44% of New Zealand employers say they can’t fill open jobs. That’s the lowest in 7 years.
The New Zealand talent shortage figure compares to a global average of 45%. Now in its 12th year, the ManpowerGroup Talent Shortage research is the largest global human capital survey of its kind.
Read on to see what's driving this skills gap and discover a new approach to the talent shortage: build, buy, borrow or bridge to ensure your workforce has the talent it needs to remain competitive in the digital age.
Globally we found that more employers than ever are struggling to fill open jobs. In New Zealand 44% say they can’t find the skills they need, and for large organisations (250+ employees) it’s even higher with 81% reporting talent shortages in 2018.
In New Zealand large companies (250+ employees) have nearly three times as much difficulty filling roles as micro firms (less than 10 employees).
Medium organisations (50-249) are feeling the pinch too, with 61% struggling to attract the skills they need. Small employers (10-49 employees) are doing slightly better, with 44% reporting skills shortages.
Skilled Trades followed by Sales Representatives and Engineers are the hardest roles to fill in New Zealand.
Lack of applicants, lack of experience, lack of required hard skills are the top drivers of talent shortages in New Zealand. As companies go digital and roles transform, finding candidates with the right blend of technical skills and human strengths, such as communication, collaboration and problem solving, is more important than ever.
Winning in the digital age demands faster, more targeted approaches than ever before. To keep pace in today’s Skills Revolution an effective talent strategy should comprise a blend of four key elements: build, buy, borrow and bridge.
INVEST IN LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT TO GROW YOUR TALENT PIPELINE
GO TO MARKET TO ATTRACT TALENT THAT CANNOT BE BUILT IN-HOUSE
CULTIVATE COMMUNITIES OF TALENT OUTSIDE THE ORGANISATION
HELP PEOPLE MOVE ON AND MOVE UP TO NEW ROLES INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE ORGANISATION
Learn how ManpowerGroup has helped organisations from around the world address their toughest talent shortage challenges.
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An organisation’s unique challenges around talent shortage requires a personalised approach. As workforce experts, ManpowerGroup New Zealand finds work for millions of people every year across 80 countries, helping hundreds of thousands of companies attract, assess, develop, and retain skilled workers.
Find out how we can help your organisation find and retain the best talent in this digital age.