Experts have compiled a ranking of countries where it makes sense to study and work
Where are they investing most actively in employees? And where are specialists not ready for the future? Experts at the World Economic Forum compared the situation in 130 countries.
As Deutsche Welle notes, accessibility of education is one of the main criteria taken into account in the comparative analysis. Also important were factors such as employment, the ability to accumulate work experience, as well as know-how and measures to improve employee qualifications.
The results of the study show that the best personnel training is achieved in Norway, Finland, Switzerland, the USA, and Denmark. In these countries, not only can one get a good education, but optimal conditions for professional growth and personal fulfillment have also been created.
Germany occupies the sixth spot. Over the past two years, after being in the second ten of the previous ranking, it has significantly improved its indicators. High marks were given primarily for strong theoretical and practical preparation for professional life. The situation with investments in personnel is slightly worse – in this "discipline," Germany ranked 12th.
Among European countries, the top 20 includes Sweden, Slovenia, Austria, Estonia, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Ireland. Russia made a big leap, rising from 26th to 16th place over the past two years. The accessibility of education was rated highly: by this criterion, Russia is in the top five along with other post-Soviet countries – Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Ukraine. However, in terms of opportunities for advanced training and the level of knowledge that will be especially in demand by the economy in the future, Russia lags significantly behind the leaders of the ranking.
At the same time, in talent development, Russia surpasses other BRICS countries. China, for example, occupies the 34th spot. Analysts positively noted China's investments in training future specialists.
Ukraine (24th place in the ranking) follows the UK and overtakes Lithuania and France. The worst prepared for competition in the labor market are residents of African countries, South Asia, and the Middle East. The list of countries by human capital development is closed by Mauritania and Yemen.
On a global scale, according to the study, human capital is currently used inefficiently – only 62 percent. In this regard, experts warn of danger.
"The new industrial revolution – Industry 4.0 – not only creates new conditions in the labor market, it requires completely new knowledge and skills. With this state of affairs, a global talent crisis is inevitable," predicts the founder of the World Economic Forum, Professor Klaus Schwab. In his opinion, many countries need to radically reconsider their approach to training specialists and pay due attention to the competencies needed by the labor market in the future.