Every second affected
The shortage of skilled workers is particularly noticeable in this sector
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News in August that moves us: every second company complains about a shortage of skilled workers.
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August 2, 2022
Every second company complains about a shortage of skilled workers
Whether retail, construction or service providers – in Germany there is a lack of skilled workers. According to a survey by the Munich ifo Institute, 49.7 percent of companies were affected in July. “More and more companies are having to scale back their business because they simply can’t find enough staff,” says ifo labor market expert Stefan Sauer. The previous record was 43.6 percent in April this year.
At 54.2 percent, the services sector is most affected by the shortage of skilled workers, followed by manufacturing with 44.5 percent of companies complaining about a shortage. Among them are food manufacturers with 58.1 percent. Retail was hit at 41.9 percent, construction at 39.3 percent, and wholesale saw a shortage at 36.3 percent of businesses.
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Sources used: ifo.de