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Talent scarcity reaches tipping point as AI skills overtake traditional IT - 2 March 2026 - Labour market According to the latest ManpowerGroup Talent Shortage survey of 39,000 employers in 41 countries, 73% of employers in the Netherlands report difficulty filling vacancies. The demand for engineering remains as high as ever, but AI skills transcend both Engineering and traditional IT skills.Volgens het laatste ManpowerGroup Talent Shortage onderzoek onder 39.000 werkgevers in 41 landen meldt 73% van de werkgevers in Nederland moeite met het vervullen van vacatures. De vraag naar engineering blijft onverminderd hoog, maar AI-skills overstijgen zowel Engineering als traditionele IT‑vaardigheden. AMSTERDAM, 2 March 2026 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills are rapidly replacing traditional IT competencies. This historic shift marks a new phase in the ongoing talent scarcity. According to ManpowerGroup's Talent Shortage Survey 2026 published today, 73% of Dutch employers are experiencing difficulty filling vacancies, a slight decrease from 76% last year. "The rise of AI skills shows how quickly the talent landscape is changing," said Andre Secrest, Managing Director of ManpowerGroup Netherlands. "Companies are responding by upskilling their employees and offering more flexibility. Increasingly, selection is based on potential, while organizations are broadly developing AI skills so that people can apply new technology with more insight and confidence. AI is changing the way we work. Companies that use technology for productivity growth and career development are best positioned to grow in a world where talent remains scarce. " The results show that the recent relief in the general labor market tightness is overshadowed by fierce competition for engineering and AI talent.De resultaten laten zien dat de recente verlichting in de algemene krapte op de arbeidsmarkt wordt overschaduwd door hevige concurrentie om engineering‑ en AI‑...