Thirty-four percent of employers around the world are struggling to find qualified talent, according to the Talent Shortage Survey by ManpowerGroup.
Although 56 percent of respondents report that unfilled positions should have little or no impact on constituents, such as customers and investors, this is a jump from 36 percent in 2011.
"Talent shortages are endemic, but employers have gotten used to doing more with less and hesitate to hire until they see demand and can find talent with the specific skills they need," says Jeffrey A. Joerres, ManpowerGroup chairman and CEO. "Surprisingly, employers are now less concerned about the impact of these shortages on customers and investors, a perspective, which signals acceptance of the new normal.
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