Lack of talent begins to be concern

The increase in the population of working age, versus the shortage of talents, has become an element of concern to the established companies in Mexico and Central America (MeCA), regardless of whether they are native to the region or come from other parts of the world.

Thus indicates it a study published by the company Manpower, which stands out that despite this situation only 17 per cent of employers done systematic efforts for the identification of potential in their respective organizations and 20% leaders works specifically in its development.

"We recognize that increasingly, there are more candidates in the market, but also that this increasing number does not belong with an increase of the talent available.

In addition, the shortage of talent manifests when a growing number of key positions and there is no talent within the Organization to fill these seats", States the report.

In addition, explains that u000aMexico and Central America the lack of appropriate talent and enough is concentrated in certain areas or positions with greater specialization, which are often precisely those that can be achieved higher added value and differentiation through labour.

This has caused many organizations in the region to participate proactively in the process of development of skills and competencies that are integrated to work, even though the lack of adequate knowledge and sufficient for learning base hamper much process.

However, only one third of the companies consulted for the preparation of this report has a program of plan of career for their executives, managers and coordinators.

The study presents more than 70% of young people in Mexico and Central America would seek to take on more responsibilities at work, which reflects a mismatch due to watch carefully as an element for u000aclose the gap of talent and accelerate the process of development of the people

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