In a survey conducted in Australia in May 2024, 60 percent of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) reported that a lack of skilled or qualified candidates is contributing to their difficulties in filling job vacancies. 40 percent of SMEs reported that high wage demands are contributing to their difficulties filling vacancies.
Reasons small and medium enterprises (SMEs) think it is difficult to fill job roles in Australia in May 2024
Key decision makers/influencers at small and medium enterprises from all industry sectors across Australia responded to the survey. Data is weighted to reflect the distribution by industry, number of employees, and state.
Supplementary notes
Businesses with between 1-500 employees included in sample.
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