Big Changes Coming to Jobs by 2030
The report highlights how the world of work is changing fast, thanks to technology, climate change, and shifting economies. Link to official doc: https://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Future_of_Jobs_Report_2025.pdf
Here are the main points:
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Key Drivers of Change
- Technology Is Taking Over:
- Things like artificial intelligence (AI), robots, and automation are shaking up industries everywhere.
- More companies are relying on digital tools to get work done, and roles requiring AI and tech skills are booming.
- Rising Costs and Slower Economies:
- High living costs and slower economic growth are forcing companies to rethink their strategies.
- Jobs in creative thinking and problem-solving are becoming more valuable because of this.
- Going Green:
- With a push to fight climate change, new jobs in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and sustainability are growing.
- Green skills are in high demand, but there aren’t enough workers trained for these roles yet.
- Population Shifts:
- Richer countries are dealing with aging workers and smaller workforces.
- In poorer countries, the working-age population is growing quickly, but there may not be enough jobs for everyone.
- Global Tensions:
- Trade restrictions and political conflicts are changing how companies operate, creating a big need for cybersecurity and resilience skills.
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Jobs That Are Growing and Jobs That Are Shrinking
- Jobs on the Rise:
- Tech-related roles like AI Specialists, Software Developers, and Big Data Analysts.
- Green jobs, like Renewable Energy Engineers and Environmental Specialists.
- Care jobs, such as Nurses, Social Workers, and Personal Care Aides.
- Jobs in Trouble:
- Clerical roles like Data Entry, Cashiers, and Administrative Assistants are being replaced by automation.
- Some traditional manual jobs, like Postal Workers, are also declining.
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Skills That Matter for the Future
- The most important skills employers are looking for:
- Thinking critically and solving problems.
- Being flexible, adaptable, and resilient.
- Knowing how to use AI and other tech tools.
- Leadership and the ability to influence others.
- Skills like manual labor and repetitive tasks are becoming less valuable as automation takes over.
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What Employers Are Doing
- Reskilling and Upskilling:
- Most companies plan to train their current employees to prepare them for new roles.
- Around 60% of workers will need training by 2030 to stay relevant.
- Well-being and Diversity:
- Companies are focusing more on employee well-being to attract talent.
- Diversity and inclusion efforts are becoming a key part of how businesses operate.
- Adapting to AI:
- Many companies are hiring people with AI skills or automating tasks where possible.
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What This Means for the Future By 2030, there will be 78 million more jobs globally, but many roles will change or disappear. While new opportunities are opening up in technology, green energy, and care work, people need to keep learning and adapting to stay in the game.