While it may be seen as a "problem" by many, it should be a blessing to those labourers. That reflects the positive externalities of economic development that should be welcome.
The question is not just about costs to firms, but also in terms of human capital improvement.
When human capital improves, it is not necessarily an increase in costs of production.
There is not much future in terms of pure labourer without human capitals. If one looks at technical progress and leaves aside the spill over effect (positive externalities), one will find that technical progress is closely related to the improvement in human capital as inputs to production.
So, let's embrace whole heartedly the shortage of pure and simple labourers and enhance their human capital content.
We don’t need to look at this issue negatively. Nevertheless, everyone needs to recognise the trend in labour supply and the need to enhance human capitals.