Despite
a slowing global growth, 40 % of employers across the world are
having difficulty filling positions.
This is according to a recent survey from global staffing solutions provider ManpowerGroup.
It is a 200-basis-point increase from last year's level and the highest percentage of employers reporting talent shortage since 2007.
More than 42,300 employers in 43 countries participated in ManpowerGroup's eleventh annual talent shortage survey.
Talent Shortage Since 2007
The Hardest Skills To Find
According to the survey, for the fifth consecutive year, skilled trades positions are the hardest to fill globally while this year IT roles jumped seven places to second position. In the "IT sector, businesses are reporting the most marked talent shortage in a number of years," said the survey.
1) Skilled Trades (electricians, carpenters, welders, bricklayers, plasterers, plumbers, masons and more)
2) IT Staff (developers, and programmers, database administrators and IT leaders and managers)
3) Sales Representatives (sales executives, sales advisors and retail sales people)
4) Engineers (mechanical, electrical and civil engineers)
5) Technicians (production, operations or maintenance technicians)
6) Drivers (truck, lorry, heavy goods, delivery, heavy equipment and construction drivers)
7) Accounting & Finance Staff (bookkeepers, certified accountants and financial analysts)
8) Management/ Executives (senior and board level managers)
9) Production/ Machine Operations (operators of special machinery)
10) Office Support Staff (secretaries, personal assistants, receptionists and administrative assistants)
Countries Where Employers Are Having The Most Difficulty Filling Roles
According to the survey, Japan tops the list of countries where the highest percentage of employers reported talent shortage. In Japan, 86 % of employers reported facing talent shortage, followed by Taiwan (73 %) and Romania (72 %).
In India, despite a million people entering the workforce every month, a higher proportion of employers in the country face talent shortage as compared to their global counterparts, the survey said.
According to the survey, 48 % of employers in India report difficulty in filling jobs due to talent shortage. In comparison, the global average is 40 %
In India, the maximum talent shortage is in IT and accounting and finance sectors in India, the survey said.
Here are top jobs in India where employers are facing talent shortage, according to the survey.
1) IT Personnel
2) Accounting & finance staff
3) Project Managers
4) Sales Managers
5) Customer Service Representatives & Customer Support
6) Technicians
7) Quality Controllers
8) Buying & Procurement staff
This is according to a recent survey from global staffing solutions provider ManpowerGroup.
It is a 200-basis-point increase from last year's level and the highest percentage of employers reporting talent shortage since 2007.
More than 42,300 employers in 43 countries participated in ManpowerGroup's eleventh annual talent shortage survey.
Talent Shortage Since 2007
The Hardest Skills To Find
According to the survey, for the fifth consecutive year, skilled trades positions are the hardest to fill globally while this year IT roles jumped seven places to second position. In the "IT sector, businesses are reporting the most marked talent shortage in a number of years," said the survey.
1) Skilled Trades (electricians, carpenters, welders, bricklayers, plasterers, plumbers, masons and more)
2) IT Staff (developers, and programmers, database administrators and IT leaders and managers)
3) Sales Representatives (sales executives, sales advisors and retail sales people)
4) Engineers (mechanical, electrical and civil engineers)
5) Technicians (production, operations or maintenance technicians)
6) Drivers (truck, lorry, heavy goods, delivery, heavy equipment and construction drivers)
7) Accounting & Finance Staff (bookkeepers, certified accountants and financial analysts)
8) Management/ Executives (senior and board level managers)
9) Production/ Machine Operations (operators of special machinery)
10) Office Support Staff (secretaries, personal assistants, receptionists and administrative assistants)
Countries Where Employers Are Having The Most Difficulty Filling Roles
According to the survey, Japan tops the list of countries where the highest percentage of employers reported talent shortage. In Japan, 86 % of employers reported facing talent shortage, followed by Taiwan (73 %) and Romania (72 %).
In India, despite a million people entering the workforce every month, a higher proportion of employers in the country face talent shortage as compared to their global counterparts, the survey said.
According to the survey, 48 % of employers in India report difficulty in filling jobs due to talent shortage. In comparison, the global average is 40 %
In India, the maximum talent shortage is in IT and accounting and finance sectors in India, the survey said.
Here are top jobs in India where employers are facing talent shortage, according to the survey.
1) IT Personnel
2) Accounting & finance staff
3) Project Managers
4) Sales Managers
5) Customer Service Representatives & Customer Support
6) Technicians
7) Quality Controllers
8) Buying & Procurement staff
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