Lack of skilled labor worsens, Brazil is 9th in ranking
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil is the ninth country with the most lack of qualified labor in 2022 among 40 countries and territories.
The data is from a human resources consultancy ManpowerGroup study, which heard 40,000 employers from all sectors.
Here in Brazil, 81% of the employers said they faced difficulties finding workers with the necessary qualifications.
The rate rose compared to last year’s study (71%) and is higher than the global average (75%).
The ranking:
- Taiwan (88%)
- Portugal (85%)
- Singapore (84%)
- China (83%)
- Hong Kong (83%)
- India (83%)
- Romania (82%)
- Australia (81%)
- Brazil (81%)
- Spain (80%)
Over the past ten years, the percentage of employers who reported having difficulty finding qualified professionals in Brazil has significantly fluctuated.
Between 2012 and 2018, the rate plummeted, from 71% to 34%. In 2019, it began to rise, reaching the highest value now.
Worldwide, the labor shortage index rose six percentage points from last year and reached the highest level in 16 years, at 75%. It is double the level recorded in 2015.
SECTORS WITH THE GREATEST LABOR SHORTAGE
The survey shows the sectors with the highest labor shortage rates:
- Banking and finance (86%)
- IT and technology (84%)
- Industry (84%)
- Education, health, and government (80%)
- Wholesale and retail (79%)
- Construction (76%)
- Hospitality and restaurants (66%)
The study also lists the areas with the highest demand for skilled labor:
- Information & Data Technology (40%)
- Customer Service & Front Office (32%)
- Logistics & Operations (23%)
- Marketing & Sales (21%)
- Administration & Office Support (21%)
The percentages add up to more than 100% because respondents could choose more than one option.
HARDEST-TO-FIND SKILLS
Respondents also listed the five most difficult skills to find among candidates:
- Reasoning and problem solving
- Resilience and adaptability
- Initiative
- Reliability and self-discipline
- Collaborative spirit and teamwork
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