By the Numbers: June 29, 2018
BountyJobs Bites Employers Across the Globe Struggle to Hire Those with the Right Skillset The Numbers: ManpowerGroup’s ‘2018 Talent Shortage Survey’ found that 46% of U.S. employers stated they can’t find candidates with the needed skills – this was at 32% in 2015, and is the highest level recorded since 2006. Employers in Japan reported the most difficulty at 89%, Romania at 81% and Taiwan at 78%. Our report, What's Really Behind the Employment Skills Gap, explores the controversy surrounding this topic, who it effects, and how to tackle it head-on. Around the globe, the top 10 hardest jobs to fill are: Skilled trades Sales representatives Engineers Drivers Technicians IT staff Accounting and finance staff White-collar professionals Office support staff Production operators/machine operators U.S. IT Leaders Plan to Increase Staff The Numbers: As security, cloud, and digital projects continue to expand, senior managers in the U.S. plan to increase tech talent in these areas. 60% [...]