New York (CNN Business) America's worker shortage is alive and well, much to the misfortune of US companies that need staff to keep up with demand.
The National Association of Business Economics (NABE) found that nearly half — 47% — of respondents to its Business Conditions Survey reported a shortage of skilled workers in the third quarter. That's up from 32% reporting shortages in the second quarter of the year, which already was too high for comfort. And nobody thinks the labor shortages will just disappear as 2021 turns to 2022.
From the companies' point of view, 27% cited they had not received enough applications, while 20% reported the job seekers who apply don't have the right skills.
Meanwhile, the shortage of unskilled workers declined.
tearfueledkarma on October 25th, 2021 at 16:34 UTC »
They've tried paying less and are out of ideas.
supercyberlurker on October 25th, 2021 at 16:18 UTC »
Every Tech Interview:
Them: So what skills do you have in X, Y, and Z?
Me: I have skills in X, Y, and Z. What kind of training do you offer for A, B, and C?
Them: We do not offer training in A, B, C, X, Y, or Z.
Crenorz on October 25th, 2021 at 15:29 UTC »
Time to start paying for training again for companies