- According to a global survey of employers, industries having the toughest time hiring are Real Estate, Accommodations, and Chemical & Advanced Materials
Real Estate Woes
There are several reasons why the Real Estate sector is having a hard time finding talent:
- Perception of instability: High interest rates and market uncertainty can make real estate feel like a volatile career
- Competition from adjacent industries: Skills like sales, marketing, or data analysis are easily transferable to other industries
Dataset
| Industry | Share of employers expecting an inability to hire in their industry |
|---|---|
| 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 |