The Skilled Worker Shortage May Hit Hard in 2026 |
The skills gap is most pronounced in highly technical business sectors, and big changes are needed.
BY KIT EATON @KITEATON
An employee at the GlobalFoundries semiconductor manufacturing facility in Malta, New York. Photo: Getty Images
The U.S. workforce is in serious trouble, with a growing mismatch between the talents that young workers joining the workforce have to offer and the talents that employers need. The problems go far beyond a potential worker shortage, warns a new report from investment banking giant JPMorganChase, and the situation may even pose a national security risk. The implication for your company is clear: if your business is in one of the most affected industries, you may find it harder than before to find and recruit new talent.
The new report says that three in four U.S. companies are struggling to find qualified workers. Worse, four in 10 adults lack basic digital skills needed........