Thursday, 27 December 2012

If you think you're facing a skills shortage now...


THURSDAY, 27 DECEMBER 2012

If you think  the recruitment industry is facing challenging times sourcing best-fit talent in in 2012, according to McKinsey the global skills shortage is about to take a turn for the worse.

New research from the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) suggests that by 2020, the world could have 40 million too few college-educated workers and that developing economies may face a shortfall of 45 million workers with secondary-school educations and vocational training. In advanced economies, up to 95 million workers could lack the skills needed for employment.

Read the full report here:

http://www.mckinseyquarterly.com/Talent_tensions_ahead_A_CEO_briefing_3033