{"id":4111,"date":"2020-04-16T07:26:30","date_gmt":"2020-04-16T07:26:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2026.karrierecoaching.ch\/?p=4111"},"modified":"2026-04-21T05:09:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T05:09:05","slug":"glossary-skills-shortage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2026.karrierecoaching.ch\/en\/glossary-skills-shortage\/","title":{"rendered":"Skills shortage"},"content":{"rendered":"

In-demand professionals can choose today. Many do not \u2013 because they remain stuck in outdated labour market<\/a> thinking and fail to recognise or use their new negotiating position.<\/p>\n

The shortage of skilled workers has been a reality for decades, particularly in STEM fields. The causes include demographic change, a lack of qualified new talent, and the still low proportion of women in technical disciplines. As countermeasures take effect only in the long term, the shortage continues to intensify. Companies often can no longer find the talent they need domestically \u2013 and compete globally with other economic regions, including those with highly qualified and lower-cost labour.<\/p>\n

This is shifting the balance of power. Companies are responding with employer branding<\/a>, flexible working models, and targeted talent development<\/a>. Those who want to retain skilled employees must offer more than just a job \u2013 they must provide perspective and a sense of identification.<\/p>\n

For job seekers and professionals, this means: the labour market has shifted \u2013 but only those who understand their own strengths and needs can turn this shift to their
\nadvantage. A personal and professional assessment<\/a> and clear positioning are the foundation for this.<\/p>\n

Articles on skills shortages (all articles<\/a>)<\/h2>\n

Do you know your transferable skills?<\/a>
\nEnergy-efficient working at 60plus<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In-demand professionals can choose today. Many do not \u2013 because they remain stuck in outdated labour market thinking and fail to recognise or use their new negotiating position. The shortage of skilled workers has been a reality for decades, particularly in STEM fields. 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