Labour and skill shortages: Overview of the literature, datasets and methods used to compute the EU indicators

Labour and skill shortages across Europe have been steadily increasing and are projected to worsen in the coming decades. SkiLMeeT’s primary objective is to generate data and indicators that quantify the extent of labour and skill shortages and mismatches in Europe. This deliverable presents a thorough overview of the relevant literature, available datasets, and methods employed in calculating the EU
indicators central to the project. By synthesizing this information, SkiLMeeT lays the groundwork for developing targeted strategies to mitigate the impact of labour and skill shortages on the Europeanworkforce