Skills shortage stifles growth in Finnish SMEs, says entrepreneur survey

Nearly 40% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Finland are struggling to find skilled workers, according to the latest Entrepreneur Gallup. The survey, conducted between April 3 and 15, 2024, highlighted persistent challenges in recruiting competent labor, a situation that has remained unchanged since last fall.

The findings show that 37% of SMEs face difficulties in hiring skilled employees, impacting their growth potential, particularly in the industrial sector and western Finland.