Most companies worldwide—87 percent—are aware that they either already have a skills gap, or will have one within a few years.
87 percent of companies say they have skill gaps, or expect to within a few years.
When skill gaps are expected to occur within organizations, % of respondents
- 43% responded now
- 22% responded in next 2 years
- 22% responded in next 3–5 years
- 5% responded in next 6–10 years
- 6% responded none in next 10 years
Notes
Note: Responses of "Don't know" (2%) not shown.
McKinsey & Company
To view the interactive, see “Five Fifty: The skillful corporation,” January 8, 2021.