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WHAT'S NEXT?: AI will replace 16% of jobs over the next decade. A billion people will enter the job market over the next ten years.

• [New] While AI and digital technologies hold immense potential for inclusive development and job creation in the Philippines, they come with a heavy carbon footprint if left unchecked. Jocelle Batapa Sigue
• [New] In response to supply chain vulnerabilities and national security concerns, both government and private sector players are working to bring semiconductor and wafer fabrication back to U.S. soil. Bonafide Research
• [New] Less availability of skilled personnel for handling industrial robots can pose a big threat to the growth of the global industry. Facts and Factors
• [New] Labour and Long-term Care Shortages: Super-ageing societies will face acute labour shortages, especially in long-term care sectors, which are underfunded and reliant on unpaid caregivers or migrant workers. Drishti IAS
• [New] The BaselineNC project has seen the collaboration of academia and industry to develop a world leading workplace fatigue monitoring system that can help save lives, reduce risk and deliver efficiencies in public transport but also across industry sectors. Integrated Human Factors (IHF Limited)
• [New] Employment growth is expected to be more resilient in some non-OECD emerging economies such as India and South Africa, but to slow further in China due to its ageing population reducing labour supply. IBPS Guide
• [New] In light of the shortage of skilled professionals - by 2025, a global deficit of around 4 million software developers is expected - companies are seeking alternatives to traditional programming. OpsMatters
• [New] In addition to military upgrades, the SDR envisions a defence dividend that will stimulate jobs and economic growth across the UK. The Pinnacle Gazette
• [New] While the press release does not specifically reference furniture or manufacturing, the inclusion of carpentry, construction skills, and technical education suggests a potential overlap with roles and competencies found across the UK furniture supply chain. British Furniture Confederation
• [New] Employers cite a 35% growth in tech job opportunities, especially in sectors such as government, finance, and healthcare, where AI and digital skills are powering new business models and improved public services (in-demand tech skills in Timor-Leste). Nucamp Bootcamp
• [New] Local solar companies will gain new business and create jobs, building skills and supporting economic growth. World Bank
• [New] High Exposure to Automation Disruptions: Countries like the U.S. and the U.K. have already experienced significant job churn due to technology-offshoring, robotics in manufacturing, and digital platforms disintermediating traditional industries. News, Events, Advertising Options
• [New] If harnessed inclusively, generative AI could redefine national productivity, catalyze job creation in tech driven sectors, and elevate Saudi Arabia's influence in the global digital economy. Bonafide Research
• [New] Reduced farm labour availability could be a significant concern for some U.S. crop and livestock producers. Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary
• [New] Creating a Hydrogen Hub: Chemical Park Marl has the potential to become a leading hydrogen hub in Europe, attracting investment and creating jobs. Live Feeds
• [New] Over the next three years, KPMG UK will work with FareShare to turn surplus food into social change and strengthen communities across the UK. KPMG
• [New] A major focus will be workforce development, a growing concern amid Nigeria's well-documented Japa wave, where highly skilled professionals emigrate in search of better opportunities. Science Nigeria
• A report of the US Senate recognises: AI has the potential to affect every sector of the workforce - including both blue-collar and white-collar jobs. The New Indian Express
• Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei has issued a stark warning: Artificial intelligence could eliminate up to half of all entry-level white-collar jobs, pushing U.S. unemployment to 10-20% within the next one to five years. Yahoo Finance

Last updated: 16 June 2025