Record hirings reported in year’s first half

The Greek labor market registered a record in January-June with 339,208 new jobs, while the balance was also positive in the month of June, when hirings outnumbered layoffs for a fifth consecutive month, resulting in the creation of 23,961 new jobs.

According to the Ergani database of the Labor Ministry, June was a typical month for the domestic market, with many jobs created, a marginal prevalence of full-time contracts and a worrying recovery in flexible work forms, with recruitment mainly of young people in the food service and accommodation sectors. The data of the Ergani system capture another feature of Greek reality, as the end of the school term leads to an increase in dismissals among private school teachers and tutors.

Last month there were 340,736 recruitments, a little fewer than in June 2023 (357,931). There were 12,395 fewer layoffs this year compared to...