Our social reality is changing rapidly. In times of climate change, the energy and mobility transition is having a massive impact on the way we live and work, both on a global and national scale. In the established industrialized nations, there is another factor that is leading to economic challenges: the shortage of skilled workers.
As a direct consequence of demographic change, it is part of heated economic policy discussions. The main point of contention: is the shortage of skilled engineers already part of everyday life, will it only become apparent in the future or is it ultimately a lie and smokescreen to divert attention from deeper problems?
The most important facts in brief
The shortage of skilled workers affects almost all sectors - albeit to varying degrees.
