At Eurofirms People First, we believe that talent has no gender and that diversity is a key driver of organizational growth. In honour of International Women’s Day, we have published an analysis that focuses on the situation of female employment in Spain. The data is clear: although women represent 47% of the workforce and have higher educational levels than men, they only hold 39% of management positions. This percentage, while reflecting progress, also reminds us that true equality in the workplace remains a challenge.
An undeniable positive impact
The report highlights the fundamental role of women in the labour market. In 2024, female employment grew by 28.000 compared to the previous year, contributing to 53% of the increase in employment and 60% of the reduction in unemployment between 2022 and 2024. These figures show that female talent is not only essential but is transforming the Spanish labour market. However, working conditions remain unequal: women sign 120.500 more part-time contracts than men on average annually, underscoring the need to improve the quality of employment.
Gaps that persist
Despite progress, the gender gap remains. The female unemployment rate in 2024 reached 11.83%, more than two percentage points higher than the male rate (9.53%). In regions such as Andalusia, where six provinces exceed the national average for female unemployment, factors such as high birth rates and the predominance of sectors with a low female presence, such as agriculture and construction, aggravate this disparity. In contrast, provinces such as Madrid and Barcelona, with a more developed service sector, offer greater opportunities for women.
Women with disabilities face even greater challenges. Of the 841.000 women of working age, only 26.8% have a contract, and the employment gap with men without disabilities reaches 31%. This reflects a double discrimination that requires urgent attention.
The path to real equality
Eloi Tarrés, Revenue&Management Leader at Eurofirms Group, sums it up this way: “The data shows progress in women’s integration into the workplace, but true equality remains a challenge. It is not enough to increase recruitment; we must improve the quality of employment, reduce the gap in management positions and promote work-life balance so that female talent is not limited by structural barriers.”
At Eurofirms People First, we are committed to this goal. Our philosophy is based on putting people at the centre, promoting inclusive environments where every individual can shine. We will continue working to ensure that female talent not only has a place in the labour market but also leads the change toward a more just and equitable future.
Because at Eurofirms, equality is not just a goal: it is the path.
