According to the most recent data, employers in Panama have reported a stable hiring pace for the first quarter of this year. A report revealed that 19% of companies in Panama plan to hire staff in the coming months.
The highest hiring intentions are observed in the communications sector, with 33%, and consumer goods and services, with 28%. These sectors seem to be anticipating growth that leads them to increase their workforce.
On the other hand, a notable fact is that 36% of companies in Panama claim to have fully achieved gender equality in their work teams. This figure shows significant progress in terms of labor equity in the country.
In the words of a business representative: "We are seeing an encouraging outlook regarding hiring and gender equality in Panamanian companies. It is important to maintain this positive trend and continue working on inclusion and diversity in the workplace."
