Highlights from the 2013 Talent Shortage Survey include:
• Almost one in five employers who are facing talent shortages at present say this is having a high impact
on their organization’s ability to meet client needs
• Business performance is most likely to be impacted by talent shortages in terms of reduced client
service capability and reduced competitiveness, according to hiring managers
• The most acute talent shortages are reported by employers in Japan, Brazil, India, Turkey and Hong Kong
• Employers in the Americas report the most difficulty filling technician posts, while the hardest-to-fill
vacancies in Asia Pacific are for sales representatives. EMEA employers report greatest difficulty sourcing
skilled trades talent
• A lack of candidates with technical competencies such as professional qualifications and skilled trades
experience are the most common explanations for talent shortages in both EMEA and the Americas.
However, Asia Pacific employers cite a simple lack of available candidates as the most pressing challenge
• The most likely response of employers to alleviate the talent shortages is to train and develop existing
staff to meet their needs. Employers also report that their organizations are further increasing their focus
on the talent pipeline and seeking to source talent outside established talent pools