Spain: The logistics sector tops the talent shortage ranking

This is reflected in ManpowerGroup’s latest study on… “Talent mismatch”This is based on surveys conducted during the first months of 2024.

this way, Logistics services sector It is eight points higher than the state average (78%), and is the state with the largest talent mismatch, followed by manufacturing (84%) and health and pharmacy (81%).

The data stands out even higher than the international average Lack of professionals in the logistics sectorWhich represents an average of 76%, which in any case confirms the global trend regarding this activity.

However, the study indicates that the global average has fallen by two percentage points since 2023, even though three out of four companies around the world are aware of the problems they are facing. Integration of logistics professionals Which they need to develop their activities.

In this sense, Sector Commercial Director for Logistics and Transport at ManpowerGroup, Antonio Holgado, points out that “the world is moving very quickly and the skills needed to be employable are constantly changing and developing”, while among applicants “we see greater demand among potential candidates which makes companies obliged.” To improve and adapt its value proposition to the employee.

In the Spanish case, a Strong growth Eight percentage points below the average for what was surveyed through 2023.

According to the specialist, behind these numbers is the speed of transformation in the sector and its lack thereof Better working conditions Which makes the sector more attractive for young professionals.

“Logistics and transportation companies are growing “At the same time, we are witnessing a profound transformation,” Holgado says. “Therefore, it is becoming increasingly difficult for these companies to find the profiles they need: they must solve the problem today and build the future tomorrow.”

According to the ManpowerGroup report, 31% of logistics, transportation and automotive companies, in search of alleviating the situation, are betting on a strategy Increase flexibility About where and when you work.

In the same vein, they choose to exploit underutilized areas of talent, such as senior profiles (30%) and maintain valuable profiles, even if they are not essential (26%). In addition to making requirements more flexible (23%), increasing salaries or hiring international employees (both 21%).

In this regard, Antonio Holgado highlights the necessity of taking complementary measures, such as market research to predict trends and the use of expert staff, among others. “Companies need to improve their employee value propositions and make them as customizable as possible.”

The study also indicates that calls “Soft skills” It has continued to gain importance in recent years. Continuous learning and curiosity (29%), and creativity, innovation, thinking and problem solving (both 27%) are most in demand in logistics, transportation and automotive companies.

Followed by communication and teamwork (25%) and proactiveness (23%). Regarding technical skills, those related to information technology, engineering, operations, logistics and management top the ranking, all at 23%, although aspects related to sustainability (21%).