A major research project carried out by Ennis & Co has revealed an acute skills shortage across the automotive and mobility industry, leaving many businesses ill-equipped to take advantage of technological advances in electrification and digitalisation.

In-depth interviews with senior executives from all areas of the industry – including CEOs, Vice-Presidents and Presidents – have shown that skills gaps at all levels of seniority are one of the biggest threats to their organisation’s bottom line, with competition for talent leading to soaring wage inflation.

The research paper, Skills Evolution Roadmap 2025, examines how the industry is responding to the skills crisis and provides a framework for business leaders to build their recruitment and retention strategies.