Keine Fachkräfte in Sicht - verspielt Deutschland seinen Wohlstand? | DW Nachrichten

Summary

The transcript discusses the severe skilled labor shortage in Germany, impacting various sectors like IT, construction, and hospitality. With over 96,000 unfilled IT positions and a significant lack of trained craftsmen, the situation is dire. The pandemic has exacerbated the issue, leading many to seek stable employment elsewhere. The conversation explores potential solutions, including improving work conditions, integrating migrants, and enhancing vocational training to address the crisis.

Takeaways

• 🔧 Fachkräftemangel in Deutschland betrifft nicht nur die IT-Branche, sondern auch Handwerker und Gastgewerbe.
• 📈 Die Lücke auf dem Arbeitsmarkt für Handwerker lag im letzten Jahr bei über 75.000 Gesellen.
• 🌐 Folgen des Fachkräftemangels sind dramatisch und können den Standort Deutschland gefährden.
• 🏗 In der Bauwirtschaft sind fast alle Bereiche von Fachkräftemangel betroffen, insbesondere Sanitär-, Heizung-, Klima- und Elektroinstallationen.
• ⏱ Lange Wartezeiten für Handwerksleistungen sind jetzt der Standard, insbesondere bei aktuellen Themen wie der Umstellung auf erneuerbare Energien.
• 🛠 Materialknappheit und fehlende Fachkräfte führen zu erhöhten Wartezeiten und potenziellen Qualitätsmängeln.
• 💰 Kostenexplosion ist bisher nicht eingetreten, aber durch die erhöhten Materialpreise könnten Handwerksleistungen teurer werden.
• 🏭 Die Bezahlung in der Bauwirtschaft ist unterdurchschnittlich, was die Attraktivität dieser Branche für Arbeitnehmer mindert.
• 👨‍🎓 Die Branche selbst muss aktiv werden, um attraktiver zu werden, beispielsweise durch verbesserte Bezahlung und flexiblere Arbeitszeiten.
• 🌍 Fachkräftemangel ist ein politisches Schlagwort, aber auch ein Anlass für die Branchen, ihre Arbeitsbedingungen und Bezahlung zu verbessern.

Q & A

What is the current situation regarding skilled labor shortage in Germany?

The situation is dramatic, with a significant number of positions unfilled, especially in the IT sector with 96,000 vacancies and a shortage of over 75,000 skilled workers in the crafts sector.

Which sectors are particularly affected by the skilled labor shortage?

Almost all areas in the construction crafts are affected, including carpenters, roofers, painters, electricians, and installers. Additionally, the hospitality and airport sectors are also facing labor shortages.

What are the consequences of the skilled labor shortage for Germany?

The consequences are dramatic and can lead to longer waiting times for construction projects, quality issues due to a lack of personnel, and potentially a cost explosion.

How does the skilled labor shortage affect everyday life in the construction sector?

It leads to longer waiting times for construction projects, affects both the construction of the shell and the interior finishing, and makes it difficult to find someone to build a photovoltaic system on the roof, with waits of up to a year.

What are the reasons behind the labor shortage in the construction sector?

The shortage is due to a combination of missing materials and a lack of skilled workers. The pressure of work can lead to quality issues and cost explosions.

How does the payment in the construction industry compare to other sectors?

The payment in the construction industry is unfortunately below average, even when comparing qualifications, which does not encourage people to seek employment in the sector.

What can the construction industry do to make itself more attractive to potential workers?

The industry needs to recognize the need to make itself more attractive, including improving pay, considering work hours that are more compatible with private commitments, and offering more creative work time models.

What role does the current situation play in the broader labor market?

The labor market is affected by the overall economic climate, with a need for more people available to the workforce, including increased female participation and better integration of migrants.

What are the implications of the labor shortage for the service industry like gastronomy?

The service industry also faces challenges with no Christmas bonuses or vacation pay, and the need for the industry to reconsider its practices to improve working conditions and potentially increase customer payments.

How does the skilled labor shortage relate to political strategies and immigration?

The shortage is a political issue with strategies to attract more foreign workers, but there are concerns that this could lead to worse working conditions if not managed properly.

What are the demographic trends contributing to the labor shortage?

The demographic trends include an aging population with baby boomers retiring, leading to gaps in the labor market that need to be filled, which is a common pattern across Western Europe.