Skilled labor situation in the chemical industry
In 2024, a total of more than 71,000 vacancies in occupations relevant to the chemical and pharmaceutical industry could not be filled with suitably qualified unemployed persons. In the field of technology and maintenance in particular, there was a shortage of around 46,500 skilled workers, meaning that around half of all vacancies (53.3 percent) could not be filled. In production occupations, too, more than four out of ten vacancies (43.6 percent) could not be filled. In IT and software development occupations, there was a shortage of qualified workers for around one in three jobs (34.2 percent). The situation is significantly less tense in administration and logistics. In the research and laboratory field, there were no skilled worker shortages and all vacancies could be filled.
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Tailored recruiting in the chemical industry
The chemical industry is facing significant change, including in terms of the demands placed on employees. According to the BAVC transformation study: “Chemical Working Environments 2030,” commercial and laboratory professions will be less in demand across all scenarios. In contrast, massive shortages are predicted for profiles with a focus on IT and sustainability. By 2030, up to 9,000 additional skilled workers will be needed in the IT sector alone.
One of the solutions mentioned here is to focus on and promote young professionals. In order to attract suitable specialists, job advertisements should of course be placed where potential applicants are located.
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