Companies around the world are grappling with a talent shortage which is showing little sign of recovery in the immediate future. This is supported by the ManpowerGroup Talent Shortage survey, which found that 3 of every 4 (75%) companies have reported talent shortages and difficulty hiring.
Companies globally are grappling with a talent shortage showing little sign of recovery in the immediate future, saysThis is supported by the ManpowerGroup Talent Shortage survey, which found that 75% of companies have reported talent shortages and difficulty hiring.
These factors are contributing significantly to a growing threat to businesses in every sector. Without the right, skilled people in place, companies are not able to meet their customer’s expectations. “As the need for soft skills, including adaptability, communication, teamwork, and more take on increased importance, employers will need to ensure their people are constantly being provided opportunities to improve their skill sets. Investing in people will pay dividends for the business in the longer term.”By 2030, people under the age of 35 will make up 75% of the workforce.
The progress that was made in closing the gender gap has hit the brakes with women leaving the workforce at alarming rates. Mass exoduses from sectors typically dominated by women – education, healthcare, and hospitality – coincide with rapid growth in technology, logistics, and sales where women are under-represented, said van den Barselaar.
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