00]
• Social security contributions [16:38]
• How ADP is helping clients navigate compliance challenges [19:08]
• The DURC certificate [20:35]
• Labor consulting firms [23:35]
• Andrea’s story [25:32]
• The skilled labor shortage and upskilling [29:00]
• The demand for flexible and remote working options [31:34]

Credits

• Executive Producers for ADP: Nicola Smith and Kate Allen
• Executive Producer for Storythings: Matt Locke
• Recorded, edited, mixed and mastered by: Chris Mitchell
• Scripted and hosted by: Luisa Rollenhagen
• Guest interview recorded by: Alessio Perrone
• Project Manager: Aimee Perrinjaquet

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Spain is one of the fastest-growing economies in the Eurozone, with tourism, agriculture, and renewable energies being the most prominent industries. Ibiza, Mallorca, Barcelona, and Málaga—the islands and cities along the Mediterranean coast are beloved destinations for all those seeking some fun in the sun. Every year, seasonal workers travel to the country’s southern coasts and islands to work in the countless hotels, bars, and restaurants that cater to the rush of tourists. The prominence of seasonal workers can present significant payroll challenges that employers should be aware of.

In this episode of Payroll Around the World, we’re joined by ADP experts Marcela Uribe and Barbara Gomez. They’ll talk us through the ins and outs of processing payroll in Spain, including the rules around employing seasonal workers and how social security contributions affect payroll cycles. We also speak to Lorea, a seasonal hospitality worker in Valencia, who tells us more about the benefits and challenges of working during Spain’s busy summer months.

Timestamps

• Intro [00:07]
• Cultural challenges [03:17]
• The Spanish economy [07:41]
• Running payroll in the tourism sector [10:11]
• Lorea’s story [15:26]
• Social security obligations in Spain [20:25]
• Gender pay gap reporting obligations [24:01]
• The importance of work-life balance for employees [26:05]
• How ADP is helping clients [27:24]
• What’s exciting about payroll in Spain? [28:55]

Credits

• Executive Producers for ADP: Nicola Smith and Kate Allen
• Executive Producer for Storythings: Matt Locke
• Recorded, edited, mixed and mastered by: Chris Mitchell
• Scripted and hosted by: Luisa Rollenhagen
• Guest interview recorded by: Lourdes Velasco Pla
• Project Manager: Aimee Perrinjaquet

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China may no longer hold the title of the most populous country in the world—that distinction has now gone to India—but its 1.4 billion citizens and a GDP of around 18 trillion US dollars still make it a political and economic powerhouse. From the manufacturing and tech sectors to green energy and services, China offers vast opportunities to multinational businesses, but the unique payroll challenges should not be underestimated.

In this episode of Payroll Around the World, we’re joined by ADP experts Lily Ma and Junbin Li as they guide us through some of China’s most important labor laws and compliance issues, as well as local regulations. We’ll discuss China’s sophisticated social insurance system, the varying rules across its provinces and cities, and the mandatory Public Housing Fund, a housing allowance for workers that both employers and employees contribute to. We also hear from Dongdong, a teacher in Shanghai, who tells us her personal experiences with the housing fund and how she and her husband used it to purchase a home.

Timestamps

• Intro [00:07]
• Navigating China’s many provinces [04:44]
• China’s income tax system [09:14]
• Unique data privacy laws and how ADP is helping [14:07]
• China’s Housing Provident Fund [18:15]
• Dongdong’s story [21:20]
• What’s exciting about payroll in China? [25:40]

Credits

• Executive Producers for ADP: Nicola Smith and Kate Allen
• Executive Producer for Storythings: Matt Locke
• Recorded, edited, mixed and mastered by: Chris Mitchell
• Scripted and hosted by: Luisa Rollenhagen
• Guest interview recorded by: Rebecca Kanthor
• Project Manager: Aimee Perrinjaquet

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