- The EU is facing a shortage of workers, particularly in construction and engineering crafts, healthcare, and ICT.
- 84 percent of occupations were in shortage in one or more countries.
- New labor trends and skill requirements were among the reasons driving to this situation.
The EU countries are grappling with significant labor shortages, particularly in sectors such as construction and engineering crafts, healthcare, and information and communication technology, as revealed by the latest EURES report.
Overall, the most widespread and severe shortage occupations were similar to those in the previous report. In addition, 367 out of 436 or 84 percent of professions were in shortage in one or more countries, VisaGuide.World reports.
40 Shortage Occupations Severely Impacted by Lack of Available Workers
Of all shortage occupations, 40 of them were considered as significantly affected by the lack of available workers. The most common and severe shortages were identified among the following occupations:
- Welders and flame cutters
- Plumbers, pipefitters
- Heavy truck drivers
- Specialist doctors
- Motor mechanics
- Nursing professionals
- Waiters
- Metal, machine setters
- Floor layers, tile settlers
- Heavy truck drivers
- Roofers
- Air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics
- Nursing professionals
- Construction laborers
