The document summarizes the results of a 2012 talent shortage survey conducted by ManpowerGroup. Some key findings include:
1) Over a third of employers reported being unable to find needed talent despite high unemployment levels, with a lack of technical skills and available candidates being the top reasons.
2) Skilled trades workers were again the most difficult to fill globally after dropping to third in 2011.
3) Surprisingly, the percentage of employers expecting talent shortages to have little impact grew from 36% in 2011 to 56% in 2012, possibly reflecting a new normal of operating with shortages.
4) Talent shortages were most acute in Asia Pacific, especially for sales and IT/engineering roles, and in
Many firms struggle to find top talent. This ins't a new problem, but solving it can be an enigma. The talent is out there, learn how to break the code and find more than your fair share.
New eBook on the business case for Recruitment Process Outsourcing.
Why is talent so elusive? 36% of employers world-wide report talent shortages. As the talent shortage persists, how can HR professionals bridge the gap?
Companies must synchronize supply and demand. To do this successfully, HR must play three critical roles: the supply and demand expert, the marketer and the designer.
Find out more in ManpowerGroup's latest Talent Shortage white paper.
The document provides information about evaluating and comparing job offers in the IT field. It discusses considering financial factors like salary, bonuses, benefits, expenses, and relocation packages. It also emphasizes examining company culture, such as values, reputation, leadership, work-life balance, and technology used. The document stresses assessing job challenge, responsibilities, management style, opportunities for professional growth, and ability to do impactful work. It provides a systematic approach to evaluating multiple aspects of potential job offers in order to make an informed career decision.
KGWI: The Collaborative Work Enviroment in EuropeKelly Services
The document discusses how collaboration is becoming a key factor for companies to improve profitability and attract top talent. It finds that 60% of European workers cite a highly collaborative environment as a feature of their ideal work environment. However, only 47% feel their current workplace promotes collaboration. There are also differences in perceptions between generations and countries. Developing a truly collaborative culture requires effort from leadership to establish the right structures, train employees, and use technologies that facilitate collaboration.
This document summarizes insights from a survey of women working in manufacturing. Some key findings include:
1) Turnover rates in manufacturing are high, with skilled talent shortages a major issue for employers. Voluntary quitting is a growing reason for turnover.
2) Women remain underrepresented in manufacturing but could help fill talent gaps. However, retaining women requires understanding their preferences and ensuring job satisfaction.
3) Flexible work arrangements, opportunities for skills development, and work-life balance are especially important to women in manufacturing when choosing employment. Employers who invest in these areas may have an advantage with retaining female talent.
This document summarizes insights from a survey of women working in manufacturing. It finds that turnover rates in manufacturing are high, and retention is a challenge. Women comprise nearly half the U.S. workforce but are underrepresented in manufacturing. The survey finds that women in manufacturing want opportunities for advancement, work-life balance, and skills development. They are willing to trade higher pay for these benefits and flexible work arrangements. The top three factors influencing women's decisions to stay with employers are salary/benefits, advancement opportunities, and work-life balance. The document concludes that strategic workforce planning is needed to anticipate and address retention challenges.
A crisis of shortages and gaps in talent at U.S. companies is gathering on the horizon. The coming wave of retiring business executives at companies in the developed world, extreme shortages in the numbers of their replacements, looming
gaps in the talent and skills of these replacements, global competition for talent, and falling birthrates in the developed world are some of the key forces acting together. This crisis is powerful, it will radically change companies, and the effects will be felt for a very long time.
Many firms struggle to find top talent. This ins't a new problem, but solving it can be an enigma. The talent is out there, learn how to break the code and find more than your fair share.
New eBook on the business case for Recruitment Process Outsourcing.
Why is talent so elusive? 36% of employers world-wide report talent shortages. As the talent shortage persists, how can HR professionals bridge the gap?
Companies must synchronize supply and demand. To do this successfully, HR must play three critical roles: the supply and demand expert, the marketer and the designer.
Find out more in ManpowerGroup's latest Talent Shortage white paper.
The document provides information about evaluating and comparing job offers in the IT field. It discusses considering financial factors like salary, bonuses, benefits, expenses, and relocation packages. It also emphasizes examining company culture, such as values, reputation, leadership, work-life balance, and technology used. The document stresses assessing job challenge, responsibilities, management style, opportunities for professional growth, and ability to do impactful work. It provides a systematic approach to evaluating multiple aspects of potential job offers in order to make an informed career decision.
KGWI: The Collaborative Work Enviroment in EuropeKelly Services
The document discusses how collaboration is becoming a key factor for companies to improve profitability and attract top talent. It finds that 60% of European workers cite a highly collaborative environment as a feature of their ideal work environment. However, only 47% feel their current workplace promotes collaboration. There are also differences in perceptions between generations and countries. Developing a truly collaborative culture requires effort from leadership to establish the right structures, train employees, and use technologies that facilitate collaboration.
This document summarizes insights from a survey of women working in manufacturing. Some key findings include:
1) Turnover rates in manufacturing are high, with skilled talent shortages a major issue for employers. Voluntary quitting is a growing reason for turnover.
2) Women remain underrepresented in manufacturing but could help fill talent gaps. However, retaining women requires understanding their preferences and ensuring job satisfaction.
3) Flexible work arrangements, opportunities for skills development, and work-life balance are especially important to women in manufacturing when choosing employment. Employers who invest in these areas may have an advantage with retaining female talent.
This document summarizes insights from a survey of women working in manufacturing. It finds that turnover rates in manufacturing are high, and retention is a challenge. Women comprise nearly half the U.S. workforce but are underrepresented in manufacturing. The survey finds that women in manufacturing want opportunities for advancement, work-life balance, and skills development. They are willing to trade higher pay for these benefits and flexible work arrangements. The top three factors influencing women's decisions to stay with employers are salary/benefits, advancement opportunities, and work-life balance. The document concludes that strategic workforce planning is needed to anticipate and address retention challenges.
A crisis of shortages and gaps in talent at U.S. companies is gathering on the horizon. The coming wave of retiring business executives at companies in the developed world, extreme shortages in the numbers of their replacements, looming
gaps in the talent and skills of these replacements, global competition for talent, and falling birthrates in the developed world are some of the key forces acting together. This crisis is powerful, it will radically change companies, and the effects will be felt for a very long time.
Candidate Experience in Europe and Asia - From Hiring to OnboardingKelly Services
This document summarizes findings from the Kelly Global Workforce Index survey regarding candidates' experiences from hiring to onboarding. Some key findings:
- Only half of global candidates were satisfied with recent job application processes, citing lack of communication updates as the top complaint.
- 81% of new recruits had a generally positive impression after joining organizations, with 81% feeling positive in EMEA and 82% in APAC.
- About half of candidates expect communication on application status within 3-5 days, though some prefer 1-2 days.
- 55% of global employees reported a planned onboarding process by employers, though this was more common in APAC (60%) than EMEA (48
Employers face challenges finding and retaining entry-level talent, yet rely on outdated hiring practices like requiring college degrees. This denies opportunity youth skills-building opportunities and ignores a potential talent pool. While employers value cultural fit, they lack objective assessment tools. Benefits should meet all workers' needs, like childcare for opportunity youth. Impact hiring could help employers access overlooked talent while improving opportunities for disadvantaged groups.
The document discusses the results of a 2013 talent shortage survey conducted by ManpowerGroup involving over 38,000 employers in 42 countries. Some key findings include:
- 35% of employers reported difficulty filling jobs due to a lack of available talent, the highest level since 2007. The most acute shortages were in Japan, Brazil, India, Turkey and Hong Kong.
- The hardest jobs to fill globally were skilled trades workers, engineers, and sales representatives. Reasons for shortages included a lack of technical competencies, general lack of applicants, and lack of experience.
- Over half (54%) of employers said talent shortages impacted their ability to serve clients to a high or medium degree. Employers
Today, Asia-Pacific—and in particular the fast-emerging
nations in its midst—is once again taking centrestage in
the worldwide marketplace. This is the Asian century, and the region’s organisations—
as well as the talented individuals that lead them—
are going to need to adapt, fast.
The document discusses how the role of recruiters is changing due to new technologies and the increased connectivity of professionals. It identifies three emerging roles for recruiters:
1) Super Recruiters who will focus on strategic talent planning and employer branding.
2) Talent Attractors who will build long-term relationships with potential candidates through social media and publishing career content.
3) Logistics recruiters who will manage day-to-day hiring processes like scheduling interviews. Most recruiters currently fall into this category.
BUSINESS SCHOOL MAKEOVER; A INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVEIJITE
Business schools across the United States and abroad are always on a catchup mode with the industry expectations. Why business schools are not front runners in training students for industry and consulting? Authors of this article discuss this topic by first setting the expectations from the industry and then how business schools can cope up with the evolving trends. Many authors ([1], [11], [13]) have identified the skill gaps in the industry and how business schools can work towards bridging the gap. There are research reports such as [13], that identified the misconception about the business schools expectations based on a survey of business school leaders globally (excluding China and USA). In the USA, even though business schools have strived hard to create an industry pro-environment in the class rooms, the gap continues to exist. The authors of this article address the industry needs first and explore potential solutions to address the skills gap
A crisis of competence: The 'skills gap' and what it means for businessBill Sheridan, CAE
Many young professionals are unprepared to meet the challenges posed by a changing and complex world. The reason? The “skills gap.” There’s a chasm between the skills they need to succeed and those they actually possess. Bill Sheridan examines the skills you will need to succeed going forward … and how to get them.
BUSINESS SCHOOL MAKEOVER; A INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVEIJITE
Business schools across the United States and abroad are always on a catchup mode with the industry expectations. Why business schools are not front runners in training students for industry and consulting?
Authors of this article discuss this topic by first setting the expectations from the industry and then how business schools can cope up with the evolving trends. Many authors ([1], [11], [13]) have identified the skill gaps in the industry and how business schools can work towards bridging the gap. There are research reports such as [13], that identified the misconception about the business schools expectations based on a survey of business school leaders globally (excluding China and USA). In the USA, even
though business schools have strived hard to create an industry pro-environment in the class rooms, the gap continues to exist. The authors of this article address the industry needs first and explore potential solutions to address the skills gap.
Help Wanted: Bridging the Gap in Today’s Skill Lacking EconomyInfographic World
The document discusses the skills gap issue facing many countries and industries. It provides statistics showing that 84% of organizations report having a skills gap. Middle-skill and high-skill jobs face the largest gaps. Key reasons for the skills gap include retiring workers, insufficient training programs, and a declining interest in certain fields from young people. The skills gap can negatively impact businesses and economies by causing slower growth, lost productivity, and high training costs if left unaddressed.
Europe: The Rise of DIY Career Resilience Kelly Services
European workers are developing a do-it-yourself mindset when it comes to career development and seeking to learn skills that will enable them to thrive in any company. Over half of European workers surveyed say they are more concerned about their knowledge or skills becoming obsolete than possible layoffs. The vast majority of workers, across generations, skill sets, and regions, feel that continuously learning new skills and gaining knowledge is critical to long-term employment.
The survey found that almost half of employers provide workforce readiness training to address deficiencies among newly hired employees. However, many employers report that these programs have limited success. While programs exist to improve skills like leadership, IT, and teamwork, there are gaps in other important applied skills like critical thinking. Employers also struggle to measure the impact and cost of workforce readiness programs. The survey raises questions about whether workplace training is the most effective way to improve workforce preparedness.
In this ebook, you will learn what innovative colleges, students, and employers are doing with their experiential practical learning to succeed in the 21st century.
If Asia's organisations are going to access enough 'value-creating' talent to capture the opportunities that are now in view, they're going to need to embrace better, smarter talent management and attraction strategies. They will need to embrace flexibility in their workforces in order to:
Fill critical skill gaps in a timely and efficient way
Keep talent engaged and retained, even across borders
KGWI 2014 What Talent Wants - Natural ResourcesKelly Services
Every year, Kelly Services conducts a comprehensive survey of talent issues in many industries the world over. It is one aspect of an aggressive campaign to help the world’s companies understand what attracts, engages and motivates workers. This report is covering our findings about what workers in Natural Resources want.
The Next High-Stakes Quest - Balancing Employer and Employee Priorities by To...Elizabeth Lupfer
The document discusses the challenges that organizations face in attracting and retaining critical talent. It finds that nearly three-quarters of organizations have difficulties attracting critical-skill employees, and over half have problems retaining them. Additionally, employees are experiencing high levels of stress and pressure at work. The document advocates that organizations focus on crafting an effective employee value proposition (EVP) to balance employer and employee needs. It presents a model showing that organizations that effectively communicate their EVP, deliver on EVP promises, segment their workforce, and differentiate their EVP achieve better engagement, attraction, retention and financial outcomes.
The document discusses the challenges that organizations face in attracting and retaining critical talent globally. It finds that nearly three-quarters of organizations have difficulties attracting critical-skill employees, and over half have problems retaining them. Additionally, employees are experiencing high levels of stress and pressure. The document advocates that organizations focus on crafting an effective employee value proposition (EVP) to balance employer and employee needs. It presents a model showing that communicating, delivering, segmenting, and differentiating the EVP leads to better outcomes of engagement, attraction, retention, and financial performance. Organizations are grouped based on their progress with the EVP, with the most advanced group customizing EVPs and experiencing the best results.
This key global insights report from Kelly Services explores the concept of fostering a work environment that provides flexibility for various life stages of critical employees. Content creator Kathy Fawcett brings proprietary Kelly research to life with practical applications for organizations of all sizes.
This document discusses managing risks associated with contingent labour forces in the Asia-Pacific region. It notes that as economies in the region continue rapid growth, reliance on contingent labour to meet skill demands is increasing. However, companies may be failing to apply the same risk management practices to contingent workers as they do traditional employees. The document then discusses several key risks of managing contingent workers, including regulatory and compliance risks due to legislative variations across countries, access and security risks if proper screening is not conducted, visibility and analytics risks due to lack of integrated systems, and technology risks if vendor management systems are not implemented. It provides examples and recommendations for mitigating these risks.
Employees were surveyed about what factors are important in their careers. While work-life balance, job security, and financial rewards were universally rated as very important, there were differences among subgroups:
- Younger employees valued career advancement more than older employees.
- Women placed more importance on work-life balance, job security, and professional development than men, especially at early career stages.
- Asians and Europeans valued international opportunities far more than Americans.
However, what employees said was important did not always match what actually improved retention and commitment. Understanding these differences is key to attracting and retaining talent.
Candidate Experience in Europe and Asia - From Hiring to OnboardingKelly Services
This document summarizes findings from the Kelly Global Workforce Index survey regarding candidates' experiences from hiring to onboarding. Some key findings:
- Only half of global candidates were satisfied with recent job application processes, citing lack of communication updates as the top complaint.
- 81% of new recruits had a generally positive impression after joining organizations, with 81% feeling positive in EMEA and 82% in APAC.
- About half of candidates expect communication on application status within 3-5 days, though some prefer 1-2 days.
- 55% of global employees reported a planned onboarding process by employers, though this was more common in APAC (60%) than EMEA (48
Employers face challenges finding and retaining entry-level talent, yet rely on outdated hiring practices like requiring college degrees. This denies opportunity youth skills-building opportunities and ignores a potential talent pool. While employers value cultural fit, they lack objective assessment tools. Benefits should meet all workers' needs, like childcare for opportunity youth. Impact hiring could help employers access overlooked talent while improving opportunities for disadvantaged groups.
The document discusses the results of a 2013 talent shortage survey conducted by ManpowerGroup involving over 38,000 employers in 42 countries. Some key findings include:
- 35% of employers reported difficulty filling jobs due to a lack of available talent, the highest level since 2007. The most acute shortages were in Japan, Brazil, India, Turkey and Hong Kong.
- The hardest jobs to fill globally were skilled trades workers, engineers, and sales representatives. Reasons for shortages included a lack of technical competencies, general lack of applicants, and lack of experience.
- Over half (54%) of employers said talent shortages impacted their ability to serve clients to a high or medium degree. Employers
Today, Asia-Pacific—and in particular the fast-emerging
nations in its midst—is once again taking centrestage in
the worldwide marketplace. This is the Asian century, and the region’s organisations—
as well as the talented individuals that lead them—
are going to need to adapt, fast.
The document discusses how the role of recruiters is changing due to new technologies and the increased connectivity of professionals. It identifies three emerging roles for recruiters:
1) Super Recruiters who will focus on strategic talent planning and employer branding.
2) Talent Attractors who will build long-term relationships with potential candidates through social media and publishing career content.
3) Logistics recruiters who will manage day-to-day hiring processes like scheduling interviews. Most recruiters currently fall into this category.
BUSINESS SCHOOL MAKEOVER; A INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVEIJITE
Business schools across the United States and abroad are always on a catchup mode with the industry expectations. Why business schools are not front runners in training students for industry and consulting? Authors of this article discuss this topic by first setting the expectations from the industry and then how business schools can cope up with the evolving trends. Many authors ([1], [11], [13]) have identified the skill gaps in the industry and how business schools can work towards bridging the gap. There are research reports such as [13], that identified the misconception about the business schools expectations based on a survey of business school leaders globally (excluding China and USA). In the USA, even though business schools have strived hard to create an industry pro-environment in the class rooms, the gap continues to exist. The authors of this article address the industry needs first and explore potential solutions to address the skills gap
A crisis of competence: The 'skills gap' and what it means for businessBill Sheridan, CAE
Many young professionals are unprepared to meet the challenges posed by a changing and complex world. The reason? The “skills gap.” There’s a chasm between the skills they need to succeed and those they actually possess. Bill Sheridan examines the skills you will need to succeed going forward … and how to get them.
BUSINESS SCHOOL MAKEOVER; A INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVEIJITE
Business schools across the United States and abroad are always on a catchup mode with the industry expectations. Why business schools are not front runners in training students for industry and consulting?
Authors of this article discuss this topic by first setting the expectations from the industry and then how business schools can cope up with the evolving trends. Many authors ([1], [11], [13]) have identified the skill gaps in the industry and how business schools can work towards bridging the gap. There are research reports such as [13], that identified the misconception about the business schools expectations based on a survey of business school leaders globally (excluding China and USA). In the USA, even
though business schools have strived hard to create an industry pro-environment in the class rooms, the gap continues to exist. The authors of this article address the industry needs first and explore potential solutions to address the skills gap.
Help Wanted: Bridging the Gap in Today’s Skill Lacking EconomyInfographic World
The document discusses the skills gap issue facing many countries and industries. It provides statistics showing that 84% of organizations report having a skills gap. Middle-skill and high-skill jobs face the largest gaps. Key reasons for the skills gap include retiring workers, insufficient training programs, and a declining interest in certain fields from young people. The skills gap can negatively impact businesses and economies by causing slower growth, lost productivity, and high training costs if left unaddressed.
Europe: The Rise of DIY Career Resilience Kelly Services
European workers are developing a do-it-yourself mindset when it comes to career development and seeking to learn skills that will enable them to thrive in any company. Over half of European workers surveyed say they are more concerned about their knowledge or skills becoming obsolete than possible layoffs. The vast majority of workers, across generations, skill sets, and regions, feel that continuously learning new skills and gaining knowledge is critical to long-term employment.
The survey found that almost half of employers provide workforce readiness training to address deficiencies among newly hired employees. However, many employers report that these programs have limited success. While programs exist to improve skills like leadership, IT, and teamwork, there are gaps in other important applied skills like critical thinking. Employers also struggle to measure the impact and cost of workforce readiness programs. The survey raises questions about whether workplace training is the most effective way to improve workforce preparedness.
In this ebook, you will learn what innovative colleges, students, and employers are doing with their experiential practical learning to succeed in the 21st century.
If Asia's organisations are going to access enough 'value-creating' talent to capture the opportunities that are now in view, they're going to need to embrace better, smarter talent management and attraction strategies. They will need to embrace flexibility in their workforces in order to:
Fill critical skill gaps in a timely and efficient way
Keep talent engaged and retained, even across borders
KGWI 2014 What Talent Wants - Natural ResourcesKelly Services
Every year, Kelly Services conducts a comprehensive survey of talent issues in many industries the world over. It is one aspect of an aggressive campaign to help the world’s companies understand what attracts, engages and motivates workers. This report is covering our findings about what workers in Natural Resources want.
The Next High-Stakes Quest - Balancing Employer and Employee Priorities by To...Elizabeth Lupfer
The document discusses the challenges that organizations face in attracting and retaining critical talent. It finds that nearly three-quarters of organizations have difficulties attracting critical-skill employees, and over half have problems retaining them. Additionally, employees are experiencing high levels of stress and pressure at work. The document advocates that organizations focus on crafting an effective employee value proposition (EVP) to balance employer and employee needs. It presents a model showing that organizations that effectively communicate their EVP, deliver on EVP promises, segment their workforce, and differentiate their EVP achieve better engagement, attraction, retention and financial outcomes.
The document discusses the challenges that organizations face in attracting and retaining critical talent globally. It finds that nearly three-quarters of organizations have difficulties attracting critical-skill employees, and over half have problems retaining them. Additionally, employees are experiencing high levels of stress and pressure. The document advocates that organizations focus on crafting an effective employee value proposition (EVP) to balance employer and employee needs. It presents a model showing that communicating, delivering, segmenting, and differentiating the EVP leads to better outcomes of engagement, attraction, retention, and financial performance. Organizations are grouped based on their progress with the EVP, with the most advanced group customizing EVPs and experiencing the best results.
This key global insights report from Kelly Services explores the concept of fostering a work environment that provides flexibility for various life stages of critical employees. Content creator Kathy Fawcett brings proprietary Kelly research to life with practical applications for organizations of all sizes.
This document discusses managing risks associated with contingent labour forces in the Asia-Pacific region. It notes that as economies in the region continue rapid growth, reliance on contingent labour to meet skill demands is increasing. However, companies may be failing to apply the same risk management practices to contingent workers as they do traditional employees. The document then discusses several key risks of managing contingent workers, including regulatory and compliance risks due to legislative variations across countries, access and security risks if proper screening is not conducted, visibility and analytics risks due to lack of integrated systems, and technology risks if vendor management systems are not implemented. It provides examples and recommendations for mitigating these risks.
Employees were surveyed about what factors are important in their careers. While work-life balance, job security, and financial rewards were universally rated as very important, there were differences among subgroups:
- Younger employees valued career advancement more than older employees.
- Women placed more importance on work-life balance, job security, and professional development than men, especially at early career stages.
- Asians and Europeans valued international opportunities far more than Americans.
However, what employees said was important did not always match what actually improved retention and commitment. Understanding these differences is key to attracting and retaining talent.
White Paper Top 5 Trends in Talent Sourcing In 2013Ian Tomlin
This white paper discusses 5 trends in talent sourcing for 2013 according to research from The Workspend Institute:
1. More employers are resuming hiring after a period of only taking on essential recruits due to economic uncertainty.
2. There are now more vacancies than qualified workers to fill them, especially for managerial, professional, and technical positions.
3. The proportion of the workforce sourced through managed service providers (MSPs) is growing and may reach 1 in 4 workers for major US employers by 2020.
4. Talent agencies are becoming more specialized in their areas of recruitment.
5. Social media is increasingly being used as a tool for recruiting candidates.
1) The document discusses a survey of U.S. companies on their talent management practices and challenges in the coming year.
2) Key findings include that many employers worry about a lack of leadership talent and potential leaders, and find it difficult to fill certain critical roles.
3) Few employers expect significant staff cutbacks in 2012, but most only anticipate nominal hiring as needed with some stepping up hiring to drive strategic growth.
1) The most pressing HR challenge for organizations in 2012 is a lack of high-potential leaders, according to 31% of respondents. Additionally, 23% cited a shortage of talent at all levels.
2) Lean times have made it difficult for organizations to recruit, retain, and develop future leaders. Companies are also concerned about retaining top talent and losing them to other opportunities.
3) HR leaders must work with senior leaders to address concerns about leadership pipelines and retention by focusing on employee engagement, motivation, and career development.
Deloitte Ort Jet seminar - talent management priorities in a recovering eco...ekagan
This document discusses talent retention challenges for organizations in a recovering economy. It notes that despite high unemployment, organizations still face talent shortages. Surveys found that over half of organizations saw increased voluntary turnover in the past year and predict further increases. Executives expressed high concern about retaining critical staff. Research shows voluntary turnover typically rises after an economic downturn as confidence improves. The document urges organizations to implement strategic talent retention plans to keep valuable employees.
This document discusses emerging trends in talent management based on a survey of employers and employees. Key findings include:
- Organizations have not adapted talent strategies for a multigenerational workforce, despite this being a top mistake cited.
- Employers and employees are out of step on what strategies work best for different generations. Flexible work is highly valued by all generations but underestimated by employers.
- There is growing demand for organizations that provide purpose beyond profits, reward performance, and foster collaboration and career growth.
- Data analytics and flexible working arrangements are increasingly important but bring challenges around productivity and employee awareness of policies. Cultural considerations and Indigenous inclusion also require more focus.
Addressing the Top IT Hiring Challenges | WhitepaperACTIVE Network
This document discusses the challenges facing IT hiring managers. It outlines 7 primary challenges: 1) finding candidates with required hard and soft skills due to lack of training opportunities; 2) convincing employed candidates to change jobs; 3) complexities of using social media for recruiting; 4) decreasing effectiveness of online job boards; 5) inefficient hiring processes that can last over 2 months; 6) misaligned salary expectations as candidates demand higher pay; and 7) hiring managers having insufficient time for recruiting. The document provides details on each challenge and cites research supporting the increasing difficulties in IT hiring.
The document discusses the rise of the on-demand talent sector as a new approach to talent management in an age of uncertainty. Traditional talent management models are failing due to inaccurate forecasts and unresponsiveness to changing business needs. The on-demand talent sector allows companies to access skilled specialists and experts on an as-needed basis, providing more flexibility compared to traditional employment models. This summary outlines the key issues discussed in the document regarding the limitations of old talent management approaches and how the on-demand sector is emerging as a new solution.
The document discusses the importance of employer branding and total immersion of a company's brand within its culture and employees. It argues that skills shortages are a major challenge for employers and are increasing competition for talent. To attract the best employees, companies need to think seriously about how they distinguish themselves through their brand. An effective employer brand must be aligned with the company's broader external brand and reflected internally through its culture. For the brand to be powerful, employees must truly embody the brand in their work and advocacy. This requires collaboration between marketing and HR to immerse the entire organization in living the brand identity.
Talent Pipelining - You're Not as Attractive as You Think You AreLindsey Barnett
This document discusses talent pipelining, which is a proactive approach to recruitment where organizations identify critical roles, understand their employer brand, and build a pipeline of pre-qualified candidates. It notes that talent has more choice now and organizations are not always as attractive to candidates as they think. It also provides statistics on talent shortages globally and in Australia. The document emphasizes identifying critical roles to focus on, separating sourcing from recruiting roles, and communicating an authentic employer brand to engage both active and passive candidates.
As per Towers Watson's research, 56 % of employees in India believe they must leave their organization to advance to a better job. Comparative figures stand at 43% for the United States, 41 % percent for the United Kingdom, 38 % for China and 37 % for Germany. This clearly suggests that a large number of employees in India have come to seriously consider job-hopping as a means to advance their careers.
The Forum for In-house Recruitment Managers (The FIRM) and The Write Research Company have partnered on the development of this Strategic Talent Acquisition Report designed to form an analysis of the on-going transformation of resourcing strategy and practice in the UK. The Report focuses on the following areas:
- The increasing strategic importance of talent acquisition
- Key priorities for Resourcing professionals
- Measuring the effectiveness of talent acquisition strategies
- The capability and expertise of in-house teams
- The development of talent pipelines aligned to workforce plans
- Career pathways for in-house Resourcing professionals
Strategic People Management for the 21st CenturyAdrian Boucek
The challenge from an HR standpoint is that 20th century tools and approaches don’t work in the fast-changing, 21st century workplace. Strategic people management – where HR initiatives are directly tied to business goals – is critical.
This report is for managers, human resourcing and owners of technology companies, or those responsible for a technology department. The purpose of the report is to highlight ways of retaining technical talent.
This document summarizes strategies for managing talent and workforce costs during an economic downturn. It discusses conducting a strategic role assessment to identify top performers in critical roles. It also recommends repositioning the workforce through comprehensive planning, including global sourcing, recruiting talent with needed skills, and creating meaningful work and career opportunities to engage employees. Keeping employees engaged and supporting their well-being is important for competitiveness during difficult times.
Bill was also on the Board of Directors for the St.Vincent DePaul Foodbank in Roseville California helping with the fund raising and meals to the poor program. While based in Northern California he was successful in fund raising programs for the Crusade of Mercy and helped Father Dan Madigan at the Sacramento Food Bank also. For 2008, Bill is a member of the Board for WORKTEC on also an Advisory Board Member for Boys and Girls Club for Metro Atlanta-Clayton County Chapter. See www.worktec.biz or www.bgcma.org . Bill is also on the Board of Directors for the Southeastern Warehouse Association & represents Georgia for 2010-2012.
Bill Stankiewicz
Vice President and General Manager
Shippers Warehouse
Email: williams@shipperswarehouse.com
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This white paper examines the topic of employee happiness and engagement. It discusses how employee turnover and motivation impact business metrics like revenue and culture. While compensation is an important driver of engagement, employees also value work-life balance. Some companies are trying to improve engagement through perks, workplace flexibility, and creating positions focused on talent management and happiness. Tracking engagement allows companies to identify issues and priorities for building strategies to retain top talent.
Mc Kinsey Making Talent A Strategic Priorityina_rasheva
Making talent a strategic priority remains an ongoing challenge for companies. While many have invested heavily in HR systems, talent issues are still not adequately addressed and seen as a long-term strategic issue requiring senior management attention. There are also several external factors like demographic changes, globalization, and the rise of knowledge workers that are intensifying the war for talent. Companies also bear some responsibility due to short-term thinking that diverts attention from long-term talent planning. Moving forward, companies need to view talent management as a core business strategy and address the needs of talent at all levels, not just top performers.
With a real and looming talent shortage in manufacturing, business owners need to consider beefing up their ability to hire and retain women to fill critical roles. Copywriter Kathy Fawcett creates compelling content using proprietary Kelly Services research on what women really want in the workplace.
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AskXX Pitch Deck Course: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction
Welcome to the Pitch Deck Course by AskXX, designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills required to create a compelling pitch deck that will captivate investors and propel your business to new heights. This course is meticulously structured to cover all aspects of pitch deck creation, from understanding its purpose to designing, presenting, and promoting it effectively.
Course Overview
The course is divided into five main sections:
Introduction to Pitch Decks
Definition and importance of a pitch deck.
Key elements of a successful pitch deck.
Content of a Pitch Deck
Detailed exploration of the key elements, including problem statement, value proposition, market analysis, and financial projections.
Designing a Pitch Deck
Best practices for visual design, including the use of images, charts, and graphs.
Presenting a Pitch Deck
Techniques for engaging the audience, managing time, and handling questions effectively.
Resources
Additional tools and templates for creating and presenting pitch decks.
Introduction to Pitch Decks
What is a Pitch Deck?
A pitch deck is a visual presentation that provides an overview of your business idea or product. It is used to persuade investors, partners, and customers to take action. It is a concise communication tool that helps to clearly and effectively present your business concept.
Why are Pitch Decks Important?
Concise Communication: A pitch deck allows you to communicate your business idea succinctly, making it easier for your audience to understand and remember your message.
Value Proposition: It helps in clearly articulating the unique value of your product or service and how it addresses the problems of your target audience.
Market Opportunity: It showcases the size and growth potential of the market you are targeting and how your business will capture a share of it.
Key Elements of a Successful Pitch Deck
A successful pitch deck should include the following elements:
Problem: Clearly articulate the pain point or challenge that your business solves.
Solution: Showcase your product or service and how it addresses the identified problem.
Market Opportunity: Describe the size, growth potential, and target audience of your market.
Business Model: Explain how your business will generate revenue and achieve profitability.
Team: Introduce key team members and their relevant experience.
Traction: Highlight the progress your business has made, such as customer acquisitions, partnerships, or revenue.
Ask: Clearly state what you are asking for, whether it’s investment, partnership, or advisory support.
Content of a Pitch Deck
Pitch Deck Structure
A pitch deck should have a clear and structured flow to ensure that your audience can follow the presentation.
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2. Executive summary
Despite the continuing caution exercised by many developing candidates with potential becomes the
organizations amid ongoing economic uncertainty, a norm rather than the exception.
substantial proportion of employers around the globe
The Talent Shortage research results for 2012 are
identify a lack of available skilled talent as a continuing
similar in many ways to the 2011 results. However,
drag on business performance. ManpowerGroup’s 2012
the world is a much different place than it was one
Talent Shortage Survey, the seventh in the annual series,
year ago, and there are several notable differences.
explores the extent to which employers in the world’s
To begin with, skilled trades workers are once again
leading economies are having difficulty filling talent;
identified as the most difficult position to fill globally
what jobs are most difficult to fill and why; concern over
after slipping to the third spot in 2011.
stakeholder impact; and what strategies employers are
pursuing to overcome the talent shortage. The most surprising response, however, involves
the percentage of employers who indicate unfilled
In this year’s research, over a third of the employers
positions are expected to have little or no impact on
we surveyed told us they were unable to find the
key constituents, such as customers and investors;
talent their organizations need. That so many
this proportion has grown considerably—from 36%
employers continue to identify talent shortages as
in 2011 to 56% in 2012.
a barrier to their business goals defies prevailing
logic, especially when viewed against the high levels The reason behind this shift in perceived impact is
of unemployment in many economies—particularly puzzling. However, this finding could be revealing
among young adults. However, we asked a new normal. For example, employers were
employers to identify why they were experiencing understandably cautious in the aftermath of the
problems filling positions in their organizations. recession, and responded to declining revenues
Overwhelmingly, a lack of available candidates with by allocating their resources—both financial
the right technical expertise and employability skills and human—cautiously. And although many
continues to vex employers. organizations have emerged from the challenges
of the recession operating at new levels of
This talent mismatch will continue to challenge efficiency, they evidently remain reluctant to add
employers. In the Human Age, companies will employees at greater expense, or without proof
have to navigate the continued growth of emerging that additional talent will provide long-term benefits.
markets, globalization, and the expanded use of This is, in part, why hiring has not kept pace with
increasingly sophisticated and rapidly changing the overall economic recovery—organizations
technologies. Emerging trends put unprecedented have become more comfortable and adept at
value on talent as the driver of business success. conducting business in an uncertain environment
This will only increase the competition for proven, where systematic shortages of talent persist. They
talented employees with skills employers need. are increasingly utilizing contingent workers to
Furthermore, individuals with in-demand skills introduce more flexibility to their workforce to deal
will become more selective as they evaluate their with see-sawing demand. Since they believe the
employment options, compelling companies to talent challenges will persist, rather than focus on
develop better recruitment and retention strategies. solving complex talent management issues, they are
Similarly, this lack of talent will force organizations to instead focusing on other areas of the business for
adopt a new mindset regarding talent development, competitive advantage. However, for those companies
where upskilling their existing employees and that maintain a longer-term view and realize that their
2012 Talent Shortage Survey Research Results 2
3. Executive Summary
talent will differentiate them from their competitors, Other highlights from this year’s survey include:
they will likely gain a major competitive advantage over
• Worldwide, talent shortages are most acute in
those who choose to put talent management on the
the Asia Pacific region, with particular difficulties
back burner. As we have only been tracking “impact”
faced by employers in Japan, where an aging
in the research for two years, only time will tell if
workforce is exacerbating the issue. Among a
confidence operating with systematic talent shortages
subset of this region’s employers who are most
is truly the new norm in business.
concerned about inadequate talent supply,
Nonetheless, failure to understand the impact unfilled soft skills deficits among IT and Engineering
positions can have on the client experience and candidates are a current challenge.
stakeholders, (and remember that an organization’s • Skilled trades positions are currently the most
employees should be counted among this group) is difficult to fill in Europe, the Middle East and
a monumental mistake. Organizations cannot remain Africa (EMEA), while employers in the Americas
in denial about the long-term impact of talent on find engineering posts the hardest to fill. For the
their businesses. Leaving positions unfilled may be a sixth consecutive year, Asia Pacific employers
short-term solution that organizations feel they can name the sales representative category as the
endure at present and one that will boost the balance
most challenging role to fill.
sheet, however, as the shortage of specific skill sets
• Despite the ongoing level of talent shortages,
becomes even more acute, it is also a short-sighted,
compared to last year employers express
unsustainable approach to addressing talent shortages
notably less concern about the impact
in the Human Age.
shortages have on key stakeholders such as
Signs that talent shortages are here to stay also customers and investors. This surprising finding
highlight a key difference between the 2011 and may represent a new normal.
2012 surveys. In 2011, only 24% of employers
• Environmental and organizational factors are
named the “Lack of available applicants/no
important concerns for all businesses suffering
applicants” as the most common reason for
from talent gaps, regardless of where the
difficulty filling jobs. In 2012, that percentage
shortage lies. The top reason employers say
jumped to 33%. An equal percentage named “Lack
they can’t fill roles is simply an overall lack
of technical competencies/hard skills”—in particular
of applicants; the second is the candidate-
the lack of industry-specific qualifications in both
based factor that applicants lack the technical
professional and skilled trades categories—up from
competencies, or hard skills, required for the role.
22% in 2011. Environmental factors, such as this
lack of available applicants, may force organizations • Employers are becoming slightly more proactive
to counter Human Age trends with proactive, about closing skills gaps—more employers seek
innovative and flexible workforce management to address talent shortages by providing training
strategies. These strategies are likely to include and development for existing Staff than was
focusing on the skills development of existing Staff. the case in 2011, particularly among employers
In fact, the 2012 research indicates that a growing saying that talent shortages are having a high
percentage of employers are addressing their talent impact on their businesses.
shortages by upskilling current Staff and promoting • More organizations are adopting
Staff who demonstrate the potential to grow and ManpowerGroup’s “teachable fit” approach by
develop, particularly among those employers who hiring individuals without all of the prerequisite
report that talent shortages are having a high job skills, but who have the potential to learn
impact on their businesses. and grow into the specific job role.
2012 Talent Shortage Survey Research Results 3
4. Global
GLOBAL
For the 2012 Talent Shortage Survey, ManpowerGroup than in EMEA. The highest proportion of employers
researched the views of more than 38,000 employers in reporting difficulty filing jobs is in Japan where 81%
41 countries and territories. This is the seventh annual indicate that this is an issue. Notable shortages
survey exploring the impact of talent shortages on the are also reported in other Asia Pacific markets,
global labor market and how employers are responding including Australia (50%), India (48%) and New
to the challenges raised by the lack of available talent Zealand (48%). In the Americas, the most urgent
in specific job categories. A total of 38,077 interviews talent shortage is reported in Brazil, where 71% of
were conducted by phone with employers in three employers identify difficulty sourcing employees with
regions during Quarter 1 2012, including 10,232 in the the relevant profile. In the U.S., 49% of employers
Americas, 8,786 in Asia Pacific and 19,059 in Europe, report difficulties filling jobs. In EMEA, meanwhile,
the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). talent shortages are perceived as a less critical
issue; recovery has yet to fuel meaningful employer
Difficulty filling jobs
hiring intentions, with the proportion of employers
Against the backdrop of the slow-paced recovery in reporting difficulty filling jobs falling below the global
the global economy, around one in three employers average in 15 of the 23 EMEA countries. (Figure
(34%) continue to experience difficulties filling 2) Yet, even in Greece where the debt crisis has
vacancies due to lack of available talent. The severely shaken employer confidence, nearly one
proportion is unchanged when compared with out of four employers tells us they have difficulty
2011, and is four percentage points above the sourcing talent to fill vacant roles.
level reported in 2009, at the height of the global
The percentage of employers reporting difficulties
financial crisis. (Figure 1) While the percentage has
filling specific job roles remains relatively consistent
not reached pre-crisis levels, results show a gradual
over time among some of the world’s leading
tightening of the global labor market.
economies. For example, in Japan, the proportion
Talent supply and demand issues are generally more has remained between 76% and 81% in each of the
acute in the Asia Pacific and the Americas regions past three years, while in the UK the proportion has
Figure 1
Global: % having difficulty filling jobs
80%
60%
40% 41%
31% 31% 34% 34%
40% 30%
20%
0%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
2012 Talent Shortage Survey Research Results 4
5. Global
Figure 2
% having difficulty filling jobs
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71%
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25%
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Japan
Brazil
Bulgaria
Australia
U.S.
India
New Zealand
Taiwan
Panama
Romania
Argentina
Mexico
Germany
Turkey
Peru
Austria
Singapore
Poland
Guatemala
Sweden
Israel
Hong Kong
Costa Rica
Global Average
Hungary
Colombia
France
Switzerland
Belgium
Slovenia
Canada
Greece
China
Norway
Slovakia
Italy
Czech Republic
UK
South Africa
Spain
Netherlands
Ireland
ranged from 9% to 15%. Elsewhere, however, there has resulted in the decline of vocational/technical
is notably more volatility, particularly in India, where programs—both curricula and enrollments have
the proportion increased from 16% to 67% between eroded over the past several decades. In addition,
2010 and 2011 only to fall back to 48% in 2012. with fewer new workers to offset current retirements
Only in France does the survey reveal a noteworthy in the skilled trades, many economies will face
increase in the number of employers struggling to continued shortages in the future.
find appropriate talent with the proportion increasing
from 20% to 29%. Conversely, beleaguered Italian The second most in-demand category is
employers report a considerably less pressing talent engineering Staff which rises from fourth place in
shortage, with the proportion declining from 29% in 2011. Mechanical, electrical and civil engineers are
2011 to 14% this year. (Figure 3) most often identified in short supply by employers.
This finding continues to highlight the lack of
Most Difficult Positions to Fill focus on developing STEM (science, technology,
At a global level, vacancies for skilled trades engineering and math) skills in many economies
workers top the list of the most difficult positions to around the world. Similar to the situation in the
fill. Skilled trades Staff topped the list from 2008 to skilled trades, demand is simply outstripping supply.
2010, were displaced to third position in 2011, but Sales representatives are the third most sought
returned to the top in 2012. This should come as no after category (down from second in 2011) and the
surprise. As educational systems around the world role’s continued presence in the top 10 is a result
have focused on four-year university education, this of companies continuing to seek out experienced
2012 Talent Shortage Survey Research Results 5
6. Global
Figure 3
movement across the largest global economies
81%
80%
76%
67%
2010 2011 2012
52%
49%
48%
42%
40%
40%
31%
29%
29%
29%
29%
25%
24%
23%
23%
21%
20%
16%
15%
14%
14%
11%
9%
Japan U.S. India Germany France Canada China Italy UK
sales people who can help drive revenue growth. widespread they do not statistically surface to the
Sales representatives are followed by technicians top of the list.
in fourth place (down from the top spot in 2011).
Impact on stakeholders
IT Staff roles are evidently more of a challenge for
employers to source this year, with this type of All employers who indicated they face talent
employee now ranked fifth, up from eighth in 2011. shortages, and identified a specific talent category
New technology trends, such as cloud computing, as the most difficult to fill, were asked how failure
to fill these vacancies would likely affect key
will continue to present a challenge for employers
constituents such as customers and investors.
as they seek to keep the latest IT skills in their
Overall, 13% of employers worldwide believe
workforce. (Figure 4)
that unfilled vacancies have a high impact on
Employers also report increasing demand for stakeholders, and a further 29% think there is a
accounting and finance Staff and professional medium impact. However, the majority of employers
drivers, with candidates in both categories moving feel there is little (31%) or no impact (25%).
up the list year-over-year, while the eighth and
When compared with 2011, employers are notably
ninth-placed categories—management/executives
less concerned about how unfilled vacancies will
and laborers—both slip down the rankings. As in
impact customers and other stakeholders. Last
2011, secretarial, administrative and support Staff
year, a clear majority said this had a medium or high
place tenth in the rankings. It is important to note
impact (57%) compared to just over two-fifths this
that just because a particular role did not make
year (42%). (Figure 5)
employers’ top 10 most difficult-to-fill list it does not
mean that those jobs are not in demand. Specific There could be a reason for this drastic change.
industry sectors may have niche talent shortages Having been tested by the latest recession,
that are very acute, but because they are less organizations have become more comfortable
2012 Talent Shortage Survey Research Results 6
7. Global
Figure 4
Global: Top 10 Jobs Employers Are Having Difficulty Filling
1 | Skilled Trades Workers 6 | Accounting & Finance Staff
2 | Engineers 7 | Drivers
3 | Sales Representatives 8 | Management/Executives
4 | Technicians 9 | Laborers
Secretaries, PAs,
5 | IT Staff 10 | Administrative Assistants &
Office Support Staff
Figure 5
Global: impact on stakeholders
2012 2011
13%
High impact
20%
29%
Medium impact
37%
Low impact
31%
25%
25%
No impact
11%
2%
Don’t know
7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
and adept at conducting business in an uncertain issues, they are instead focusing on other areas
environment where systematic shortages of talent of the business for competitive advantage. Other
persist. They are increasingly utilizing contingent ManpowerGroup research suggests that many
workers to introduce more flexibility to their employers still have the attitude that talent is
workforce to deal with see-sawing demand. Since plentiful and can be “bought” wherever and
they believe the talent challenges will persist, rather whenever it is needed. This attitude could also be
than focus on solving complex talent management coloring employers’ perception regarding the impact
2012 Talent Shortage Survey Research Results 7
8. Global
of talent supply on their businesses. Only time will The second key reason employers give to explain
tell whether the data is revealing a new normal their difficulty sourcing qualified candidates is a
regarding how employers perceive the impact of lack of technical competencies in the workforce.
talent shortages. This is an issue for 36% in the Americas, 34%
in EMEA and 29% in Asia Pacific. This challenge
Reasons for difficulty filling jobs
comprises a number of different factors which
Employers cite a variety of causes behind their summarize an overall definition of “hard skills.”
inability to fill jobs, ranging from undesirable Typically, employers are referring to a shortage of
geographic locations, to candidates looking for candidates with industry-specific qualifications, both
more pay than employers were offering. However, for professional roles (16%) and skilled trades roles
our research reveals one of the two most frequently (11%). The category also includes other specific
reported reasons why employers say they have hard skills ranging from the ability to speak a foreign
difficulty filling vacancies is a simple lack of language to IT capabilities and machine-operation
available applicants in their local labor market. This skills. (Figure 7) In fact, analysis of the subset of
structural market issue is more common in the employers saying that talent shortages are having
Americas (36%) and Asia Pacific (35%), but is also a high impact on their businesses reveals that the
a significant issue in EMEA (30%). In each region, lack of hard skills in IT and engineering candidates
particular countries stand out for lack of available is their biggest concern.
applicants. The biggest applicant shortage in the
One in four employers (24%) globally says lack of
Americas region is in the U.S., where 55% say this
experience in general is an underlying reason for
is a factor, while in Asia Pacific, employers in New
the talent shortages they face, with employers in
Zealand (50%) and Taiwan (46%) report the most
the U.S. (44%), Turkey (43%), Hungary (43%) and
difficulty. The most pressing candidate shortage in
Brazil (40%) most often citing this issue. Another
EMEA is reported by employers in Austria (67%) 18% select categories classified as employability
and Switzerland (62%). (Figure 6) skills or soft skills gaps where candidates are felt
Figure 6
Global: reasons for difficulty filling jobs
Lack of available applicants/
no applicants 33%
Lack of technical
competencies (hard skills) 33%
Lack of experience 24%
Lack of employability skills
(soft skills) 18%
Looking for more pay than
is offered 13%
Candidate unwilling to work
‘part-time’/‘contingent’ roles 4%
Undesirable geographic
location 4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
2012 Talent Shortage Survey Research Results 8
9. Global
Figure 7
Global: technical Skills Deficiencies (hard skills)
Industry-specific qualifications/
certifications—professional 16%
Industry-specific qualifications/
certifications—skilled trades 11%
Operating mechanical/
industrial equipment 3%
Computer/IT skills 3%
Speaking/verbal skills 3%
Foreign language 3%
0% 10% 20%
Figure 8
Global: Employability Skills Deficiencies (soft skills)
Interpersonal skills 6%
Enthusiasm/motivation 6%
Collaboration/team work 4%
Professionalism (e.g. personal
appearance, punctuality) 4%
Flexibility/adaptability/agility 4%
Ability to deal with ambiguity/
complexity 3%
Attention to detail 3%
Problem solving & decision
making 3%
0% 10% 20%
to be lacking. These soft skills deficiencies are most additional training for current Staff and boosting
prevalent in the Asian countries of Japan (70%) and compensation, to partnering with educational
Taiwan (67%). Among the most commonly identified institutions to provide candidates with the essential
soft skills employers found lacking are interpersonal skills that organizations cannot impart on their
skills and enthusiasm/motivation. (Figure 8) own. But their responses clearly point to a need for
solutions that help them close specific skills gaps
Overcoming talent shortages
that handicap efforts to drive their organizations
Employers were asked what strategies they are forward. In addition, the percentage of employers
implementing to overcome the difficulty of filling adopting the top three strategies to overcome talent
jobs. Responses vary widely, from providing strategies all increased from last year and suggests
2012 Talent Shortage Survey Research Results 9
10. Global
that more companies are now feeling enough pain particularly challenging, particularly in Hungary
to begin doing something about it. (38%), the U.S. (37%), Italy (30%) and Japan (27%).
A further 8% offer increased starting salaries to
One in four employers (25%) actively provide further attract candidates. This “pay more” approach is
training to existing team members, a proportion being implemented most often in China (27%),
which increases from 21% in 2011. Countries with the U.S. and Panama (16%) and Slovakia (15%).
the highest incidence of boosting training efforts Three further strategies are each indicated by 7%
include Mexico (49%), Turkey (48%), Peru (48%) of employers: offering enhanced benefits packages
and Brazil (46%). The second most common including a sign-on bonus; increasing the focus
strategy to address the talent shortage is expanding on improving the organization’s talent pipeline;
and partnering with educational institutions to
the candidate search outside the immediate region
create a curriculum more closely aligned with their
(12%); employers in the United States (28%),
organization’s talent needs. (Figure 9)
Taiwan (23%) and Spain (21%) most often employ
this strategy. Ranking third is appointing people An analysis of the subset of companies feeling
who do not currently have the skills for the role, the greatest impact from talent gaps indicates
but show potential to learn and grow (12%). This that these are the companies doing the most to
approach of finding individuals who are a “teachable close those gaps. Compared to the norm, these
fit” is most common in the United States (36%), organizations are prioritizing the development of
Taiwan (31%), South Africa (30%) and Bulgaria skills in-house and focusing on retaining employees
(26%). Almost one in ten (9%) employers focus in positions where recruitment is difficult, rather than
on Staff retention in roles where recruitment is focusing on external recruitment.
Figure 9
Global: Strategies Employed to Overcome the Talent Shortage
Providing additional training and
development to existing Staff 25%
Broadening search outside of
local region 12%
Appointing people without job
skills currently, but do have 12%
potential to learn/grow
Focusing more on Staff retention in
jobs where recruitment is difficult 9%
Increasing starting salaries 8%
Enhancing benefits packages,
including signing bonus 7%
Increasing the focus on
improving pipeline 7%
Partnering with educational
institutions to create curriculum 7%
aligned to talent needs
0% 10% 20% 30%
2012 Talent Shortage Survey Research Results 10
11. Americas
AMERICAS
ManpowerGroup surveyed 10,232 employers in filling vacancies in seven of the 10 countries. The
the Americas region, covering Argentina, Brazil, proportion of Peruvian employers reporting hiring
Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, difficulties increases by 31 percentage points,
Panama, Peru and the U.S., during Quarter 1 2012. and increases of 14 and 11 percentage points
are reported by Brazilian and Panamanian
Difficulty filling jobs
employers, respectively.
Finding the right candidates to fill job vacancies
is becoming increasingly difficult, according to Most difficult positions to fill
employers in the Americas. This year, 41% report For the first time in the series of seven annual Talent
this kind of difficulty, up from 37% in 2011 and Shortage Surveys, employers in the Americas report
34% in 2010. Indeed, the proportion reporting engineering roles are the most difficult to fill across
hiring difficulties is at its highest since 2007, before the region. The engineering category moves into
the credit crunch and the weaker economy led the top spot having been ranked fourth in 2011.
to diminished employer hiring demand. Overall, While the role does not top the list in any country,
employers in the Americas report greater levels of it ranks second in Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica
difficulty in filling jobs than their global counterparts and the U.S. The technician category was regarded
with those in eight of 10 countries reporting greater by employers across the region as the most difficult
difficulty in filling jobs than the global mean (34%). to fill each year from 2008 to 2011, but is now
(Figure 10) ranked second. This year, the technician role tops
employers’ most-wanted lists in Argentina, Brazil,
The most acute shortages are reported in Brazil,
Colombia and Guatemala. (Figure 11)
where 71% of employers face this issue, followed
by the U.S. (49%) and Panama (47%). Meanwhile, According to employers in the Americas, particularly
talent shortages are somewhat less pressing in those in Costa Rica, sales representatives are
both Canada (25%) and Colombia (33%). Year- the third most difficult-to-fill skills category, down
over-year, employers report greater difficulty from second in 2011. Similarly, skilled trades
Figure 10
AMERICAS: % having difficulty filling jobs
80%
62%
60% 70%
40% 41% 41%
36% 34% 37%
40% 31%
20% 30% 31% 34% 34%
28%
0%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
2012 Talent Shortage Survey Research Results 11
12. Americas
Figure 11
americas: Top 10 Jobs Employers Are Having Difficulty Filling
Secretaries, PAs,
1 | Engineers 6 | Administrative Assistants &
Office Support Staff
2 | Technicians 7 | Accounting & Finance Staff
3 | Sales Representatives 8 | Drivers
4 | Skilled Trades Workers 9 | IT Staff
5 | Production Operators 10 | Laborers
Figure 12
Americas: impact on stakeholders
2012 2011
13%
High impact
24%
28%
Medium impact
37%
Low impact
42%
31%
16%
No impact
7%
1%
Don’t know
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
workers rank fourth, down from third last year, ninth to seventh; and IT Staff places ninth, entering
and according to employers they still are the the top 10 for the first time.
most difficult-to-fill roles in Canada and the U.S. Impact on stakeholders
Production operators are the fifth most difficult
Despite the rising incidence of employers in the
hiring target, up two places on 2011. Two other
Americas reporting difficulties filling vacancies, they
categories move up in the rankings in 2012: the appear to be less anxious about the impact talent
accounting and finance skills category rises from shortages have on key stakeholders such as customers
2012 Talent Shortage Survey Research Results 12
13. Americas
and investors. Overall, 41% feel the talent shortage is Reasons for difficulty filling jobs
having a high or medium impact, compared to 61% When asked to explain what lies behind the talent
in 2011. Correspondingly, the proportion feeling there shortages in their local labor markets, more than
will be low impact is up from 31% to 42%, and the a third of employers in the Americas cite the
proportion who believe talent shortages bear no impact overall lack of available applicants. The shortage
increases from 7% to 16%. (Figure 12) Regionally, of applicants is most often identified by employers
employers in Brazil (59%) and Argentina (47%) fear in the U.S. (55%), Peru (42%) and Canada (41%).
the greatest impact to stakeholders. Conversely, Even in Mexico, with the lowest regional proportion
employers who are least concerned about impact of employers reporting a shortage of applicants,
to stakeholders—citing low or no impact—are in 22% say the lack of available applicants is a
Mexico (67%) and Canada (63%). problem. (Figure 13)
Figure 13
Americas: reasons for difficulty filling jobs
Lack of available applicants/
no applicants 36%
Lack of technical
competencies (hard skills) 36%
Lack of experience 31%
Looking for more pay than
is offered 19%
Lack of employability skills
(soft skills) 15%
Candidate unwilling to work
‘part-time’/‘contingent’ roles 8%
Overqualified candidates 6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Figure 14
Americas: technical Skills Deficiencies (hard skills)
Industry-specific qualifications/
certifications—professional 19%
Industry-specific qualifications/
certifications—skilled trades 10%
Operating mechanical/
industrial equipment 4%
Computer/IT skills 4%
Foreign language 3%
0% 10% 20% 30%
2012 Talent Shortage Survey Research Results 13
14. Americas
The second-most cited reason underlying the percentage of all the countries in the region. A
region’s talent shortage is the candidates’ lack of further 19% report that they struggle to fill roles
technical competencies, otherwise known as “hard because applicants are expecting higher pay
skills.” Within this overall category, employers are rates than those offered. The pay issue is most
most likely to be referring to a lack of industry- pronounced in U.S. where over half of employers
specific professional qualifications (19%) and a lack indicate that inadequate compensation makes
of relevant skilled trades qualifications (10%). it difficult to land candidates. This suggests
(Figure 14) This issue is most pervasive in Brazil employers may need to consider paying more to
(56%) and Argentina (46%) and points to the need attract the talent they need. In addition, 15% of
to have focused programs that help individuals gain employers report that applicants lack “soft skills” or
these certifications. employability skills, such as enthusiasm/motivation
However, analysis of the subset of employers in the (5%) and professionalism (5%). (Figure 15)
Americas saying that talent shortages are having a Overcoming the talent shortage
high impact on their businesses reveals lack of hard
The most common strategy implemented by
skills is a particular problem for those organizations
employers in the Americas to address talent
seeking IT Staff. Similarly challenging is the level of
shortages is additional training and development
pay being sought by IT candidates.
for existing Staff. The proportion that adopts this
Overall lack of experience among candidates is a approach stands at 37%, up from 32% in 2011,
factor cited by 31% of employers in the Americas, and considerably more than the global average of
with those in the U.S. (44%) reporting the highest 25%. Mexican (49%) and Peruvian (48%) employers
Figure 15
Americas: Employability Skills Deficiencies (soft skills)
Enthusiasm/motivation 5%
Professionalism (e.g. personal
appearance, punctuality) 5%
Interpersonal skills 4%
Attention to detail 4%
Collaboration/team work 3%
Flexibility/adaptability/agility 3%
Ability to deal with ambiguity/ 3%
complexity
Problem solving & decision
making 3%
Learning mindset/Intellectual
curiosity 3%
Critical/analytical thinking 3%
0% 10% 20%
2012 Talent Shortage Survey Research Results 14
15. Americas
are most likely to boost training investments in particularly by employers in the U.S. (28%) and
existing Staff to help fill vacancies. On the other Mexico (14%). Meanwhile, focusing more on Staff
hand, U.S. employers are least likely to employ retention in roles that correspond to the more acute
this tactic compared to their counterparts in the talent shortage issues (13%) is also a common
region. Other common strategies include appointing strategy, and used most often in the U.S. (37%) and
people who don’t currently have the requisite job Panama (14%). Around one in ten (11%) employers
skills but have the potential to grow (18%), most offer increased starting salaries and/or partner with
often used by U.S. (36%), Mexican (22%) and Costa educational institutions to develop a curriculum
Rican (22%) employers. Broadening the candidate more in line with their organizations’ identified skills
search beyond the local region (14%) is also used, needs (10%). (Figure 16)
Figure 16
Americas: Strategies Employed to Overcome the Talent Shortage
Providing additional training and
development to existing Staff 37%
Appointing people without job
skills currently, but do have 18%
potential to learn/grow
Broadening search outside of
local region 14%
Focusing more on Staff retention in
jobs where recruitment is difficult 13%
Increasing starting salaries 11%
Partnering with educational
institutions to create curriculum 10%
aligned to talent needs
Enhancing benefits packages,
including signing bonus 8%
Increasing the focus on
improving pipeline 8%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
2012 Talent Shortage Survey Research Results 15
16. Asia Pacific
ASIA PACIFIC
The 2012 Talent Shortage Survey includes the consecutive year, Japan is ranked at the top of all
views of 8,786 employers in the Asia Pacific region. participating countries and territories, with 81%
The survey was carried out in eight countries and of employers reporting talent shortages. Australia
territories–Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, is fourth, with 50% of employers reporting talent
Japan, New Zealand, Singapore and Taiwan. shortages, followed by those in India and New
Zealand tied in sixth place at 48%. Taiwan is close
Difficulty filling jobs
behind in the top 10, with 47% reporting talent
Talent shortages continue to be a problem for almost shortages. When compared with the previous
half of employers in Asia Pacific. As in 2011, 45%
year, the most striking decline in the proportion of
say they experience difficulty filling jobs, indicating
employers reporting hiring challenges is in India,
that the post-recession hiring climate remains an
where the figure is 19 percentage points lower—
ongoing challenge from an employer perspective.
perhaps the result of weaker demand for ITeS
When compared with the first in the series of
services from Europe—while the most notable
seven annual surveys back in 2006, the proportion
increase of 4 percentage points is reported by
experiencing hiring difficulties has increased by a
employers in New Zealand.
considerable margin of 17 percentage points. The
proportion of employers reporting difficulty sourcing Most difficult positions to fill
the talent they need is also 11 percentage points
Sales representative positions continue to be the
above the global average (34%). (Figure 17)
most difficult-to-fill job roles in Asia Pacific: the
Asia Pacific countries and territories occupy five category has now topped the rankings in each of
of the top 10 places when all 41 countries and the seven years that the Talent Shortage Survey
territories that participate in the survey are ranked has been carried out. The role tops the list in both
by the percentage of those employers who report Hong Kong and Taiwan. This is due in part to the
difficulty recruiting the right people. For the second continued expansion of multinational brands in the
Figure 17
Asia Pacific: % having difficulty filling jobs
60%
45% 45%
40% 41% 41%
40%
31% 32%
33% 34% 34%
31% 30% 31%
20% 28%
0%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Global ASia Pacific
2012 Talent Shortage Survey Research Results 16
17. Asia Pacific
Figure 18
Asia Pacific: Top 10 Jobs Employers Are Having Difficulty Filling
1 | Sales Representatives 6 | Accounting & Finance Staff
2 | Engineers 7 | Management/Executives
3 | Technicians 8 | Laborers
4 | Skilled Trades Workers 9 | Researchers (R&D)
Marketing & Public
5 | IT Staff 10 | Relations Staff
region, which require sales talent to support their vacancies can have a high or medium impact on
growing footprint. Engineering roles are the second stakeholders such as customers and investors.
most difficult jobs to fill, particularly in Japan and While this proportion is down slightly from 2011
New Zealand, with this skills category moving up the (54%) it remains higher than that reported by
rankings from fourth in 2011. Third on the regional employers in the other two regions. However, there
list is the technicians category, down from second in is also a notable rise in the proportion of employers
2011 and the most difficult-to-fill job in China. Ranking who feel talent shortages have a low impact (up
fourth, skilled trades workers continue to be in great from 22% to 30%) and the percentage saying it
demand, particularly in Australia. Skilled trades roles has no impact (up from 10% to 18%). (Figure 19)
move up five places from ninth in 2011. (Figure 18) Countries in the region that are most concerned
about talent shortages impacting stakeholders are
The fifth-placed job category in 2012 is IT Staff,
Japan (84%), Hong Kong (68%) and Singapore
up from seventh last year. It should be no surprise
(65%). Conversely, Taiwanese (71%) and Indian
that IT Staff tops the list in India, as employers in
(60%) employers are least likely to believe that talent
the Indian ITeS sector continue to seek qualified
shortages will impact their stakeholders.
Staff to meet business objectives. Meanwhile,
accounting and finance Staff slip back from fifth to Reasons for difficulty filling jobs
sixth. Ranked seventh, the management/executives Lack of available applicants is the top reason
skills category moves up one place from 2011, employers give to explain why certain job titles
while the laborer category slips considerably, down remain so difficult to fill. More than one in three (35%)
from third in 2011 to eighth this year. The shortage report this as the primary source of the talent
of researcher (R&D) applicants appears to be shortages they face. The perceived lack of applicants
less of an issue in 2012, with the skills category is most acute in New Zealand (50%), Taiwan (46%)
slipping down the rankings from sixth to ninth. In and Australia (42%). Meanwhile, a complete lack of
tenth place, the marketing & public relations Staff candidates is less likely to be a concern for employers
category makes its first appearance in the top ten. in China (13%) and India (17%). (Figure 20)
Impact on stakeholders The second key reason jobs are hard to fill,
Approximately half the employers surveyed in the according to Asia Pacific employers, is related to
Asia Pacific region (49%) believe the inability to fill shortages of hard skills, or technical competencies.
2012 Talent Shortage Survey Research Results 17
18. Asia Pacific
Figure 19
Asia Pacific: impact on stakeholders
2012 2011
14%
High impact
16%
35%
Medium impact
38%
Low impact
30%
22%
18%
No impact
10%
3%
Don’t know
14%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Figure 20
Asia Pacific: reasons for difficulty filling jobs
Lack of available applicants/
no applicants 35%
Lack of technical
competencies (hard skills) 29%
Lack of employability skills
(soft skills) 28%
Lack of experience 17%
Looking for more pay than
is offered 13%
Undesirable geographic
location 6%
Poor image of business
sector/occupation 5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Nearly three in ten (29%) believe this is a key factor, cite this lack of hard skills as an issue in Japan
and employers identify a wide range of candidate (62%) and Taiwan (56%). (Figure 21)
deficiencies, including a lack of professional
qualifications specific to the industry (10%), a lack Notably, among the subset of Asia Pacific
of skilled trades qualifications (7%) and a lack of employers saying that talent shortages are having
speaking/verbal skills (7%). Employers most often a high impact on their businesses, lack of hard
2012 Talent Shortage Survey Research Results 18
19. Asia Pacific
skills among candidates are particularly problematic with concern about hard skills, employers in Japan
for employers seeking IT and engineering talent. and Taiwan are the most likely to cite lack of soft
Candidates looking for more pay than what is being skills among candidates’ shortcomings. The soft
offered also makes recruiting engineers in this skills most often identified in the region are poor
region a challenge.
interpersonal skills (12%). Employers also report
A shortage of applicants with suitable employability particular issues with enthusiasm/motivation (9%),
skills—soft skills—is highlighted as an issue by collaboration and teamwork (9%), and flexibility/
28% of Asia Pacific employers. As was the case adaptability/agility (9%). (Figure 22)
Figure 21
Asia Pacific: technical Skills Deficiencies (hard skills)
Industry-specific qualifications/
certifications—professional 10%
Industry-specific qualifications/
certifications—skilled trades 7%
Speaking/verbal skills 7%
Computer/IT skills 4%
Foreign language 4%
Commercial/business
acumen 4%
0% 10% 20%
Figure 22
Asia Pacific: Employability Skills Deficiencies (soft skills)
Interpersonal skills 12%
Enthusiasm/motivation 9%
Collaboration/team work 9%
Flexibility/adaptability/agility 9%
Problem solving & decision
making 7%
Professionalism (e.g. personal
appearance, punctuality) 6%
Attention to detail 6%
Ability to deal with ambiguity/ 6%
complexity
0% 10% 20%
2012 Talent Shortage Survey Research Results 19
20. Asia Pacific
Overcoming the talent shortage by 11%, with employers in Taiwan most likely to
Asia Pacific employers consider a range of help individuals grow into the role. No Chinese
strategies to address talent shortages, the most employers are currently using this approach but
common being additional training and development would do well to consider it as another tool to
for existing Staff. The proportion of employers combat the talent crunch. Meanwhile, 9% of
pursuing this approach is up slightly across employers indicate they have increased starting
the region from 17% in 2011 to 19% in 2012. salaries in an effort to attract applicants, led by
Employers in China (27%) and Japan (22%) are employers in China (27%). (Figure 23)
most often employing this strategy. Approximately
Furthermore, among the subset of employers
one in eight Asia Pacific employers (13%) is
prepared to recruit outside their local region to saying that talent shortages are having a high
address workforce gaps, most notably in Taiwan impact on their businesses, employers in the Asia
(23%). Interestingly, Indian employers (5%) are Pacific region—more than in any other region—are
least likely to recruit outside their local region. focusing on improving their talent pipelines, such
An additional 13% of employers say they focus as identifying high potentials, building a succession
on developing their existing pipeline of talent, led management approach, etc. More employers should
by employers in Taiwan (38%) and Japan (35%). consider this longer-term approach to developing
The “teachable fit” strategy is being implemented talent to help solve global talent mismatch.
Figure 23
Asia PAcific: Strategies Employed to Overcome the Talent Shortage
Providing additional training and
development to existing Staff 19%
Broadening search outside of
local region 13%
Increasing the focus on
improving pipeline 13%
Appointing people without job
skills currently, but do have 11%
potential to learn/grow
Increasing starting salaries 9%
Focusing more on Staff retention in
jobs where recruitment is difficult 8%
Broadening search outside
my country 8%
0% 10% 20% 30%
2012 Talent Shortage Survey Research Results 20
21. EMEA
Europe, Middle East & Africa
For the 2012 Talent Shortage Survey, the EMEA region. The most notable talent shortages
ManpowerGroup interviewed 19,059 employers are reported in Bulgaria (51%) and Romania (45%),
in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, across 23 and at least two in five employers are struggling to
different countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech fill vacancies in Germany (42%), Turkey (41%) and
Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Austria (40%). Meanwhile, hiring activity is least
Ireland, Italy, Israel, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, likely to be affected by talent shortages in Ireland
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, (2%), the Netherlands (7%), Spain (9%) and South
Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the UK. Employers Africa (10%).
in Israel and Slovakia are surveyed for the first time.
Year-over-year, employers in seven countries
Difficulty filling jobs report increasing difficulty filling vacancies, most
One in four EMEA employers (25%) reported difficulty notably in Sweden, Norway and Austria where
filling jobs due to a lack of available talent. This employers report increases of 19, 13 and 13
proportion is considerably lower than in the Americas percentage points, respectively. Meanwhile, the
(41%) and Asia Pacific (45%). The percentage is proportion of employers reporting difficulty is lower
relatively stable when compared with 2011, and in 13 countries this year, with steep declines of
the proportion of employers citing difficulty has not 18 percentage points reported by employers in
been notably greater since before the credit crunch Switzerland and a 17 percentage point decline
in Quarter 1 2008. (Figure 24) Clearly, a weaker reported in Greece.
recovery trend continues to suppress employer hiring Most difficult positions to fill
trends, making talent supply less of an issue in this
For the sixth consecutive year, employers report
region due to lukewarm demand.
that skilled trades positions are the most difficult
Despite the overall trend, pockets of acute talent type of vacancy to fill across EMEA as a whole. In
shortages are identified by employers throughout fact, employers in 16 of the 23 countries identify
Figure 24
EMEA: % having difficulty filling jobs
60%
40% 41%
40% 32% 31% 34% 34%
30%
39%
31% 31%
20%
25% 26% 25%
23%
0%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Global Emea
2012 Talent Shortage Survey Research Results 21
22. EMEA
Figure 25
EMEA: Top 10 Jobs Employers Are Having Difficulty Filling
1 | Skilled Trades Workers 6 | Laborers
2 | Engineers 7 | IT Staff
3 | Sales Representatives 8 | Accounting & Finance Staff
4 | Technicians 9 | Chefs/Cooks
5 | Drivers 10 | Management/Executives
skilled trades positions as their first or second most PAs/office support workers—drop out of the top
challenging position to fill. Skilled trades workers 10 altogether.
have been at the top of the list in France for seven
Impact on stakeholders
consecutive years and in Germany and Italy for
six consecutive years. The second most difficult This year, EMEA employers are considerably less
positions to fill in 2012 are in engineering (climbing concerned about the impact talent shortages will
from third in 2011)—particularly in Poland and the likely have on key stakeholders, including customers
UK where engineering positions have been the most and investors. The proportion of employers who say
difficult positions to fill for two consecutive years. they see no impact has almost tripled, increasing
The sales representative category moves up one from 14% to 39%. Employers have evidently grown
place to third, with this category listed as the top accustomed to working around the dilemma.
challenge by employers in Greece, Norway and However, this may be a risky approach to ongoing
Sweden. This year, employers report comparatively talent management, and employers should not
fewer difficulties filling technician roles; however, the presume that their stakeholders will continue to
talent category remains in demand in many EMEA look past whatever shortcomings in service and
countries and only slips from second in the region to performance result from the current shortages.
fourth overall. (Figure 25) Furthermore, new business gains may be difficult
to achieve—and then sustain—if companies
The fifth-placed category on the list of most difficult
remain unwilling to commit business spend on
jobs to fill is professional drivers, up from sixth in
needed employees.
2011, and the category ranking sixth—laborers—
has also moved up the ladder, from ninth in 2011. Surprisingly, in two countries where shortages of
The IT Staff category re-enters the top 10 this year, skilled workers would normally be expected to have
and is ranked seventh. Accounting and finance a serious impact on stakeholders and handicap
roles were not listed among the top 10 difficult-to-fill continued success, more than one out of two
positions in 2011, but places eighth in 2012. Also employers in Germany and Switzerland indicate
moving up the rankings is the chefs/cooks category, that the shortage is expected to have no effect
placing ninth while the management/executive on customers and other stakeholders. However,
category slips from fifth to tenth. Two talent despite the current inadequate supply, it is entirely
categories—production operators and secretaries/ possible that traditionally robust apprenticeship
2012 Talent Shortage Survey Research Results 22
23. EMEA
Figure 26
EMEA: impact on stakeholders
2012 2011
13%
High impact
21%
25%
Medium impact
36%
Low impact
22%
24%
39%
No impact
14%
1%
Don’t know
5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
programs in both countries are providing employers Switzerland (62%), Slovakia (56%) and Slovenia
there with at least some assurances that they will (49%). Meanwhile, a lack of applicants is only
benefit from an ongoing pipeline of talent. marginally impacting employers in Romania (4%),
Sweden (5%) and Turkey (6%). Employers in
The pattern of diminishing concern with talent
Hungary and Turkey (both 43%) were most likely to
shortages is evident elsewhere, too; the proportion
cite the absence of “experienced” candidates as the
of employers reporting a high impact is down from
reason behind their talent shortages. (Figure 27)
21% to 13% year-over-year, and the percentage of
employers saying it has a medium impact declines When asked to distinguish between hard skills and
from 36% to 25%. (Figure 26) soft skills, EMEA employers indicate that the lack
of hard-skill related technical competencies are in
Reasons for difficulty filling jobs
shorter supply than soft-skill competencies. 17% of
The most frequently cited reason for talent EMEA employers most frequently identify a lack of
shortages in EMEA is a lack of technical industry-specific qualifications at the professional
competencies (hard skills) among applicants (34%). level—particularly in Romania (43%) and Spain
Even in Spain where unemployment hovers near (32%). Shortages at the skilled trades level were
23% (and near 50% for those under 25), a lack of named by 15% of employers as the most difficult
hard skills is cited by nearly six out of 10 employers hard skills to source—particularly in Romania (57%)
as their chief challenge sourcing suitable talent. and South Africa (31%). (Figure 28)
Other key reasons employers cite is simply an By far, a lack of soft skills among potential
overall lack of applicants (30%) and a lack of candidates was named by fewer employers
experience among applicants (24%). The shortage throughout EMEA than elsewhere on the globe,
of applicants is most pronounced in Austria (67%), and only occasionally named by employers as the
2012 Talent Shortage Survey Research Results 23
24. EMEA
reason behind their difficulty accessing suitable employers in the region were a lack of enthusiasm
talent. Approximately one in ten (11%) employers and motivation (4%) and a lack of professionalism
reported that candidates lacking soft skills—such as (3%). The overall lack of soft skills was most
planning, organizing and collaborating—were at the often named as a barrier to hiring by employers
root of their concerns. When soft skills were cited, in Bulgaria (23%), Italy (22%) and Turkey (27%).
the most common shortcomings mentioned by (Figure 29)
Figure 27
EMEA: reasons for difficulty filling jobs
Lack of technical
competencies (hard skills) 34%
Lack of available applicants/
no applicants 30%
Lack of experience 24%
Lack of employability skills
(soft skills) 11%
Looking for more pay than
is offered 9%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Figure 28
EMEA: technical Skills Deficiencies (hard skills)
Industry-specific qualifications/
certifications—professional 17%
Industry-specific qualifications/
certifications—skilled trades 15%
Foreign language 3%
0% 10% 20%
Figure 29
EMEA: Employability Skills Deficiencies (soft skills)
Enthusiasm/motivation 4%
Professionalism (e.g. personal 3%
appearance, punctuality)
Interpersonal skills 2%
Collaboration/team work 1%
Flexibility/adaptability/agility 1%
0% 10%
2012 Talent Shortage Survey Research Results 24
25. EMEA
Among the subset of EMEA employers indicating the Eurozone to move fluidly from one country to
that talent shortages are having a high impact on another in pursuit of work opportunities.
their businesses, engineering candidates’ hard
An identical percentage of employers (9%) express
skills deficiencies are of most concern, while
a willingness to appoint people who do not currently
the perceived lack of soft skills is the main issue
have relevant skills but who demonstrate the
concerning accounting and finance candidates.
potential to learn and grow. This is particularly true
Overcoming the Talent Shortage in South Africa where 30% of employers say they
EMEA employers identify a number of methods their are willing to help promising candidates grow into a
organizations use to address the talent shortages role. In 7% of cases, employers are focusing more
they face. As in the Americas and Asia Pacific, on Staff retention in key areas of talent shortage
offering training and development to existing and 6% are offering enhanced benefits packages
employees is by far the most commonly used including signing bonuses. As is the case in the Asia
approach, cited by more than one in five EMEA Pacific region, only 6% of EMEA employers indicate
employers (21%)—slightly up from 19% in 2011.
that they partner with local education providers to
Other strategies adopted by around one in ten
create a curriculum more closely aligned with their
(9%) employers include expanding the search for
talent needs. However, this may be because many
candidates outside of their local region. However,
this proportion is lower than elsewhere on the globe organizations throughout EMEA respond to the
and may be indicative of the general sluggishness challenge internally, taking a more independent and
of the labor market throughout much of EMEA— proactive approach to training the talent they need
especially given the ability of many candidates in in order to fill specific skills gaps. (Figure 30)
Figure 30
EMEA: Strategies Employed to Overcome the Talent Shortage
Providing additional training
and development to existing 21%
Staff
Broadening search outside of
local region 9%
Appointing people without job
skills currently, but do have 9%
potential to learn/grow
Focusing more on Staff retention
in jobs where recruitment is 7%
difficult
Enhancing benefits packages,
including signing bonus 6%
Partnering with educational
institutions to create curriculum 6%
aligned to talent needs
Increasing starting salaries 5%
Broadening search outside of
my country 4%
0% 10% 20% 30%
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26. Appendix
Appendix
Americas
Argentina: % having difficulty filling jobs
Argentina: Top 10 Jobs Employers Are Having Difficulty Filling
100%
59 64 60 47 49 55
1 | Technicians 6 | IT Staff
80%
60% 2 | Engineers 7 | Production Operators
53 51
40% 45 Customer Service
41 40 3 | Skilled Trades Workers 8 | Representatives &
36 Customer Support
20%
Secretaries, PAs,
4 | Administrative Assistants & 9 | Laborers
Office Support Staff
0%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
% having difficulty % Not having difficulty 5 | Accounting & Finance Staff 10 | Drivers
Argentina joined survey in 2007.
Brazil: % having difficulty filling jobs
Brazil: Top 10 Jobs Employers Are Having Difficulty Filling
100%
36 43 29
1 | Technicians 6 | Accounting & Finance Staff
80%
71
60% 64 2 | Skilled Trades Workers 7 | Sales Representatives
57
40%
3 | Engineers 8 | IT Staff
20%
4 | Drivers 9 | Laborers
0%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
% having difficulty % Not having difficulty 5 | Production Operators 10 | Mechanics
Brazil joined survey in 2010.
Canada: % having difficulty filling jobs
Canada: Top 10 Jobs Employers Are Having Difficulty Filling
100%
34 64 69 76 79 71 75
1 | Skilled Trades Workers 6 | Management/Executives
80%
60% 66 2 | Engineers 7 | Teachers
40%
3 | Sales Representatives 8 | Laborers
36
31 29
20% 24 25
21
4 | Drivers 9 | IT Staff
0%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
% having difficulty % Not having difficulty 5 | Technicians 10 | Mechanics
Colombia: % having difficulty filling jobs Colombia: Top 10 Jobs Employers Are Having Difficulty Filling
100%
61 65 75 67
1 | Technicians 6 | Management/Executives
80%
60% 2 | Production Operators 7 | Accounting & Finance Staff
40% Customer Service
39 3 | Representatives & 8 | IT Staff
35 Customer Support
33
20% 25
4 | Engineers 9 | Drivers
0%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Secretaries, PAs,
% having difficulty % Not having difficulty 5 | Administrative Assistants & 10 | Receptionists
Office Support Staff
Colombia joined survey in 2009.
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