Employment and Social Developments in Europe: Addressing labour shortages and skills gaps in the EU

The European Commission published its 2023 Employment and Social Developments in Europe. It finds that labour shortages are seen across occupations and skill levels, particularly in the construction, healthcare, and STEM sectors. Further, while digital skills are leading to persistent challenges in the ICT sector, they represent less than one tenth of all skills needed in most other occupations. The report goes into further delate on key labour market developments, such as employment trends and adult learning needs, labour shortages in the context of skills needs, and the role of social partners in addressing labour and skills shortages.