According to the 2015 "Talent Shortage Survey," published by Manpower Group, 32 percent of U.S. employers report having difficulties filling job vacancies due to talent shortages. "Talent shortages are real and are not going away," said Kip Wright, senior vice president, Manpower North America.
Almost half (48%) of employers in the survey acknowledged that talent shortages have a medium to high impact on their businesses. Problems they reported include reduced competitiveness, reduced productivity, increased employee turnover, higher compensation costs, and reduced employee engagement/morale.
Manpower's report noted that skilled trade workers, drivers, sales representatives, administrative professionals, management personnel, technicians, accounting/finance professionals, and engineers are particularly difficult for businesses to find.
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