ManpowerGroup’s 2011 Annual Talent Shortage Survey surveyed nearly 40,000 employers in 39 countries and territories to discover that more than one third (34%) of employers globally are reporting difficulty finding the talent they need to fill positions. This is a 3% increase over 2010 and the highest percentage since 2007, just before the global recession hit.
The most difficult jobs to fill in 2011:
- Technicians
- Sales Representatives
- Skilled Trades Workers
- Engineers
- Laborers
- Management/Executives
- Accounting and Finance Staff
- IT Staff
- Production Operators
- Secretaries, Personal Assistants, Administrative Assistants and Office Support Staff
The problem is most acute in Japan (80%), India (67%), Brazil (57%), Australia and Taiwan (both at 54%). Indeed, organizations are feeling the impact of this imbalance. ManpowerGroup research finds that 57% of employers who are having difficulty filling jobs believe the vacancies have a negative impact on customers, investors or other key constituents. The sixth annual survey also explored why employers are facing talent challenges and what they are doing to mitigate the situation.
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Visit the ManpowerGroup Research Center to download the complete results report.