Are vacancies in the hospitality industry due to poor working conditions?

Abstract

[eng] This thesis investigates the evolution of vacancies in the hospitality sector. Its objective is to determine whether the increase in vacancies in recent years is due to poor working conditions in comparison with the transportation sector, where this problem is less pronounced. To this end, a comparative analysis of various working conditions is carried out. The findings indicate that the high number of vacancies is linked to differences in working conditions between sectors. Sectors with low salaries and a high proportion of part-time work, even when offering permanent contracts, have a significant number of vacancies. This situation discourages workers, since the advantages of permanent contracts do not compensate for the low salaries and lack of full working days, which many employees prefer. In conclusion, the need to improve working conditions in hospitality and retail as a key strategy to reduce vacancies and attract more workers is highlighted. This transformation would benefit both employees and the stability and growth of the labor market as a whole.