Study: Almost half of all jobs unfilled in 2022
Almost half of all companies in Germany were unable to fill their vacancies for skilled workers in the first half of 2022. This is according to a study presented on Friday by the Nuremberg Institute for Employment Research (IAB).
While around 45% of vacancies for skilled workers remained unfilled across all companies, the figure was as high as 62% for micro-enterprises. In large companies, the proportion of unfilled vacancies for skilled workers was lower at 24%.
The survey also revealed major differences between different sectors. The construction industry was particularly affected, where almost two thirds of all vacancies could not be filled. Many vacancies also remained unfilled in the accommodation and catering sectors. The lowest proportion was in public administration, where one in ten vacancies remained unfilled.
According to the study, the demand for skilled workers in Germany was higher than it has been for ten years. Of the companies surveyed, around 40% reported a need for skilled workers in the first half of 2022. Ten years ago, this figure was 28%.
Researchers used data from the IAB Establishment Panel for the study. According to the IAB, around 15,000 companies take part in this representative survey every year.
The labor market struggles in Germany continue to be evident, as the study revealed that nearly half of all companies faced challenges in filling their vacancies for skilled workers in the first half of 2022. The challenge was particularly prevalent in micro-enterprises, where 62% of vacancies remained unfilled.
The labor market instability in the German labor market can be attributed in part to the increasing demand for skilled workers, with around 40% of companies reporting a need for such workers in the first half of 2022, an increase from 28% ten years ago.
Source: www.dpa.com
