In the podcast "Werktags im Norden - Der Gewerkschaftspodcast der IG BAU Weser-Ems", Christian Wechselbaum talks to Felix Bernshausen about the main causes of skills shortages in the north-west. The focus is on the question of why common explanations such as demographics or a lack of willingness to work fall short and what significance working and wage conditions and qualifications actually have. The discussion shows that the North West has more labour force potential than is often assumed - and that targeted action is possible and necessary. Click here for the podcast.