Ask 1,000 employers in 55 different world economies and you’ll get a pretty good picture of what’s going on right now. That’s what the World Economic Forum (WEF) did for its Future of Jobs Report 2025.
The big takeaway won’t come as big news to you: AI is shaking up the job market. 86% of business leaders say AI is transforming their business model and 41% of employers say they expect to reduce their workforce by 2030 because of AI.
It echoes recent thoughts by Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang, head of the company that’s powering much of the hardware for AI and is now worth a staggering $4 trillion. As Luc Olinga in Gizmodo noted, that’s more than the entire economy of the UK or Germany.
“Everybody’s jobs will be affected. Some jobs will be lost. Many jobs will be created and what I hope is that the productivity gains that we see in all the industries will lift society,” said Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang in an interview with CNN.
New Jobs Replace Old Jobs?
The Future of Jobs Report had some positives to say, though. While roles such as clerical workers, bank tellers, and postal clerks are on the decline, demand is surging for AI specialists, big data analysts, fintech engineers, and green-tech roles like autonomous vehicle engineers.
The net impact? While 92 million jobs may be displaced, 170 million new roles are anticipated, yielding a net growth of 78 million jobs or 7% of current employment.
AI Demands Reskilling
AI’s march forward means a massive global reskilling effort is underway. Per the report:
- 59 out of every 100 workers will need retraining by 2030.
- 29% can be upskilled in their current jobs.
- 19% might shift roles within the same company.
- 11% may be left behind unless decisive action is taken.
AI’s impact will vary by region and sector, but one thing is clear: adaptability is the new currency of the labor market. To stay competitive, organizations must rethink job roles, invest in skills development, and align business goals with emerging technologies.
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