Sweden’s energy sector hit by staff shortages
- Fewer people are applying for jobs in the energy sector, and the staff shortage is expected to get even bigger in the coming years.
- This could delay Sweden’s transition to green energy, says Åsa Pettersson, CEO of the industry body Swedenergy.
- She says people may be concerned about the working environment in the energy industry.
Radio Sweden
For more on the lack of workers in the Nordic country’s energy sector, listen to Radio Sweden’s full report.
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