Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences relies on innovation to counteract the lack of skilled workers – The expert says: “Human resources are becoming the all-important factor”
The shortage of skilled workers in Switzerland has reached a historic record. The majority of Swiss companies are currently having difficulties filling their positions. Innovative personnel development can counteract this and give companies a decisive competitive advantage.
The shortage of skilled workers also has something to do with the digital transformation. New strategies are required in human resources.
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Shortage of skilled workers: The term is on everyone’s lips. After two years of the pandemic, this is now coming to a head drastically. Recruiting new staff is becoming a major challenge. Unfilled vacancies slow down the economic performance as well as the innovation and competitiveness of companies. This has an impact on the economy as a whole. Innovative strategies, also in human resources (HR), on the part of companies are required to counteract the shortage of skilled workers. “Human resources are becoming the all-important factor in companies,” emphasizes Lisa Marie Giermindl, course leader of the extra-occupational course “CAS Innovative HR Management” at the OST, the Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences.