The global problem is that it is difficult for employers to find talented workers such as responsibility, critical thinking and analysis, as well as taking the initiative, are also found in our country, almost 8 out of 10 employers. Who lacks not only social skills (soft skills), but also technical skills such as IT, engineering and sales. Indeed, it is precisely for this reason that the lack of talent is identified, or rather declared by companies in such industries as energy, housing and communal services, IT, and even tourism.

The data comes from Annual Talent Gap Review groups ManpowerGroup for 2023, which was conducted by a total of almost 39,000 employers from 41 countries, and especially for our country, shows that almost 8 out of 10 employers face serious or relative difficulties in finding specialized talent. In Greece, in particular, 77% of employers – a figure equal to the global average – report difficulty finding specialized talent.

27% of Greek employers surveyed by ManpowerGroup said that in terms of soft skills there is a lack of responsibility, reliability and discipline, and 26% report that they do not find talent with critical thinking and analysis. Leadership and social influence skills are lacking at 24%, while a similar proportion of employers say talent lacks the initiative to acquire skills. Finally, 22% believe they lack collaboration and teamwork skills.

60% of employers invest in training their existing workforce.

At the technical skill level, 23% of employers report no IT/data skills, 19% of engineers, 18% of human resources, 17% of manufacturing/manufacturing, and 15% of sales/marketing.

As for the industries facing the biggest challenge, the survey lists shortages from energy and utilities to manufacturing, medical and communications services. Specifically, 96% say they cannot find talent for the energy and utilities sector, 85% for the manufacturing and construction sector, 84% for the health and life sciences sector, 82% for communications services, 81% for the IT sector. while for the consumer goods and services (including tourism), finance and real estate and transport, supply chain and automotive sectors, the percentages are 70%, 68% and 65% respectively.

Finally, when asked how businesses themselves are coping with this challenge, 60% of employers invest in training their existing workforce, 54% in a permanent recruitment of new talent, and 45% invest in new technology. 47% report that they offer more flexibility in terms of location or time to address staffing shortages. 14% are willing to hire talent from abroad, especially in consumer goods and services (including tourism) and in health and life sciences.