The Future of Jobs
The World Economic Forum released their 2020 Future of Jobs Report. Covid-19 is pushing companies to scale remote work, expand digitalization, and accelerate automation.
The Future of Jobs Report projects that by 2025, the hours of work performed by machines and people will be equal.
The most in-demand roles in future job markets include Data Analysts and Scientists, AI and Machine Learning Specialists, Robotics Engineers, Software and Application developers.
The most in-demand skills include working with people, problem-solving and self-management skills such as resilience, stress tolerance and flexibility.
Employers are convinced in the value of building human capital – with 66% believing they will get a return on investment from training employees within a year.
The current moment provides an opportunity for leaders in business, government, and public policy to focus common efforts on allowing workers to thrive in the new economy.
Source: weforum.org