“That’s the big challenge – we can’t do it with our own resources in the country.”
In the first episode of the “beWege” Mobility Podcast from the ÖVG (Austrian Society of Transport Sciences), Gabrielle Costigan talks about one of the most pressing challenges facing the industry: the shortage of skilled workers and the increasing demands on the workforce in the rail industry.
More Than Just Technical Know-How
While there are many technically trained specialists on the market, there is a lack of those specialists who understand and can operate modern machines. Learning on the job used to be a common practice, but with the ever-increasing digitalization, this is no longer that easy. At the same time, the industry is struggling with an image problem: many still see rail jobs as classic “blue collar” work, whereas they have long been digitalized and highly specialized.
The podcast makes it clear how important targeted upskilling and cross-border recruiting are to close the gap. But simply placing skilled workers is not enough. Global Rail Recruiting Services focuses on practical training and language training, as well as close support, so that candidates not only gain a new job, but also a perspective. Setting foot in a new country is a challenge – that’s why Global Rail Group stands by their side during this process and supports them in every phase of their integration. The focus is always on quality rather than quantity.
To close the skills gap, companies need to be proactive and take the initiative. Global Rail Recruiting Services provides support with customized solutions that are precisely tailored to the respective requirements.
Listen to the full podcast here.
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