Tackling the Skilled Worker Shortage: Practical Solutions for Your Business

Tobias Leitner
May 9
2 min read

“The job ads are up – but no one is applying!”

We hear this complaint daily. But what if the real problem isn’t the market – but your approach?

Over the past few months, we’ve worked with 30+ mid-sized companies facing the exact same challenge:

IT departments that have been understaffed for months
Production lines where machines sit idle
Customer orders that must be turned down

The good news? There are solutions – and we help you implement them.

Three Practical Ways to Overcome the Skilled Worker Shortage

1️⃣ Increase Attractiveness Without a Salary Spiral

A metalworking company in Bavaria received no applications for months. Together, we:

✅ Introduced flexible working hours (core time 10 am–2 pm, the rest flexible)✅ Created a clear development roadmap (“From Welder to Project Manager in 3 Years”)

✅ Increased visibility through short LinkedIn team videos instead of PDF ads

Result: 18 qualified applications within 6 weeks.

2️⃣ Retain and Develop Existing Staff

A logistics company faced a 23% turnover rate. Our measures:

🔹 Individual development plans for each employee

🔹 Internal certifications (“Digital Logistics Expert”)

🔹 Mentoring programs pairing experienced staff with younger colleagues

Result: Turnover dropped to 8%, with 7 employees stepping into new roles.

3️⃣ New Staffing Strategies for Rural Areas

An automotive supplier in Lower Saxony couldn’t find IT specialists for over a year. We implemented:

📌 “Remote-First” policy (only one on-site day per week)

📌 Affordable commuter housing for new employees

📌 Partnerships with local schools for targeted training programs

Effect: 12 new IT employees in 4 months, including 5 who relocated from major cities.

Why Standard Approaches Often Fail

Many companies try:

❌ Salary increases (often expensive and ineffective)

❌ Copying Google perks (fruit baskets don’t attract skilled workers)

❌ Passive waiting (“Someone will apply eventually…”)

Our approach is different:

🔍 Analyzing your specific situation🛠 Crafting tailored strategies

🚀 Supporting hands-on implementation until results are visible

Your Roadmap to Securing Skilled Workers

Phase 1: Quick Wins (0–4 weeks)

🔹 Optimize job postings

🔹 Introduce home office policies

🔹 Conduct employee surveys

Phase 2: Mid-Term Measures (1–3 months)

🔹 Flexible working models

🔹 Clear career development paths

🔹 Strategic employer branding

Phase 3: Long-Term Security (from 3 months)

🔹 In-house training academies

🔹 Cross-generational teams

🔹 Digital learning platforms

Act Now – Before Talent Shortages Slow Your Growth

Every unfilled position costs you twice:

📉 Directly, through lost productivity

😓 Indirectly, through overworked employees

How to Get Started:

✅ Request your free analysis checklist

✅ Book a strategy call (First actionable steps in 60 minutes)

✅ Secure implementation support – We help until results are achieved

P.S.

Our team has already supported 120+ companies through skilled labor shortages.Let us show you what’s possible for your business too.

Why This Approach Works:

✅ Practical, not theoretical – field-tested solutions

✅ Industry-specific – tailored for IT, manufacturing, logistics

✅ Quickly effective – without endless projects

✅ Sustainable – long-term solutions, not one-off fixes

Ready to secure the skilled workers your company needs?

We look forward to helping you overcome your talent shortage sustainably.