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Ranked: Which Industries Are Struggling to Hire?
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Key Takeaways
- Real Estate and Hospitality are among the top industries struggling to find talent globally.
- Tech and Healthcare report the fewest hiring difficulties, reflecting strong recruitment pipelines.
As labor shortages persist globally, some industries are having a harder time than others finding skilled workers. This chart ranks sectors by the percentage of employers who expect hiring difficulties in the near term. From real estate to healthcare, it reveals how talent supply varies across economic sectors.
While some hiring issues stem from broader economic trends, others are due to industry-specific factors like required skills, perceived job stability, or working conditions.
The data for this visualization comes from a global ManpowerGroup survey. It ranks industries based on the share of employers who expect hiring challenges, giving a snapshot of which sectors are feeling the most pressure to secure talent.
Real Estate Woes
Real estate tops the list, with 60% of employers anticipating hiring difficulties. High interest rates and market volatility may make this sector less attractive to job seekers, who may fear instability. Moreover, transferable skills like sales, marketing, and analytics allow potential candidates to explore opportunities in more stable or tech-savvy industries.
| Industry | % of Employers Expecting Hiring Difficulties |
|---|---|
| Real Estate | 60% |
| Accommodation, Food & Leisure | 55% |
| Chemical & Advanced Materials | 50% |
| Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing | 43% |
| Electronics | 43% |
| Production of Consumer Goods | 42% |
| Advanced Manufacturing | 40% |
| Infrastructure | 40% |
| Professional Services | 40% |
| Mining & Metals | 39% |
| Retail & Wholesale | 38% |
| Energy & Utilities | 37% |
| Oil and Gas | 37% |
| Supply Chain & Transportation | 37% |
| Automotive & Aerospace | 35% |
| Financial Services & Capital Markets | 34% |
| Public Sector | 34% |
| Insurance & Pension Management | 33% |
| Information & Technology | 28% |
| Education | 25% |
| Telecom | 24% |
| Healthcare | 22% |
Hospitality and Manufacturing Also Face Pressure
The Accommodation, Food & Leisure sector follows closely, with 55% of employers expecting talent shortages. The post-pandemic rebound has increased demand, but labor conditions and compensation remain challenging.
Meanwhile, manufacturing-adjacent industries like Chemicals and Advanced Materials (50%) and Advanced Manufacturing (40%) are also seeing hiring hurdles, likely due to skill gaps and a shrinking pipeline of technical workers.
Tech, Healthcare, and Telecom Least Affected
At the other end of the spectrum, industries like Healthcare (22%), Telecom (24%), and Education (25%) report fewer hiring difficulties. These sectors often have well-defined career paths and stable demand, which may help them attract talent more easily. Additionally, the tech industry, despite its rapid pace, sees just 28% of employers citing hiring trouble.
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