The institutional mandate
The National Observatory acts under a mandate granted by the Social Partners, with the aim of providing data and quantitative analysis useful for understanding and monitoring agency work.
The National Observatory aims to offer institutions, companies, trade unions and the scientific community a rigorous and reliable statistical analysis of agency work. Through the dissemination of data and quantitative interpretations, the Observatory contributes to promoting informed discussion, supporting strategic choices and monitoring the evolution of a sector that is central to the National Economy.
Structure
Origin:
The National Observatory is an expression of Ebitemp (National Bilateral Agency for Temporary Work) and Forma.Temp (Fund for the Training of Temporary Workers), bilateral bodies set up on the initiative of the Associations representing the Employment Agencies (Assolavoro and Assosomm), the trade unions of temporary workers (FeLSA-CISL, NIDIL-CGIL, UILTemp) and the three trade union confederations (CGIL, CISL and UIL).
Composition:
All our decision-making bodies, starting with the National Commissions, are made up of members appointed by the employers' associations and the trade unions that are signatories to the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Goal:
The Observatory is tasked with carrying out and planning research on the institutional, economic and productive framework of the sector, its development prospects, the state and employment forecasts, and drawing up estimates and projections.
Method
Rigour and Transparency: Our Sources and Methodologies
The soundness of the data produced by the Observatory is based on a transparent and scientifically validated and transparent methodological approach. The information assets consist mainly of the processing of data from administrative sources, which ensure temporal continuity and comprehensive coverage of the phenomenon analysed. Each analysis is accompanied by detailed methodological notes that illustrate the sources used, the scope of the survey and the definitions adopted for the indicators. This ensures full transparency of the analyses, making them understandable, replicable and easily verifiable.
What the National Observatory does in relation to agency work
- It is a statistical tool designed to disseminate useful information on trends in agency work.
- It publishes quantitative analyses and interpretations to help better understand trends in this sector.
- It provides interactive dashboards, which integrate data from Forma.Temp, Inail and Istat, allowing detailed analysis on a regional basis.
- Le analisi includono:
- Mapping of demand by sector.
- The distribution of workers in the various production areas.
- The study of employment trends and possible future developments.
- Assessment of the share of agency work in total employment.
From analysis to impact: how data generates development
Data is the starting point for generating knowledge and producing a positive impact. Our process evolves as a virtuous cycle, continuously fuelling improvements in analyses and decisions.
Data analysis
We analyse agency work data by sector, job role and region
Needs identification
We identify skills needs and the most in-demand professional profiles
Insight sharing
We share insights in synergy with Forma.temp to design targeted training
Tangible impact
Analysis translates into greater job opportunities and professional growth
Transparency in practice
Documents and data available to all
For us, transparency is not a declared value, but an operational practice. Through this portal, we guarantee free access to all the documentation that regulates and testifies to our activities.
Discover our data and analysis
Explore our publications and access open data to better understand the evolution of the agency work labour market