In a context where key industries such as automotive, technology, and information are facing critical levels of scarcity, organizations need talent with specific technical competencies, but also with human skills such as adaptability, collaboration, and critical thinking.
«In this scenario, it is concerning that one in five companies is not taking measures to reverse the situation,» the report adds.
«A shared commitment is required: investing in strategies such as upskilling and reskilling, reviewing employee value propositions, and working in conjunction with the education system and the State to accelerate the development of the skills the market demands today».
Buenos Aires, March 3 (NA) – The mismatch between the skills demanded by companies and those available in the labor market continues to be a structural challenge for the country. This is the conclusion drawn by ManpowerGroup Argentina, a leading company in human capital solutions, from the Global Talent Shortage Survey, conducted with more than 39,000 employers in 41 countries, which was accessed by the Argentine News Agency.
64% of Argentine employers face difficulties in filling positions, although it is recognized that this shortage shows a slight improvement compared to the previous year. Thus, the country ranks fifth in the regional ranking.
According to the research, the industries most affected by the talent shortage are: * Automotive (83%) * Information (74%) * Technology and IT Services (72%) * Hospitality (71%)
On the other hand, the most difficult technical competencies to find are: Customer Service and Front Office; Development and application of AI models; and AI literacy.
Regarding the most important soft skills to find, they stand out: Adaptability and willingness to learn; communication, collaboration, and teamwork; and critical thinking and problem-solving.
In the face of this panorama, the survey indicates that a large part of the surveyed employers (20%) is not taking any measures to overcome the talent shortage. However, others point out that they have implemented the following strategies: Upskilling & reskilling of current employees (18%) Offering greater time flexibility (14%) Offering greater location flexibility (14%) Salary increase (12%)
In turn, the global average talent shortage is 72%. The countries with the greatest difficulties in finding qualified talent are Slovakia (87%), Greece (84%), and Japan (84%), while Finland (60%), Poland (57%), and China (48%) present the fewest challenges in this regard.
Automotive and IT, talent deficit «Although the results show a slight improvement compared to the previous year, the gap between supply and demand for skills continues to be a structural challenge for the Argentine labor market,» says Luis Guastini, General Director and President of ManpowerGroup Argentina.
