Skill Shortage Country

Jan 28, 2026 - By Zenx News Canberra, AU — In a tight job market stretched by workforce gaps, Australia’s economy is increasingly dependent on skilled foreign workers. What this means for Indian and other overseas jobseekers in 2025–26. Australia is experiencing one of the most consequential labour market transformations in recent history. Across multiple key sectors — from healthcare to construction to technology — employers are signalling urgent needs for skilled professionals that local supply cannot satisfy. This ongoing skill shortage isn’t just an economic headache; it’s shaping immigration policy, job opportunities, and long-term career prospects for workers around the world. What Is Causing the Skill Shortage? Several structural factors have converged to create today’s ...

By ZenX News Desk January 16, 2026 Europe is experiencing a major wave of international hiring in 2026, as countries battle persistent skill shortages driven by aging populations, rapid digital transformation, and growing demand in tech, healthcare, engineering, and green sectors. According to recent reports from the European Labour Authority, Hudson Talent, and LinkedIn, nations like Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Ireland, and Poland are leading the charge in recruiting global talent, including from India and other emerging markets, to fill critical vacancies. Demand for skilled professionals remains high in AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, renewable energy, and healthcare roles. Many EU countries are streamlining visa processes, expanding shortage occupation lists, and offeri...