In which countries of the European Union are there more jobs?

Austria, Germany, Malta, Luxembourg and Czech Republic top the list of countries of the European Union where there are more jobs, with percentages of unemployment rates that ranged from 4.7 to 6.3%, according to Eurostat data. Following is United Kingdom, with a 6.6%, followed by Romania, Sweden, Hungary, Estonia, Finland, Belgium, Poland and France, which just cross the psychological barrier of 10% to 10.1%, a percentage that is close to the average of 28, 10.3%.

 After Slovenia, are below the average Lithuania, Latvia, Bulgaria, Ireland, Italy, Slovakia, Portugal and Cyprus, with percentages between and 11 and 15.3%. A lot distance are Spain, with 25.1% of unemployment and Greece, with a 26.8%.

 

For the under 25 years, countries with more opportunities to find work are Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Denmark and Malta, while those who recorded more youth unemployment rate are, again, Greece, Spain, Italy, Cyprus and Portugal.

Differences by sex, the countries that recorded fewer female unemployment are Germany, Austria, Malta, United Kingdom and Romania and the already mentioned Italy, Slovakia, Portugal, Cyprus, Spain and Greece. In the case of men, the situation is similar: they lead Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Malta and Luxembourg, and close the five aforementioned countries.

The total number of unemployed in the EU, in May this year data, nearly 25 million, of which more than five million are Spanish, followed by 3.2 million Italians, 2.96 French, 2.18 Germans and 2.12 British.

Sad record

The last April Eurostat figures also were five Spanish regions like the of more unemployment in Europe: the 272 that make up the EU, Andalusia, Ceuta, Melilla, the Canary Islands and Extremadura shed percentages between 36.3% and 33.7%, which multiply by 13 records of regions with less unemployment in Europe, which are located in Germany and Austria and arriving just 3% unemployment.

Ferrán Martínez: Tips for entrepreneurs, from an entrepreneur

Ferrán Martínez is the most successful player in the history of the Spanish ACB League, with seven Championships and two "Copa del Rey" -King's Cup-. In addition, is the only European winner of all the continental titles, since he won the Euroleague, the Cup Winners Cup and the Korac Cup trophies. After retiring, he redirected his career to enterprise and entrepreneurship and now published his fourth book, The Alchemy of prosperity, edited by Uranus.

Question: in your new book you mention that times of crisis are ideal for changes and that it is time for the venture. Do you think that there is a firm commitment of the institutions by entrepreneurs?

Answer: Although they claim otherwise, I do not think that we should expect too much from the institutions. What is a reality is that young entrepreneurs are highly qualified and have global vision, especially young people, who have good ideas and know how to carry them out. It is in crisis when changes occur, and now we are living this process that will undoubtedly be very positive.

Q: You are an entrepreneur of  Lánzame Capital, an incubator for start ups of technological basis. What is the first advice that would give someone who is thinking about to undertake?

A: For example, to make a good market research, who knows who sells and that sells, having the open mind (ability to view other lines of business), that plan and always simulate the worst scenarios, and above all, to surround himself with the best possible workers. Having a good team is very important for success. Partners do not have to contribute only money, can bring you talent, get involved, believe in the project, or open many doors.

Q: In the book you speak of the importance of the small things and, at the same time, of thinking big, what you mean?

A: It is a very practical concept: the small details make the difference, and produce major changes. It should seek simplicity and take into account costs and control of them, but at the same time, set high goals and be open to challenges. So the illusion is very important and view that you want to be, try to innovate and do different things.

Q: Do you think that, given the Economic scene, there are reasons for optimism?

A: There are reasons for optimism, we have to see on the problems, opportunities. We ourselves who must invent the future, so not worth complaining about the situation of crisis we are experiencing, and if we focus on how get the better of us in moments of pressure as the current ones.

Q: Your latest book is called The Alchemy of prosperity, is there a formula?

A: The formula each has, is just a matter of rethinking certain things and see what really matters. To improve it must first stumble, sports has taught me. Every entrepreneur should be able to overcome the adversities that surely will be, and adapt quickly to change. If our grandparents, with far fewer resources and in worst situations "got ahead" with effort and sacrifice, finding happiness in small things important, how are not going to be able to us do so?

Q: Also you have written another book about the utility of zen in the company. What brings you to you?

A: While I was competing, I used zen unconsciously, as the invisible training, visualization techniques, techniques of breathing to find the concentration in many pressure situations (end of Championships, or play you the winning shot at the end of a match, etc.). All this is clearly applicable to your personal and professional life and gives you balance. Zen is like sports, since it is based on practice and intuition, just like in the business world.

Q: After four books, you are considering writing a fifth?

A: Sure I will write more books since I enjoy writing. I always travel with a computer in tow and take my travel to do so. In fact, I'm already working on a new project.

Which are the most demanded employments?

Technical and hyperspecialized profiles is imposed by processes of personnel selection, training and experience. Other aspects, such as mastery of language and personal skills, are also highly valued according to data of the "Observatorio de Empleo Agio Global"

 

The document highlights these profiles:

• Analysts programmers in .net, java, php technologies, specializing in design and creation of websites 

• System administrators with experience in virtualization, especially in projects in the cloud

• Engineering projects, both to coordinate, and to interact with customers and external

• Proficiency in English is essential and is becoming more important, along with other languages on the rise

• Personal skills as communication skill, team work ability, ability to react to possible crisis or planning of the work are becoming more valued.

• Nursing, electrical engineering, automotive and Mechatronics are some of the most sought-after professions abroad

Marketing, ICT and engineering firms on the rise

Other studies, carried out by companies such as Randstad and Adecco, agree and opt for sectors such as marketing and sales, engineering and information technology. In the field of marketing, a plus especially specialists SEO/SEM, Online marketing manager / community manager. For its part, in the sector of information and communications technology, will be searched to experts in business intelligence, project cloud ERP and BI, with a growing interest in account managers or product managers.

Finally, the progressive growth of exports has led the active pursuit of managers for supply chain and operations manager.

Addiction to work does not mean more working efficiency

A study conducted by the UNED in 180 Spanish entrepreneurs, has shown that those who spend many hours work per week not only not get better results, but are even worse. And however, entrepreneurs passionate with their work but that they don't arrive to become obsessed with it, get more positive results.

According to the Servicio de Información y Noticias Científicas, data from the study - in which also participated the Erasmus University in Rotterdam (Netherlands) - confirm that work addiction can cause conflicts with family, partner, worsen health and well-being and increase labour errors.

The authors of the research differed between entrepreneurs workaholics and entrepreneurs involved with it. The main difference is that the second ones work with passion, but are not obsessed, manage to disconnect and get positive emotions from their work.

However, the workaholics are never satisfied with any results, can not stop thinking in their work environment (even in his spare time), devote more hours to your business which should and do not feel emotions positive with a job well done: when you feel negative emotions, these in turn affect the growth of the business and his possible success.

For the authors of the work, the challenge is to convert work addiction into a positive passion. And this can be done with a pleasant working environment, in which both managers and employees can put into practice their skills and be creative without the fear to be sanctioned for errors.

The study, published in the Journal of Managerial Psychology, is available in its online edition:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?articleid=17106511