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survey · Hungary

Four in five industrial firms face skills shortages; good skilled workers are increasingly valuable

Oct 26, 2026 · Issue 13 · 2 sources, 2 articles

According to KKV Magazin, four-fifths of industrial players struggle with skills shortages, while not everyone welcomes the rise of AI. According to autopro.hu, AI has sped up recruitment for white-collar roles, but good skilled workers are increasingly valuable in Hungarian industry.

Who is affected and how

skilled worker
Demand for good skilled workers is growing, so qualifications give a strong bargaining position.
plant manager
Because of the skills shortage, the cost of retention and training must also be planned.
SME owner
AI tools can speed up recruitment, but the supply of skilled workers needs a separate solution.

Narrative: Skilled-labor shortage, not job loss

Sources

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