Workforce Research

Workforce Research

Workforce Research As the energy transition accelerates, the industry faces a critical shortage of skilled labor and a significant misalignment between talent aspirations and operational needs. The following reports highlight the urgent need for strategic workforce development in 2026.

World Energy Employment 2025 50% of firms and unions reported critical hiring bottlenecks; 60% of companies experienced labor shortages.

US EV Automotive Workers 7% of current auto workers face high disruption, but clear “transition pathwaysˮ are possible.

Battery Talent Census Report Students fixate on R&D roles, while none surveyed listed manufacturing or process engineering as their ideal job.

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