20250330 Human Capital Loss Image 03

Posted on March 30, 2025 |

Migrant construction worker in yellow hard hat kneeling on steel beams, representing skill underuse among human capital migrants.

This photo highlights the reality faced by many human capital migrants who work in construction or other low-skilled jobs despite having professional degrees or advanced qualifications from their home countries. The image illustrates the broader theme of skill mismatch and underutilization across EU host labor markets.