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The survey shows the dramatic global shortage of skilled workers in 2025, particularly in Germany, and the challenges involved in recruiting them.

Global shortage of skilled workers

  • 74% of employers worldwide have difficulty finding qualified talent.
  • In Germany, this figure is 86%, which is the highest proportion worldwide.
  • The shortage of skilled workers has doubled since 2014.

Skills shortage by company size

  • 89% of companies with fewer than 10 employees have recruitment problems.
  • The shortage of skilled workers varies depending on the size of the company; the global average is 73% to 76%.

Skills shortage in key industries

  • 92% in Energy & Utilities have difficulty finding talent.
  • 89% in Healthcare & Life Sciences and Information Technology report similar problems.

Qualifications that are difficult to find

  • IT & data skills are most in demand, followed by engineering (30%).
  • 42% of employers in Germany are looking for IT and data skills.

Measures against the shortage of skilled workers

  • 27% of employers offer more flexibility in working hours.
  • 23% focus on further qualification and retraining of employees.
  • 21% increase wages to attract talent.