Seven out of ten companies report difficulty in finding staff, as revealed by a new survey by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), confirming that the deficiencies workforce in Greece are intensifying.
According to ertnews, the findings were presented at the 2nd Annual Conference of the OECD Crete Center for Population Dynamics, by economist Cem Özgüzel, who pointed out that skills shortages have intensified since the pandemic and that migration can be a critical factor in meeting market needs.
Based on the study, 71% of businesses in Greece have difficulty finding staff, a percentage that, although lower than the OECD average, remains high.
The country’s immigrant share is 11%, compared to the OECD average of 15%, with most employed in low-skilled occupations—despite the fact that 45% work in jobs below their qualifications.
Mr. Özgüzel stressed that the political priority should be matching skills to market needs, recognizing professional qualifications and making better use of human resources, especially immigrants.