Organization January 27, 2021Most companies worldwide—87 percent—are aware that they either already have a skills gap, or will have one within a few years. 87 percent of companies say they have skill gaps, or expect to within a few years. When skill gaps are expected to occur within organizations, % of respondents 43% responded now 22% responded in next 2 years 22% responded in next 3–5 years 5% responded in next 6–10 years 6% responded none in next 10 years Notes Note: Responses of "Don't know" (2%) not shown. McKinsey & Company To view the interactive, see “Five Fifty: The skillful corporation,” January 8, 2021.