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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