The lack of talent has consolidated as the main problem for Girona companies, according to Rosaura Jiménez, president of the Girona headquarters of the Col·legi d'Economistes de Catalunya. Jiménez emphasizes that the difficulty in finding and retaining qualified professionals is the most repeated challenge in the territory's business fabric
Concern in Girona's business fabric
The Girona 100 study has highlighted that the talent shortage is the biggest concern for local businessmen. Jiménez acknowledges that these conclusions particularly surprised him and defends the need to act urgently on vocational training. For the president, it is essential to reinforce the weight of industry and innovation with the aim of having more capable profiles with a higher level of education
"It is the main problem" - Rosaura Jiménez, president of the Girona branch of the College of Economists of Catalonia
The representative of the Col·legi d"Economistes claims to the administrations to simplify procedures and reduce burdens for the business fabric. Jiménez maintains that bureaucracy is a brake and that it must be solved as soon as possible
Bureaucracy and SMEs, immediate challenges
The excess of administrative procedures is grounding initiatives, especially in small and medium-sized enterprises. Jiménez warns that many projects get lost in infinite loops and this slows down both activity and investment. The president remarks that SMEs constitute the bulk of the local economy and insists on the importance of making life easier for these companies so that they can compete in a global environment with harmonized regulations
Innovation, artificial intelligence and tourism
Jiménez warns about a possible bubble effect around artificial intelligence. Although he acknowledges that it can help the business fabric, he recalls that it is still developing a lot and the adaptation process has barely begun
"We still have a lot of work and a long way to go" - Rosaura Jiménez, president of the Girona branch of the Col·legi d'Economistes de Catalunya
The president maintains that Girona's economy is going through a period of growth, but warns that the big structural challenge remains productivity, a problem shared with Catalonia, Spain, and part of Europe. According to Jiménez, the productivity difference compared to other eurozone territories has begun to decrease thanks to the growth recorded since 2014The way to move forward, according to the president, involves innovating and betting on R+D+I. Regarding tourism, Jiménez defends that it does not have to be synonymous with low productivity in Girona, and bets on a change of model towards higher value-added tourism linked to cultural, gastronomic, sports, and nature proposals
The Health Campus of the new Trueta and perspectives for 2026
Rosaura Jiménez points to the Campus de Salut of the new Trueta as the most important economic and social bet in the province, with an investment exceeding 700 million euros. Looking ahead to 2026, the president identifies challenges such as housing, staff shortages, and bureaucracy, although she maintains an optimistic view of the immediate future.
"I believe it must be a good year" - Rosaura Jiménez, president of the Girona branch of the College of Economists of Catalonia
The economy is doing well in Girona, but the challenge of productivity and talent acquisition remains at the center of business debate.