According to research released today by Manpower, some employers are struggling to fill the following positions:

1. Engineers
2. Nurses
3. Skilled/Manual Trades
4. Teachers
5. Sales Representatives
6. Technicians
7. Drivers
8. IT Staff
9. Laborers
10. Machinists/Machine Operators

Considering today’s economy, it might seem counter-intuitive that it’s difficult to make these hires.   But finding the right employee means making a close match of job-specific skills, soft skills, work ethic, experience and a good culture fit — a perfect storm of the ideal combination of traits and characteristics.

To learn more, visit the Research Center at us.manpower.com.

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