The talent crisis, an impending challenge in achieving Vision 2030’s aim of making the Kingdom the global economic hub, poses a pressing concern for Saudi Arabia. While thousands of jobs are being created through the Public Investment Fund, competition for talented professionals has reached fierce proportions. Therefore, businesses are fighting to attract and retain enough workforce to achieve their goals.
The Talent Shortage and Salary Surge
Saudi Nationalization has especially triggered this increased recruitment, sending the salary level skyrocketing. Incomes for fresh graduates in the private sector rose by 30% over just a year. Some people receive salary packages 60% higher than what they get right now. Of course, this helps the employees, but it also puts much pressure on the employers because they cannot keep pace with the salary wars.
Moreover, a 2018 study projected a shortage of 663,000 skilled workers by 2030, which could result in an unrealized revenue loss of $206.77 billion—a significant economic consequence if the talent crisis remains unaddressed.
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Strategies to Address the Crisis
- Government-Led Upskilling Initiatives
The government should lead upskilling efforts, invest in education, and provide tax incentives for companies that offer training. To help job seekers stand out, platforms that enable individuals to gain industry-specific experience should also be promoted.
- Employer Branding and People-Centric Culture
This will require investment in building a strong employer brand and a people-centric culture that can attract and retain the crème de la crème. Demonstrating a commitment to employee development is key.
- Labor and Immigration Policies
Establish a pro-business labor environment with policies conducive to attracting skills from overseas, just as UAE has adopted the visa system, bridging the gaps in this talent gap and allowing the development of the domestic workforce during this period.
- Leverage Externally Sourced Markets
Engaging global markets and recruitment agencies, which pool sources of needed talent, can fill immediate gaps, allowing domestic resources ample time for development.
Wrapping Up
While Saudi Arabia’s talent crisis presents challenges, it also provides an opportunity for transformation. Focusing on upskilling, collaborating between industry and education, and using technology for efficient recruitment would help the Kingdom bridge this gap and build a sustainable, skilled workforce to meet its Vision 2030 objectives.
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