Apr 4, 2018

Skills shortage does not keep microtechnology industry from hiring

Apr 4, 2018


Despite the acknowledged shortage of skilled workers in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), the number of employees in the microtechnology industry is steadily rising. In 2017, 63.3% of the companies in Europe involved with microtechnology have increased their workforce. This is a significantly higher proportion than in previous years. In last year’s survey, the companies identified finding enough qualified staff as a major challenge.

Expectations for personnel development in the near future are also very positive: more than three quarters (77.2%) of companies intend to hire additional staff within the next three years.

Source: IVAM Survey 2018

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