The Spanish Chamber of Commerce published its Study on Business Climate on 5 November 2026, revealing that 80% of business owners demand labour law reforms to curb absenteeism. Despite this, 85% of firms admit they lack internal protocols to mitigate it.
data shows temporary disability rose to 55.18 processes per 1,000 staff by June 2026. While 74% of large firms see this as a serious issue, only 30% of agree. Over half of firms want to manage sick leave more directly.
The issue ranks as a top concern for just 18% of firms, trailing the 42% worried by rising input costs. Consequently, 70% of companies plan to raise prices in 2027, while few executives suggest flexible working or reconciliation as potential solutions.