The shortage of skilled workers: How big is the problem really? - Der Fachkräftemangel: Wie groß ist das Problem wirklich? episode artwork

EPISODE · Sep 10, 2026 · 19 MIN

The shortage of skilled workers: How big is the problem really? - Der Fachkräftemangel: Wie groß ist das Problem wirklich?

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The shortage of skilled workers has long been a global problem — Germany is also facing major challenges. A recent study by the Institute of German Economics predicts that around 723,000 skilled workers could be missing by 2029. But what do such figures actually mean for a country and its economy? Simon Kuestenmacher, co-founder and director of the “Demographics Group” in Melbourne and one of the leading experts on demographics, explains the development. - Der Fachkräftemangel ist längst ein globales Problem – auch Deutschland steht vor großen Herausforderungen. Eine aktuelle Studie des Instituts der deutschen Wirtschaft prognostiziert, dass bis 2029 rund 723.000 Fachkräfte fehlen könnten. Doch was bedeuten solche Zahlen konkret für ein Land und seine Wirtschaft? Simon Küstenmacher, Mitgründer und Direktor der „Demographics Group“ in Melbourne und einer der führenden Experten für Demografie, ordnet die Entwicklung ein.#sbsaudiopodcast - #sbsaudiopodcast

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