Decreased job opportunities: 180 less hirings in the province compared to August 2024
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In the Alto Piemonte region, there is a notable decline in job openings compared to August of last year, with a decrease of 520 vacancies. This downturn is particularly prevalent in sectors such as tourism, hospitality, retail, and personal services, as well as the textile, clothing, and footwear industries.
The Monte Rosa-Laghi-Alto Piemonte Chamber of Commerce, which serves the provinces of Biella, Novara, Verbano Cusio Ossola, and Vercelli, reports that there will be 3,480 job contracts scheduled for August in these territories, accounting for 19% of the total regional job placements.
However, the nature of these contracts is predominantly temporary, with only one in four being permanent or apprenticeship contracts. Over 75% of expected business revenues in the region are from temporary contracts.
In Biella, the services sector is expected to see the majority of scheduled hires, with 69% of the total. The sector with the highest demand for new personnel in Biella is accommodation and food services, followed by personal services, retail, textile, clothing, and footwear industries, and finally construction.
The demand for specific professional experience or experience within the same sector is high, with 57% of job vacancies in Novara and Verbania, and 58% in Biella and Vercelli requiring such qualifications. This trend is also reflected in Biella, where 14% of the hires will be for managers, specialists, and technicians, and 10% will be for graduates.
The challenge of finding the desired professional profiles is evident, with 41 to 53% of expected hires being difficult to fill. This issue is particularly pronounced in Biella, where the number of new hires scheduled for August is significantly down from last year, with 510 expected, a decrease of 180 compared to August 2024.
The reasons behind this job market slowdown in Alto Piemonte are multifaceted. A decline in export demand for Italian products, such as wine, which is significant for regions like Piemonte that rely on agri-tourism and wine tourism, is one factor. The Wine Economist noted falling export demand for Italian wine as of June 2025, impacting related tourism and hospitality industries.
The Alto Piemonte area is less spotlighted compared to other Piemonte subregions like Langhe, Monferrato, and Roero, which are more aggressively developing their wine and tourism appeal. This could result in slower growth and fewer new jobs in sectors dependent on vibrant tourism and hospitality.
Broader economic factors such as shifts in consumer spending, possibly influenced by international economic uncertainty, can also affect retail and personal services employment. While real estate and renovation projects in Italy remain of interest for investment, many affordable properties require renovation, implying a possible slow-down in immediate job creation pending such investments.
In conclusion, the job openings decrease in tourism, hospitality, retail, and personal services in Alto Piemonte appears tied to weaker demand in sectors crucial for the local economy, including wine exports and tourism, combined with less spotlight and investment in Alto Piemonte compared to other nearby areas driving regional growth. Economic and political uncertainties also contribute to cautious business activities affecting employment.
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