Companies are increasingly looking for more specific profiles with better preparation. A report from Adecco Group's talent selection consultancy LHH Recruitment Solutions shows which jobs will be the most in-demand and best-paid across the various manufacturing sectors in 2024. The first include those of an automation engineer, a hospital nurse or a construction manager. The most sought-after positions with the best salaries, however, include the positions of operations director or anesthesiologist.
The document presented this Tuesday by the human resources company entitled “The Most Wanted People of 2024” selects, on the one hand, the twelve professions that will have the greatest demand this year and, on the other hand, the twelve that are most in demand. In industry, for example, automation engineers are the most sought-after companies. A position considered “essential” in all sectors, as outlined in the document, since it serves to streamline the technological processes of the various companies. The salary offered for this position is between 35,000 and 45,000 euros gross per year. The most sought-after position in this industry is that of operations manager, whose gross salary is between 70,000 and 130,000 euros. The primary responsibility of this position is to manage the strategy efficiently and profitably. The training required for this is business administration and management.
In the healthcare sector, inpatient nursing is one of the most sought-after professions, as the number of hospitals and clinics (both public and private) has increased over the past year. The primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, administering medications, caring for wounds, monitoring vital signs, preparing for tests and surgeries, and caring for chronic patients. The salary varies between 28,000 and 35,000 euros gross annual salary.
Among medical specialties, anesthesiology and resuscitation will be the most in-demand in 2024. “Doctors specializing in anesthesiology and resuscitation are highly valued due to their important role in medical care both in operating rooms and in intensive care and emergency wards”; indicates the report. The salary range for this position can be between 56,000 and 100,000 euros.
The construction industry is one of the sectors in which there is currently a large number of unfilled positions – and the future prospects are not much better. One of the most in-demand and difficult professions for construction companies to fill is the job of construction manager. Someone who is able to take responsibility for their “business unit,” the text says, understands each work “as another business unit and takes responsibility for optimizing costs and schedules.” The salaries offered for this position are between 45,000 and 55,000 euros gross per year, with the presence of the company vehicle standing out among the social benefits.
application development
In an increasingly digital environment, careers related to technology continue to be the most in demand. The speed at which the tools and applications used in the daily life of many companies evolve requires updated training for their professionals. According to Adecco, companies are looking for employees with professional degrees in multiplatform or web application development. The salary offered varies between 30,000 and 50,000 euros gross per year. The most difficult profile to fill and for which companies are willing to offer better remuneration (between 50,000 and 80,000 euros per year) is that of DevOps Engineer, a technological profile that works with software developers, system administrators and other experts in the field. operational part to optimize the provision of software solutions.
Finance is another field that offers good salaries. Companies in this industry are primarily looking for people with a university degree and experience in the business environment. Treasury technician is one of the most sought-after professions on the market (with a gross salary of around 30,000 euros per year). Another position with a high salary, but which requires several years of experience, is that of finance director (just under 70,000 euros gross per year).
Loyalty issues
The LHH Recruitment Solutions report not only describes the careers with the greatest opportunities, but also offers some conclusions on labor relations, particularly talent retention. “For several years now, the difficulty of attracting and retaining the best talent has become a constant in our labor market. “Candidates are faced with a wide range of offers to choose from, and this allows them to be more sophisticated about their current companies and the value proposition of those they would move to,” agrees the text. Therefore, in many cases (and in very specific areas of activity), “there is a small gap between the talent that companies can attract and retain and the talent that they need,” he adds.
The document indicates that for the continued maintenance of an employee's position, relevant factors such as flexible working hours, professional development, a strong sense of belonging or a good working environment are required. “Companies are making significant efforts to improve the value proposition that is attractive and differentiated to the talent they need. Employee experience has become the key to talent loyalty. Competitive salary conditions in the market are important, but have become a basic element. There are other tangible and, above all, intangible factors that promote team loyalty,” says Jorge Santamaría, North Zone Director of LHH Recruitment Solutions. “Most managers understand that they need to retain and develop talent, but the hard part is really knowing what employees value,” he concludes.
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