The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs report, based on a survey of over 1000 employers, highlights five major job market trends by 2030: broadening digital access, cost-of-living pressures, climate change, demographic shifts, and geo-economic fragmentation. Job growth is projected, but significant job churn will occur, with some jobs disappearing and new ones emerging. Technology-related roles, green jobs, and care economy professions will experience the highest growth.

A diverse skill set, including tech, human-centered, and green skills, is essential. However, a 59% skills gap exists, raising equity and access concerns. Collaboration between governments, businesses, and educational institutions is crucial.

Employers prioritize reskilling, upskilling, and hiring for AI integration. While job displacement is anticipated, the focus is on leveraging AI for productivity and innovation. Developing AI literacy, cybersecurity, resilience, flexibility, creativity, leadership, and green technologies is crucial.

The report emphasizes the urgent need for global workforce reskilling due to technological advancements and automation. While some employers invest in training, concerns remain about equity and access, potentially creating a two-tiered workforce. Addressing these challenges requires a multi-pronged approach involving governments, businesses, and educational institutions.

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