Overview
- IAE Business School and IDEA Relevamientos report a 94% mismatch between the competencies companies expect and those candidates offer.
- Hard-to-fill roles concentrate in technology at 49% and commercial positions at 45%, with large firms reporting 61% difficulty in tech and SMEs 51% in sales.
- Employers cite deficits in soft skills, led by self-management at 31% and teamwork at 22%, alongside shortages in creativity and problem-solving.
- Candidates most often reject offers due to base pay at 53% and work modality at 40%, with clear preferences for hybrid or remote arrangements.
- Companies are allocating more resources to internal training as leaders call for updated curricula and more practical, continuous-learning pathways.