The percentage of young people below 30 years of age has dropped by 10% compared with 2013, the survey reveals.
“We are witnessing an aging of the workforce, which will lead to creation of new jobs in the medical sector, such as elderly care and support for people who need exercise, assuming the healthcare system will not only work to fix issues but also to improve the quality of life,” said Anca Puiu, consultant with Korn Ferry.
“In the short run, this aging of the workforce generates panic among employers, who have this notion that they must hire and train young people, even though the labor market should consider candidates of all ages.”
While the outsourcing centers have the highest percentage of young people, the chemical industry and the oil and energy sector had the lowest percentage in 2018, 4% and 5%.
(English version by Loredana Fratila-Cristescu)