TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan is navigating a pivotal moment in its industrial evolution, as highlighted by the "2025 Taiwan Talent White Paper" (2025年台灣人才白皮書) unveiled in early November. The report reveals a concerning gap, with nearly 90% of companies acknowledging that employee skills are lagging behind industry needs.
Simultaneously, 65% of employees express dissatisfaction with the inadequate training resources available, and only 46% feel content with their company's current training initiatives. This sentiment is echoed in the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2023, which notes a shift in challenges faced by companies from a lack of talent (53%) to a widening skills gap (60%).
Weber Chung (鍾文雄), a senior human resource officer in a job bank, emphasizes the importance of AI technology. He stresses that those who create and utilize AI will remain competitive in the workplace, noting, "Businesses are willing to pay 10.9% more for those who possess AI skills."
Adding to this perspective, Helen Chung (鍾采倫), a spokesperson for the international talent community, stresses the importance of attracting foreign talent. She argues that this approach can enhance diversity, skills, and cultural perspectives, ultimately boosting the competitiveness of both Taiwanese companies and local talent.
By 2025, Taiwan is projected to enter a super-aged society, exacerbated by a declining birthrate. The National Development Council (NDC, 國發會) forecasts a rise in the talent gap from 400,000 to 480,000 by 2030, underscoring the urgent need for companies to offer compelling incentives to retain both domestic and international talent.