00:00A new global report says that around 7 in 10 employers struggle to find the right fit for their roles.
00:10The supply-demand mismatch has increased dramatically over the past decade,
00:14from 40% in 2016 to 72% of managers struggling to recruit in 2026.
00:21And when it comes to specific industries, recruiting is harder in fields like IT,
00:26hospitality, health and scientific and technical services.
00:30Globally, European countries report some of the highest talent shortage rates.
00:34Slovakia is top of the list with 87%, followed by Greece and Japan with 84%,
00:41Germany and Portugal, while China, Poland, Finland and the Czech Republic show far fewer hiring problems.
00:48Now talking about the most sought-after skills, in the UK it's all about IT and artificial intelligence.
00:54Employers need people who can use AI models, develop apps or have traditional IT and data skills.
01:02France too lacks AI and IT and data savvy people, but also needs staff with manufacturing skills,
01:09sharing a similar picture with countries like Germany, Italy and Spain.
01:13However, it's not all about AI.
01:16For example, Sweden, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and Slovakia need more engineers.
01:21At the same time, logistics emerged as one of the hardest fields to recruit in Belgium, Ireland and Norway.
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