Feb 20, 2011

24.02.2011: Skills shortage no pressing issue?

Feb 20, 2011



It seem that the shortage of skilled workers, which is a pressing issue in many industries and for political bodies as well, has not made itself fully felt in the predominantly medium-sized micro- and nanotechnology companies, yet. Over a third (39%) of the companies in Europe say that the skills shortage does not affect them now, nor do they expect to be affected by the shortage during the next five years.

Source: IVAM Survey January 2011

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