The mismatch between labor demand and supply is one of the biggest problems in the labor market. Scientific studies list many reasons for the shortage of workers, i.e. lack of skills, shortcomings in the education system, low opportunities for upskilling, retraining, lifelong learning, demographic factors, migration, etc. The problem of labor shortage is a complex, multifaceted phenomenon and requires a multifaceted approach to solve it. The aim of this project is to identify the causes of labor shortage and the possibilities for its reduction. In order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the causes of labor shortage, it will be assessed how the level of job vacancies in EU countries is affected by economic, labor market, demographic, educational and technological factors.
Project results:
This study will allow us to compare the experiences of different countries, identify common trends and differences. All this will allow us to formulate recommendations that are relevant and applicable at the international level. Since the shortage of workers is a global problem with wide-ranging consequences, this study can significantly contribute to solving global challenges, such as economic, social, migration, educational, technological, etc.
Period of project implementation: 2025-10-01 - 2026-04-30
Project coordinator: Kaunas University of Technology
