The events of the preceding two years have impacted businesses in practically every industry, and many are still experiencing the impacts today.
A recent report given by the World Economic Forum suggests that there is a global shortage of talent. According to their findings, 61% of companies reported difficulties filling key jobs last year. The impact of this shortage varies from country to country. For example, in Singapore, 45% of employers say the workforce does not have the necessary skills for open jobs, while in Germany, 75% feel their existing workforce can cover their skills gap.
COVID is only one of several international factors—including Brexit, changes in economic activity, and aging populations—that have contributed to significant labor shortages in various industries.
This blog will explore five industries struggling with a labor shortage in 2023.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing is one of the top industries suffering from a labor shortage. Over 8 million fewer workers would be needed globally in the manufacturing sector than was anticipated even before the pandemic began. The lack of qualified workers is a bigger issue today. By 2030, there may be over 2 million unfilled manufacturing positions in the United States, while the UK is experiencing the worst labor shortfall for manufacturers in more than 30 years.
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Healthcare
Healthcare professionals all across the world are at crisis levels as a result of the pandemic, and many of them are working long hours in hospitals that are understaffed and underfunded. High levels of burnout have resulted organically from this.
According to a recent US research, 31% of healthcare employees had thought about leaving their employment since the epidemic started, and 18% had resigned from their jobs. Worse yet, 19% of them said they were thinking about quitting their jobs in the healthcare industry.
According to a 2021 Mercer analysis, only 1.9 million people are anticipated to take their place in the US healthcare industry over the next five years, leaving 6.5 million unfilled positions.
In the UK, the circumstances are the same. The NHS claims that before March 2020, there was a shortfall of about 100,000 employees, and the epidemic has only worsened matters.
Supply Chain
Before and after the epidemic, the logistics industry is another one that has trouble recruiting people. More than one area of the world is experiencing this labor shortage. For instance, in the US, businesses need help filling 80,000 available trucking positions, while the UK is experiencing a shortage of over 100,00 truck drivers. In Mexico and Turkey, respectively, there will be a 24% and an 18% shortfall of drivers due to the current labor deficit.
Construction
A significant global labor shortage is also occurring in the construction industry. The shortfall effects were felt by 83% of construction enterprises in the UK, according to a poll by the recruitment industry expert Search Consultancy.
Seven of ten Spanish businesses reported declining contracts in 2021 because of a staffing shortage. In the US, Associated Builders and Contractors forecast a shortage of approximately 650,000 workers this year.
The average retirement age in the US construction industry is 61, and more than one-fifth of construction employees are currently over 45, which is a significant contributing factor to the issue. The problem will only improve as more workers retire if enough new construction workers enter the pipeline.
Another problem is that many nations’ construction industries depend heavily on foreign labor, which is in short supply now that the pandemic has compelled many workers to return home.
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Agriculture and Production
There is a labor shortage in various fields within the food and beverage industry. The enormous migration of EU workers following Brexit is frequently cited as the UK’s cause. But even while it is a contributing component, it tells part of the tale. For instance, since the pandemic’s start, more than 80% of those who have left the farming industry are British.
The UK’s historically significant reliance on European labor in the meat processing sector, which is currently struggling, is an exception. When hundreds of pigs had to be slaughtered on UK farms owing to the shortage of slaughterhouse personnel in 2021, which was mostly an Eastern European issue, the issue attracted the news.
However, there are other countries where there are shortages of personnel in the food industry. According to a recent Bloomberg story, it is reportedly also having a disastrous impact on shrimp production in Vietnam, Malaysian palm oil, and even tomato gardening in southern Italy.
What Impact Does the Labour Shortage Have?
In addition to implementing growth, prolonged labor scarcity might also affect society. For instance, product shortages have previously happened due to supply chain disruptions. The lack of workers in some regions may have also led to the closing or curtailing the hours of businesses like restaurants and retail shops.
Rising inflation is another issue being actively monitored by many analysts. Many feel that the current labor scarcity will lead to higher wages, higher prices, and a slower post-pandemic recovery. It is still debatable, however, whether the labor shortage leads to inflation. A significant catastrophe that would take years or decades to overcome could be caused by inflation if it is not controlled.
Businesses may need help to adopt emerging technology due to the labor crisis and, more especially, the skills gap. According to recent research, 64% of firms cite workforce scarcity as their top obstacle to integrating new technologies, up from 4% in 2020. The issue is that these businesses can only incorporate new technology once they have acquired the required tech-related skills.
Although the labor shortage is a significant obstacle, knowing what causes it might help your business overcome it.
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Wrapping Up
There are many implications for businesses regarding the global talent shortage. The labor shortage is causing companies to be more cautious about hiring, which can lead to slower growth. It also increases costs by forcing companies to approach a recruitment agency that can help ease the hiring process for new talent.
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