Interview with Roberta Gremmo, Career Advisor at Consorzio Il Filo da Tessere and Vice President of Domus Laetitiae
We had the opportunity to speak with Roberta Gremmo, who, from her privileged perspective, shared insights on how the job market has changed since she entered the field — first as a professional educator, then as a career advisor, and now as Vice President of the Domus Laetitiae cooperative.
With your current multifaceted role, what is your perspective on today’s job market?
We are witnessing a constantly evolving job market, where the once traditional values no longer align with the expectations of the new workforce. I believe there’s a need to adapt the “old” world of work to a new one that is emerging — or rather, already here.
As Vice President of Domus Laetitiae, what role do you think companies should play?
Both social systems and companies need leaders capable of shifting their perspective and staying current with the times. If employers continue to expect from new generations what drove the Baby Boomer and Boomer generations, they risk experiencing perpetual frustration, both as employers and as those seeking work.
How can this be achieved?
I think companies need to actively listen and remain open to new points of contact. Only through this approach will they be able to mediate between their core values and those sought by today’s job seekers.
Today, economic incentives are no longer the deciding factor when a person must choose between job offers. Consider the difficulty in finding mid-level employees. The managerial positions with high salaries are harder to fill because there is less willingness to take on roles with significant responsibility. This demonstrates that financial leverage is no longer sufficient. Beyond the financial aspect, there’s an increasing demand for a balance between work and personal life — a trend that was already present but has been greatly amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic.
If the economic factor is no longer decisive, what happens when work-life balance is missing?
When balance is lacking, people seek passion for their work. They look for jobs that resonate with their personal interests and values. From my experience in the Employment Services field, I encounter individuals who feel aligned with a cause, while others choose jobs based on what the market offers, not necessarily out of personal interest.
Who is Roberta Gremmo?
Roberta Gremmo began her professional career as an educator at the Domus Laetitiae Social Cooperative. As an educator, she realized her desire to be more present in the community and take part in a wider range of projects. This marked the beginning of her career as a career advisor, focusing on employment integration for people with disabilities or those supported by social services. She later expanded her expertise to include work with young people and early career guidance at Consorzio Il Filo da Tessere. Over the past year, she has also supported the personnel director of Domus Laetitiae, starting to take on responsibilities related to human resources within the cooperative, where she eventually became Vice President.
