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Below is a summary of my recent article on the future of work.
The Report on the future of jobs in 2025 outlines the seismic shift in the labor market driven by five converging forces: automation, demographyeconomic pressures, climate priorities and geopolitical realignments. By 2030, 170 million new jobs will be created globally, offset by 92 million displaced by automation. This net gain of 78 million jobs highlights the opportunities, but highlights the deep inequalities. High skill roles in AI, renewable energyand data-driven fields are growing, while officers, customer serviceand other repetitive tasks decline quickly.
Technology plays a double-edged role: it promises efficiency and innovation while reinforcing polarization. Entry-level positions are disappearing, creating challenges for young workers to gain critical experience. Meanwhile, green jobs are growing, from renewable energy engineers to environmental specialists, but a limited supply of workers with green skills threatens to slow progress. Workers must adapt by prioritizing retraining in areas of high demand such as AI expertise, analytical thinking and creative problem solving, while companies must invest in skills enhancement and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Demographic changes further complicate the situation. An increasingly aging population in wealthier countries is fueling demand for health care roles, while a younger population in developing economies expands the global talent pool. At the same time, climate imperatives are reshaping industries, creating roles in green energy and environmental protection. These changes highlight the growing importance of resilience, adaptabilityand sustainability in navigating the changing world of work.
Key trends include:
Automation at scale: While half of the employers are planning integration AI in their business, 40% expect a reduction in the workforce. Jobs will polarize into high-skilled, high-paid roles and low-skilled, low-paid positions, leaving the middle hollow.
Green transition: The number of climate-focused jobs is growing, but meeting the demand requires significant investment in developing green skills.
Lifelong learning: Almost 60% of workers in the world will need retraining by 2030, making training a key priority for individuals and organizations.
The future of work is as much about inclusion as it is about efficiency. How can we ensure that technology empowers workers at all skill levels while driving a sustainable, fair labor market? Share your thoughts below.
To read the full article, go to TheDigitalSpeaker.com
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