Global talent shortage hits seven-year high, says ManpowerGroup
30 May 2014
The percentage of global employers having difficulty finding candidates with the right skills to fill open positions is at its highest level since 2007, according to staffing giant ManpowerGroup.
Fri, 30 May 2014The percentage of global employers having difficulty finding candidates with the right skills to fill open positions is at its highest level since 2007, according to staffing giant ManpowerGroup.
The survey of more than 37,000 employers in 42 countries found 36% of global employers reporting difficulties with filling open positions – the second consecutive year that this percentage has increased.
In mainland Europe, 27% of employers are struggling to fill open positions, while in the UK the figure is only 12%.
Almost half of employers who are addressing talent shortages are doing so through non-traditional methods, such as training and development for existing staff or using unconventional or new recruitment practices.
The survey found that, globally, the top 10 global hardest job categories to fill in 2014 were:
The survey of more than 37,000 employers in 42 countries found 36% of global employers reporting difficulties with filling open positions – the second consecutive year that this percentage has increased.
In mainland Europe, 27% of employers are struggling to fill open positions, while in the UK the figure is only 12%.
Almost half of employers who are addressing talent shortages are doing so through non-traditional methods, such as training and development for existing staff or using unconventional or new recruitment practices.
The survey found that, globally, the top 10 global hardest job categories to fill in 2014 were:
- Skilled trades
- Engineers
- Technicians
- Sales representatives
- Accounting and finance staff
- Management/executives
- Sales managers
- IT staff
- Office support staff
- Drivers
